News from February 2017
Delivery man blames rental homes operators for injuries
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County man is suing Charleston rental homes operators, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Charleston man alleges CitiFinancial engages in predatory lending practices
CHARLESTON — A Charleston resident is suing CitiFinancial, Inc., Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC and John Doe Holder, citing alleged unconscionable inducement.
Weirton building owner claims Jackson-Barrett Deli owes unpaid rent
NEW CUMBERLAND — A commercial building owner in Weirton is suing Jackson-Barrett Deli, LLC and Douglas Jackson, tenant and guarantor, citing alleged breach of the lease agreement.
Man says Jackson Hewitt failed to protect his identity
WHEELING — A West Virginia man is suing Jackson Hewitt Tax Service and Jeremy W. Evans, citing alleged identity theft, felony and forgery.
FNB Bank claims To Boldly Go didn't make payments on loan balance
MOOREFIELD — A Bridgeport bank is suing To Boldly Go LLC t/a The McMechen House and Dennis E. Adams, borrower and guarantor, citing alleged breach of commercial loan agreement.
Mercer property owners accuse Princeton couple of trespassing
PRINCETON — Mercer County property owners are suing a Princeton husband and wife, alleging trespassing.
Consumer alleges Jeep Cherokee manufacturer violated warranty
FAYETTEVILLE — An Oak Hill man is suing the manufacturer of a Jeep Cherokee vehicle, alleging breach of express and implied warranties.
AG's office alerts consumers to 'Can You Hear Me Now?' scam
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has issued a scam alert warning consumers to not answer the question, “Can you hear me now?” Morrisey's office says answering that one question can subject consumers to the latest scam.
State GOP leaders urge confirmation of Gorsuch to U.S. Supreme Court
CHARLESTON – Several West Virginia Republican leaders have voiced their support for President Trump’s nomination of Neil Gorsuch to the U.S.
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Morrisey praises Congress for steps to stop stream buffer rule
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey praised the U.S. House for taking action to strip implementation of former President Obama’s stream buffer rule.
New Cabell judge wants to open juvenile drug court again
HUNTINGTON – Greg Howard recently was sworn in as a new Cabell Circuit judge, fill the seat vacated by Jane Hustead, who retired Dec. 31.
Charleston attorney recognized as one of America’s Top 100 Attorneys
CHARLESTON – Growing up, Bobby Warner knew that he wanted to practice law as he listened to his father recount his daily work as a counselor in West Virginia.
Ohio Valley Research Consortium formed by U.S. House Rep. McKinley
WASHINGTON – A research consortium focused on drug addiction and opioid abuse, cyber-security, health care, and job creation among area veterans was formed late last month, according to a press release.
WVU Law lecturer brings UN experiences to Morgantown
MORGANTOWN – Internationally known scholar and international criminal law and human rights practitioner Susan Lamb shared her expertise and unique experiences through the C. Edwin Baker Lecture for Liberty, Equality and Democracy at the West Virginia University College of Law on Jan. 30.
Shopping center landlord alleges tenant breached contract
WHEELING — A Wheeling shopping center landlord is suing a tenant, alleging breach of a lease agreement.
New Martinsville landlord accuses tenant, guarantor of contract breach
NEW MARTINSVILLE — A New Martinsville shopping center landlord is suing a tenant and guarantor, alleging breach of a lease agreement.
Logan school board blames Triad Engineering for damages
LOGAN — The Logan County Board of Education is suing a geotechnical engineering firm, alleging professional negligence.
Saleswoman accuses car dealership of wrongful discharge
WILLIAMSON — A Kentucky woman is suing a Ford Lincoln dealership, alleging intentional infliction of emotional distress and wrongful discharge.
Couple blames chemical companies for husband's injuries
NEW MARTINSVILLE — A Marshall County couple is suing chemical companies, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries and an unsafe work environment.
Richwood sues drug distributors for prescription pill epidemic
CHARLESTON – The Town of Richwood has filed a lawsuit against three drug distributors it claims caused and contributed to the opioid epidemic across the state.