News from March 2017
Lawyer scuffle over fees comes to an end with state court decision
CHARLESTON – A decision issued by the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals illustrates the importance of settlement contracts. The case, which follows a personal injury case taken on a contingency-fee basis resulted in a disagreement between several attorneys that provided representation.
Business Index shows West Virginia economic growth
MORGANTOWN – The author of the Mountain State Business Index says West Virginia’s post-recession economy has improved significantly, but it’s a period of wait and see if the growth continues into the future.
Mother, son accuse State Farm of breaching contract
WHEELING — A Wheeling mother and son are suing State Farm and medical care providers, alleging an unfair claims settlement.
There's good news and bad news, and it's the same news
There must be parallel universes. That's the only logical explanation. We live in one universe, and some members of the mainstream media live in the other. How else to explain the discrepancy between what’s been reported and what we see with our own eyes?
Manchin stands, while Dems sit on their hands
MORGANTOWN – There were times during President Trump’s recent speech to Congress when Senator Joe Manchin stood alone among Democrats to applaud.
Five cities, one county sue drug distributors for opioid epidemic
CHARLESTON – Five cities and one county are suing drug distributors for fueling the state’s opioid epidemic.
Justices vote to make Johnson permanent Court Administrator
CHARLESTON – Gary Johnson has had interim removed from his job title. The state Supreme Court of Appeals voted unanimously March 6 to make Johnson, a former circuit judge, the permanent Administrative Director of West Virginia Courts, Chief Justice Allen H. Loughry II announced.
Student accuses W.Va. State of wrongfully charging fees
CHARLESTON – A student is suing West Virginia State University after he claims it has wrongfully been charging extra fees to students.
Drug companies want Huntington's lawsuit moved to federal court
HUNTINGTON – The drug distributors alleged to have caused the opioid epidemic in West Virginia are asking for the Huntington lawsuit against them to be removed to federal court.
Dollar General wants injury lawsuit in federal court
CHARLESTON – A woman is suing Dollar General after she claims she suffered injuries while on the premises of one of its stores.
Couple sues J.B. Hunt Transport for injuries
CHARLESTON – A couple is suing J.B. Hunt Transport after they claim it was negligent and caused an accident to occur. J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. and PPG Industries Inc. were also named as defendants in the suit.
Man sues Ocwen Loan Servicing for misrepresentation
CLARKSBURG – A man is suing Ocwen Loan Servicing after he claims it constantly misrepresented the amount he owed on his loan.
Couple sues Roadstar Paving for breach of contract
NEW MARTINSBURG – A couple is suing Roadstar Paving after they claim it breached its contract with them by refusing to fix their driveway.
Two lawsuits filed against Pannell & Sons, others for damages
FAYETTEVILLE – Two sisters are suing Pannell & Sons, as well as their siblings and other family members for damages.
Two developers sue family for misrepresentation, defamation
CLARKSBURG – Two developers are suing a Morgantown family they allege misrepresented and defamed them.
Morrisey, others withdraw federal transgender lawsuit
CHARLESTON — Declaring victory, West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and Texas counterpart Ken Paxton have withdrew their coalition’s 13-state lawsuit against former President Obama’s transgender directive.
AG's office announces events for National Consumer Protection Week
CHARLESTON — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has announced it will various events across central and southern West Virginia aimed at consumer education and fighting fraud as part of National Consumer Protection Week 2017.
Resident blames nursing facility operators for injuries
CHARLESTON — A resident is suing operators of a Charleston skilled nursing facility, alleging their negligence led to injuries to the plaintiff.
Wesbanco accuses weapons training company of contract breach
WHEELING — A state banking corporation is suing a weapons training company, alleging breach of contract.
Insurance company alleges construction service provider breached contract
NEW CUMBERLAND — An insurance company is suing a Weirton woman, alleging breach of contract.