News from March 2017
Ohio auto business alleges buyer, guarantor owe more than $4,800
BECKLEY — An Ohio company is suing a buyer and guarantor, alleging breach of contract.
Steel business alleges Wheeling company failed to pay for products
WHEELING — A Michigan steel services business is suing a Wheeling company, alleging failure to pay for delivered products and unjust enrichment.
Patient blames physician for injuries
PRINCETON — A Bluefield man is suing a local physician, alleging his negligence led to pain and medical expenditures for the plaintiff.
Morgantown clerk files suit against city, councilors
MORGANTOWN – The Morgantown city clerk has filed a lawsuit against the city, the mayor and three city council members.
Gears supplier alleges customer failed to pay nearly $9,000
PRINCETON — A Princeton gear supplier is suing a Kegley customer, alleging an unpaid debt.
AG's office urges residents affected by storms to verify contractors
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office is urging state residents dealing with damage from this week’s severe weather to be cautious when hiring others to assist with repair and cleanup.
Employee accuses state commerce office of gender discrimination
CHARLESTON — A Wood County woman is suing the West Virginia Department of Commerce, alleging violation of the West Virginia Human Rights Act .
Raleigh County parents blame multiple defendants for crash
BECKLEY — Two Raleigh County parents are suing multiple defendants, alleging their negligence led to a vehicle crash that injured their child.
Recycling business blamed for crash that caused injuries
NEW MARTINSVILLE — A Wetzel County woman is suing a recycling business and a driver, alleging their negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Raleigh County couple accuses management company of causing property damages
BECKLEY — A Raleigh County couple is suing a property management company, alleging liability.
Taxpayer alleges tax return service breached fiduciary duty
WHEELING — A North Carolina woman is suing a tax return business, alleging breach of fiduciary duty.
Eastern Panhandle judge appointed to ABA Business Law Section
MARTINSBURG – A West Virginia Business Court Judge has been appointed as a representative for the American Bar Association Business Law Section.
Former Highmark president brings unique perspective to Bowles Rice practice
PARKERSBURG – Former Highmark West Virginia president Fred Earley will now practice law at Bowles Rice.
Couple, passenger blame highways department, driver for crash
KINGWOOD — A couple and their car passenger are suing the state department of highways and a driver, alleging their negligence led to a crash that injured the plaintiffs.
Preston County couple alleges medical care providers botched treatment
MORGANTOWN — A Preston County couple is suing West Virginia University medical providers, alleging their negligence led to injuries to the husband.
Estate representatives blame nursing home operators for woman's death
HUNTINGTON — Two estate representatives are suing nursing home facility operators, alleging the defendants failed to protect or prevent injuries for a resident.
Employee accuses health care facility of disability discrimination
HUNTINGTON — A Cabell County office assistant is suing a health care facility, alleging wrongful termination and disability discrimination.
Jenkins approves abolishment of Obama regulation on mining
CHARLESTON – An 11th hour regulation put on the books by departing President Barack Obama has been effortlessly struck down by Congress, leaving one West Virginia Congressman happy with the result.
West Virginia Department of Agriculture to add new division to spur agriculture industry
CHARLESTON – As a way to increase the state’s economy, the West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) has added a new division focused on developing businesses related to agriculture.
Guardian blames nursing home operators for resident's injuries
CHARLESTON — An East Bank woman is suing nursing home operators, alleging their negligence brought about injuries to a resident.