News from May 2017
Patient blames medical provider for unnecessary surgery
BECKLEY — A Raleigh County patient is suing a medical provider, alleging medical negligence.
Homeowner alleges lenders failed to explain loan terms
WAYNE — A Wayne County homeowner is suing national lenders, alleging unconscionable inducement.
Consumer accuses telecommunications company of unfair practices
PRINCETON — A former Mercer County resident is suing a state telecommunications company, alleging slander and defamation.
Retired worker accuses mortgage servicer of misrepresentation
WHEELING — A Wheeling man is suing a mortgage loan servicer and holder, alleging illegal debt collection.
Business perspective on economic growth and tax
CHARLESTON – West Virginia’s business tax climate ranking was the third worst in the nation just a dozen years ago. Our state bore the dubious rank of 47th in the nation when ranked among the 50 states for business tax competitiveness.
Morgantown clerk asks federal court to deny motion to dismiss
MORGANTOWN – Morgantown City Clerk Linda Tucker is asking District Judge Irene M. Keeley to deny the city’s motion to dismiss in her lawsuit against it, the mayor and three city council members.
Oral arguments proceed in gas royalties rehearing
CHARLESTON – The oral arguments proceeded in a state Supreme Court rehearing of a gas royalties appeal against EQT Production.
AG coalition backs Trump's 1-in, 2-out rule
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey was among those present in the Oval Office showing their support and appreciation when President Trump signed an executive order directing the Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to review the grossly overbroad “navigable waters” rule, prepare to rescind it, and suspend litigation regarding it.
Legislature addresses elections, business filings, efficiencies for SOS office
CHARLESTON – The day I took office we began meeting with legislators to swiftly draft proposed bills to deal with the difficulties encountered in this office.
Chief deputy attorney general recognized for work in opioid battle
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Chief Deputy Attorney General Anthony Martin has been named to The State Journal: Generation Next: 40 under 40 recipients for 2017.
Supreme Court finds injured worker's disability rating should be lower
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has ruled that a woman with back and hip injuries due to a work injury in 2010 is not entitled to a 10 percent disability rating.
Chamber's Diamond awards recognize employee-friendly companies
CHARLESTON – West Virginia’s Five Diamond Employers are “the kind of companies that people would like to work for and the kind of jobs people would like to have,” according to West Virginia Chamber of Commerce President Steve Roberts.
Customer accuses GM of violating auto warranties
PINEVILLE — A Wyoming County customer is suing General Motors, alleging breach of express warranty.
Utility worker accuses coal companies of illegal discharge
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County man is suing coal companies, alleging negligence, retaliation and wrongful discharge.
Wheeling motorist alleges State Farm breached insurance contract
WHEELING — A Wheeling motorist is suing State Farm, alleging breach of insurance contract.
Customer accuses General Motors of breaching warranties
PINEVILLE — A Brenton man is suing General Motors, alleging breach of implied and express warranties.
Mother blames, doctors, medical facility for son's injuries
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County woman is suing medical professionals, alleging a negligent medical procedure resulting in permanent injuries to her son.
Customer accuses Fiat Chrysler of breaching warranty
WAYNE — A Wayne County customer is suing Fiat Chrysler, alleging breach of implied warranty.
Banking corporation alleges borrowers breached promissory note
LOGAN — A banking corporation is suing borrowers, alleging breach of a promissory note.
Owners allege oil, gas well operator breached agreement
GLENVILLE — Working interest owners are suing a Pittsburgh oil and gas well operator, alleging breach of joint venture agreement.