News from May 2017
Huntington contractor alleges property owners owe more than $1,600
WINFIELD — A Huntington contractor is suing Putnam County property owners, alleging breach of contract.
Employee blames mine operator for severe leg injuries
PINEVILLE — A Raleigh County man is suing a mine operator and support services, alleging deliberate intent and negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Under settlement, water spill law firms will get up to $850 per hour for work
CHARLESTON – While the average water consumer would collect about $500 from a pending settlement of claims over contamination of the Elk River, law firms would collect up to $850 an hour. Lawyers applying for fees up to $40 million reported that they worked 30,248 hours and their employees worked 16,657 hours. In the course of three years and four months, those totals equal about 175 hours a week for lawyers and about 100 a week for support staff.
WVU legal expert said Mueller is 'skilled,' 'trustworthy' choice for investigation
MORGANTOWN – The appointment of former FBI director Robert Mueller as special counsel to conduct the investigation between the Trump administration and Russia was an inevitable choice, John Taylor, Jackson Kelly professor of law at West Virginia University, said.
Maryland trucking company blamed for fatal crash
ELKINS — A Texas man is suing a trucking company, alleging its negligence caused a fatal crash.
Tenant blames senior housing operator for injuries
MOUNDSVILLE — A Marshall County woman is suing a Moundsville senior housing operator, alleging negligence caused injuries to the plaintiff.
Barbour County property owners allege mortgage loan service broke law
PHILIPPI — Two Barbour County property owners are suing a mortgage loan business, alleging unconscionable collection practices.
Beckley couple accuses Wells Fargo of breach of contract
BECKLEY — A Beckley couple is suing Wells Fargo, alleging breach of contract.
Couple blames multiple businesses for husband's injuries
PINEVILLE — A Wyoming County couple is suing three companies, alleging negligence led to injuries for the husband.
Estate executor blames nursing home facility operators for resident's death
BECKLEY — An estate executor is suing Raleigh County nursing home facility operators, alleging their negligence led to the death of a resident.
Gilbert mayor sues drug wholesalers for prescription drug epidemic
WILLIAMSON – Mayor Vivian Livinggood has filed a lawsuit on behalf of the town of Gilbert against the drug wholesalers and the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy for the prescription drug epidemic that has ravaged the state.
Woman accuses Putnam County physician of negligence
WINFIELD — A Nitro woman is suing a Putnam County doctor, alleging breach of duty.
Customer accuses consumer reporting agency of inaccuracies
MARTINSBURG — A customer has filed a class action lawsuit against a consumer reporting agency, alleging inaccurate reporting.
Trucker alleges employer's negligence caused mechanical problems
WINFIELD — An employee is suing a fly ash transporter, alleging negligence in adding too much water to the fly ash mix.
Logan County couple accuses consumer reporting agency of false reports
LOGAN — A Logan County couple is suing a consumer reporting agency, alleging false reporting.
Couple accuses insurance company of unfair practices
BECKLEY — A Beckley couple is suing an insurance company, alleging unfair claims settlement practices.
Pocahontas County woman alleges wrongful termination
MARLINTON — A Pocahontas County woman is suing a medical care facility operator, alleging wrongful termination.
Pineville couple accuses insurance companies of breaching contract
PINEVILLE — A Pineville couple is suing insurance companies, alleging breach of contract.
Supreme Court reinstates lawsuit involving pit bull attack, death
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has reinstated a lawsuit against a dog warden by the widow of a man who was fatally mauled by pit bulls while taking a walk in 2009.
Foundation files response in lawsuit against Bible in the Schools program
BLUEFIELD – The Freedom From Religion Foundation has filed a memorandum in opposition to a motion to dismiss in a lawsuit against the Mercer Board of Education for its Bible in the Schools program.