News from November 2017
Morrisey files suit against GM over ignition switch issues in vehicles
WHEELING – The attorney general has filed a suit against a Detroit automaker over allegations it sold unsafe vehicles.
Property owners allege Columbia Gas pipeline has caused landslides
WAYNE – A Kenova couple alleges that the installation of a pipeline above their property has caused landslides and property damage.
Physician, Reynolds Memorial Hospital named in suit after woman dies of cardiac issue
MOUNDSVILLE – A mother has filed suit against a Glen Dale medical facility failed to inform her later daughter of her life-threatening cardiac condition.
Former district manager for Huntington Bancshares alleges wrongful termination
WAYNE – An Ohio woman formerly employed by a banking corporation alleges she was wrongfully terminated.
Property owner alleges Norfolk and Western Railway failed to maintain crossing
WAYNE – An Ohio man alleges a structure was destroyed in a fire because firefighters could not access the property because a railroad crossing had been removed.
Tenant alleges Parsons Bros. Property Group failed to maintain stairs
CHARLESTON – A tenant at a South Charleston apartment building alleges the disrepair of a set of stairs caused her to fall.
Estate executor seeks declaration that arbitration agreement doesn't exist
HUNTINGTON – An estate executor is seeking to file a suit against a Cabell County skilled nursing facility.
Consumer claims Synchrony Bank's actions regarding stolen credit card damaged credit
PRINCETON – A Mercer County consumer alleges that his credit was damaged after a credit card was stolen.
Justices say miner was fully compensated for injury
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has issued a decision, ruling that a shuttle car operator who was injured during the course of his employment was fully compensated with a 5 percent permanent partial disability award.
Supreme Court says assessor’s denial of property tax exemption was proper
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has ruled that the Hampshire County Assessor’s denial of an ad valorem property tax exemption was proper, as Global Capital of World Peace’s property was not being used for charitable purposes within the meaning of West Virginia code.
Beckley couple claims truck doesn't conform to warranties, GM failed to replace it
BECKLEY – A Beckley couple alleges that a Chevrolet truck they purchased does not conform to its new motor vehicle warranties.
Whiskey River Resources alleges Gulf Coast Aggregates damaged equipment
POINT PLEASANT – A Gallipolis Ferry company alleges that rental equipment was not returned to it per the agreement and that the equipment was also damaged.
Baisden coal miner alleges he contracted black lung because respirators failed
WILLIAMSON – A Baisden couple alleges the husband was injured during his employment as a coal miner because the respirators provided to him failed.
White Armature Works seeks nearly $150,000 from Indiana company
LOGAN – A Mallory company alleges it provided goods to an Indiana company and that it is still owed for them.
MarkWest Energy Partners alleged to have failed to restore property after installing pipelines
WEST UNION – The owners of a Doddridge County property allege that it was not restored after pipelines were installed.
Wrongful death suit filed against Trinity Health Care Services of Logan
LOGAN – A Sarah Ann man has filed suit against a Logan nursing home over the care his decedent received there.
Couple seeks damages from Cleary Building Corp., employee after collision
WHEELING – A Wheeling couple have filed suit against a Wheeling man and Verona company after a collision.
Certified nursing assistant alleges Clay Health Care Center failed to accommodate injury
CHARLESTON – A Roane County woman formerly employed as a certified nursing assistant alleges an Ivydale company failed to accommodate her after she was injured while working.
Regional Jail Authority named in wrongful death suit
CHARLESTON – The mother of a deceased Kanawha County man alleges that Western Regional Jail staff failed to timely provide medical care to him.
Man alleges Liberty Life Assurance Co. of Boston wrongfully terminated disability benefits
CLARKSBURG – A Weirton man formerly employed by Pratt & Whitney alleges that he is disabled and that his disability benefits were wrongfully terminated by an insurance company.