News from May 2017
Grandfather accuses state troopers of using unlawful force
BLUEFIELD — A McDowell County grandfather is suing West Virginia state troopers, alleging unlawful use of excessive force.
Supreme Court says it won’t cancel hearing for gas royalties to mineral owners
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has issued an order stating that it will not cancel Tuesday’s scheduled oral argument in a rehearing petition of an appeal in a lawsuit filed by mineral owners against EQT Production Company.
School board seeks to dismiss first amended complaint in Bible in the Schools lawsuit
BLUEFIELD – The Mercer County Board of Education has filed a motion to dismiss the first amended complaint filed by Freedom From Religion Foundation in a lawsuit attempting to remove the Bible in the Schools program from the county.
Passenger blames driver for crash, injuries
WAYNE — A Kentucky man is suing an insurer and vehicle operator, alleging breach of duty in causing a vehicle crash.
Wyoming County property owners accuses surface mining operators of degrading wells
PINEVILLE — Fourteen Wyoming County property owners are suing surface mining operators, alleging nuisance, trespassing and insufficient measures taken to prevent damages.
Motorcyclist, passenger accuse truck driver of negligence
FAYETTEVILLE — A Fayette County motorcycle driver and his passenger are suing a truck driver, alleging negligence while driving on a public roadway and causing serious injuries.
Couple blames motorist for causing crash
MOUNDSVILLE — A Moundsville couple is suing a motorist, alleging his negligence caused a crash that injured the husband.
Ex-employee alleges companies failed to pay proper wages
NEW CUMBERLAND — A Weirton man is suing his former employers, alleging breach of an employment agreement.
Wyoming County homebuyers allege bank violated law
PINEVILLE — Two Wyoming County homebuyers are suing a bank, alleging fraudulent misrepresentation and inducement.
North Carolina financial business alleges borrower, guarantors owe nearly $90,000
BECKLEY — A North Carolina financial corporation is suing a borrower and guarantors, alleging breach of a loan and guaranty agreement.
Bank accuses accuses borrower, guarantors of breaching agreement
PHILIPPI — A banking corporation is suing a borrower and guarantors, alleging breach of promissory note and guaranty agreement.