News from May 2017
Authors believe another financial crisis is possible
MORGANTOWN – Two West Virginia University professors have written a book looking at the 2008 financial crisis with perspective about ways to ensure it doesn't happen again.
Parent blames Mingo County school board for son's injuries
WILLIAMSON — A Lenore parent is suing the Mingo County school board, alleging its negligence caused injuries to his son.
Nursing home accused of negligence in resident's death
CHARLESTON — A daughter is suing a nursing home, alleging negligence led to her mother's death.
Raleigh County authority alleges heating, air conditioning system is defective
BECKLEY — A Raleigh County unit is suing a contractor and subcontractor, alleging breach of contract.
Heating business parts supplier alleges contractor owes more than $40,000
BECKLEY — A Kanawha County heating and air conditioning parts supplier is suing a Shady Spring contractor, alleging breach of contract in failing to pay nearly $41,000.
Sales associate blames Sherwin-Williams for head injuries
BECKLEY — A Fayette County woman is suing Sherwin-Williams, alleging its negligence led to her head injury.
Fayette Co. business blames automaker, dealer for car fire
BECKLEY — A Fayette County corporation is suing an auto manufacturer and distributor, alleging breach of warranty, negligence and strict liability.
Putnam Co. widow accuses creditor of fraud
WINFIELD — A Putnam County widow is suing a creditor and servicer, alleging fraud, unconscionable inducement and an illegal loan.
Employee alleges oil field business' negligence led to injuries
CHARLESTON — A Clay County man is suing an oil field business, alleging negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Woman says CVS didn't properly fill son's seizure medication prescription
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman is suing CVS Pharmacy after she claims it filled her child’s prescription with the wrong dosage, causing him injuries.
Woman says UC breached contract, knew of her criminal record
CHARLESTON – A woman is suing the University of Charleston after she claims it breached its contract with her.
Man accuses Riparian Investments of negligence
CHARLESTON – A man is suing Riparian Investments LLC after he claims it was negligent in its care of a family member.
WVU’s Law Clinic celebrates 40 years with day focused on clinic’s importance
MORGANTOWN – The West Virginia University College of Law recently celebrated its law clinic’s 40th anniversary.
Widow blames CAMC, other providers for husband's death
CHARLESTON — A Wyoming County woman is suing medical care providers, alleging medical negligence caused her husband's death.
Morgan County Sheriff officials accused of violating rights
MARTINSBURG — A Morgan County man is suing local law enforcement officials, alleging unlawful use of excessive force.
Employee accuses transport business of discrimination
CHARLESTON — A Mingo County woman is suing a West Virginia transport business, alleging discrimination and sexual harassment.
Ripley property owner alleges hearing aid business failed to pay rent
RIPLEY — A Ripley property owner is suing a hearing aid business, alleging breach of contract in failing to pay rent.
Man accuses gestational surrogate of fraud, breach of contract
HUNTINGTON – A man is suing a gestational surrogate he claims breached her contract and committed fraud.
DirecTV life insurance benefits lawsuit removed to federal court
HUNTINGTON – A lawsuit against DirecTV alleging it has denied life insurance benefits to the father of a former employee has been removed to federal court.
Man says Jacobs PSG fired him for cancer diagnosis
CHARLESTON – A man is suing Jacobs PSG Inc. after he claims his employment was terminated several hours after informing his supervisor that he had cancer.