News from June 2017
Morrisey announces roofing investigation nets settlement, guilty plea
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has reached a settlement with a roofing company and its owners to resolve allegations that the business misled consumers and received money for work that was never completed.
Paige-Hunter Properties Inc., PD Enterprises Inc. allegedly deprived elderly couple of their home
An elderly couple has filed a class-action lawsuit against Paige-Hunter Properties Inc., Hobert Eugene Aliff Jr., PD Enterprises Inc. and Vera J. McCormick for alleged deprivation of property without due process.
Poore says all walks of life represented in W.Va. State Bar
Meshea Poore is looking forward to her time as the president of the West Virginia State Bar Association.
Reserve Oil & Gas Inc. accused of installing gas pipeline without permission
A property owner is suing Reserve Oil & Gas Inc., a pipeline operator, for allegedly trespassing on his property.
Physicians Services USA accused of breaching a billing services agreement
A medical provider is suing Physicians Services USA LLC, a billing services provider, citing alleged breach of a billing services agreement.
Golden Ridge Saloon accused of taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries
A motorist is suing Ryan Hubbard, Johnni Hubbard and Golden Ridge Saloon LLC for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
Klear Water Management accused of breaching of employment contract
A former employee is suing Klear LLC d/b/a Klear Water Management, a waste water treatment facility, citing alleged breach of employment contract and unjust enrichment.
West Virginia woman accuses Southern Medical Rentals of negligence
A West Virginia woman is suing Southern Medical Rentals for alleged breach of duty and negligence.
Woman accuses motorist, Gallagher Coal Research Center of negligence
A woman is suing Wesley D. Finney, a motorist, and Gallagher Coal Research Center Inc., the motorist's employer, for alleged negligence and vicarious liability.
Action Gaming Inc. accuses tenant of breach of contract
A West Virginia corporation is suing Lesley J. Antonik, a tenant, for alleged breach of contract
Industrial Transport Inc. accused of negligence in car accident
A motorist is suing Industrial Transport Inc. for alleged negligence and vicarious liability.
AEP West Virginia Transmission Company Inc. accuses West Virginia residents of violating federal law
A West Virginia corporation is suing Melissa Harmon, Shannon Diaz, Paul Marcum, Virgie Edgell, Steve Mahan, the unknown heirs of Jacaqueline C. Mahan, West Virginia-American Water Company and Chuch Zerkel for alleged violation of federal law.
Wal-Mart, Scotts Company LLC accused of taking insufficient measure to prevent injuries
A West Virginia man is suing the Scott's Company LLC and Wal-Mart Stores Inc. for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
Maskell Pipe & Supply Inc. allegedly failed to pay $15,500 in rental fees
An equipment renter is suing Maskell Pipe & Supply Inc., a contractor, for allegedly breaching a verbal agreement.
West Virginia couple accuse doctor of failing to identify abnormality in artery
A couple are suing Alberta Jane Maloof M.D. for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
U.S. EEOC accuses Big Lots of discriminating against deaf employee
A government agency is suing Big Lots Stores Inc. for alleged violations of civil rights, federal law and human rights.
Williamson Memorial Hospital accused of refusing to pay company for snow removal services
A Kentucky corporation is suing Williamson Memorial Hospital for alleged breach of contract.
Former player blames Logan High football coaches, staff for practice injury
LOGAN – A recent high school graduate is suing the Logan County school board for injuries he sustained during preseason football drills last summer. Caleb E.J. McDonald filed his lawsuit against the Logan County Board of Education on June 19 in Logan Circuit Court.
AG's office wants to shut down charter bus company
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is asking a circuit judge to permanently shut down a charter bus company after it failed to refund nearly $18,000 for two canceled field trips.
Supreme Court says Mass Litigation Panel’s application of public policy exception was erroneous
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has ruled that the Mass Litigation Panel’s application of the public policy exception was clearly erroneous in a case alleging exposure to coal combustion residuals from a landfill owned by American Electric Power Company.