News from January 2017
Attorney, wife say Chase Bank wouldn't remove fraudulent charge
HUNTINGTON – A Cabell County attorney and his wife are suing JPMorgan Chase Bank after they claim it wrongfully charged them more than $60,000 and refused to remove the fraudulent charge.
Man sues Greenbrier Minerals for FMLA violations
CHARLESTON – A man is suing Greenbrier Minerals after he claims it violated the Family Medical Leave Act by denying him time to care of his sick wife.
Former employee accuses Arch Coal of wrongful termination
BECKLEY – A former employee is suing Arch Coal after he claims his employment was terminated after he cooperated with Federal Bureau of Investigation agents during an investigation into a pay-to-play scheme.
Mingo Co. woman sues AirMedCare Network for breach of contract
CHARLESTON – A Mingo County woman is suing AirMedCare Network in a class action lawsuit after she claims it breached its contract with her and other consumers.
Hairdresser accuses JC Penney of discrimination
CHARLESTON — A Raleigh County woman is suing JC Penney and other employers, alleging discrimination, hostile work environment and retaliation.
Daughter blames nursing home operators for mother's injuries
CHARLESTON — A Mason County woman is suing nursing home operators, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries to the plaintiff's mother.
Truck driver blames well service operator, employee for causing crash
WEST UNION — A Pennsylvania truck operator is suing a Texas oil well service business and its employee, alleging their negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Financing company alleges debtor, guarantor owe more than $100,000
KEYSER — A financing company is suing a Mineral County debtor and guarantor, alleging they owe more than $100,000 for breach of agreement and the addendum to the agreement.
UPDATED: AG's office stepping into asphalt pricing lawsuit
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Attorney General’s office is stepping into a lawsuit regarding the price of asphalt. On Jan. 10, a lawyer for the state Department of Transportation told legislators the agency has an agreement with Patrick Morrisey’s office to handle the case.
Bradley Dugan fails to scale Mt. Frito-Lay
What kind of an airhead comes across a box of yet-to-be-unpacked snack items blocking the aisle in a grocery store and – instead of taking a detour or waiting for an employee to remove the obstruction – tries to climb over it?
Cardinal Health, AmerisourceBergen settle pain pill lawsuit for $36 million
MADISON – Cardinal Health and AmerisourceBergen have agreed to settle claims against them in the state’s pain pill lawsuit for a total of $36 million.
Callaghan hearing before state Supreme Court continued until Jan. 24
CHARLESTON – A state Supreme Court hearing regarding the potential suspension of a newly elected circuit judge has been continued until later this month, and none of the elected Justices will hear the case.
Voter mandate for change is a mandate to change
MORGANTOWN – During the recent election cycle, a common theme emerged as to the operation of the West Virginia Secretary of State's Office.
Two companies defeat telemarketing claims holding them 'vicariously liable'
CLARKSBURG – Two defendants in a multidistrict litigation proceeding involving the Telephone Consumer Protection Act have won summary judgment, dismissing them from an MDL containing 30 cases. The lawsuits sought to hold UTC Fire & Security Americas and Honeywell vicariously liable for calls made by other companies that were attempting to sell home monitoring systems made by UTC and Honeywell.
State agency alleges employers violated insurance law
CHARLESTON — A West Virginia government agency is suing employers, alleging violation of state laws.
Son blames health care entities for mishandling father's body
CHARLESTON — An Arthurdale man is suing multiple entities, alleging the negligent mishandling and losing of his father's dead body.
Employee blames fresh salad distributor for injuries
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County woman is suing a fresh salad distributor, alleging the defendant's negligence led to injuries to the plaintiff.
Couple alleges Wells Fargo Bank broke real estate law
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County husband and wife are suing Wells Fargo Bank, alleging violation of real estate law.
Employee sues former employer for alleged age discrimination
CHARLESTON — A former employee is suing a South Charleston corporation, alleging age discrimination.
Mother blames medical care providers for infant child's ear injuries
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County woman is suing medical care providers, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries to the plaintiff's infant daughter.