News from September 2017
Motorist seeks benefits from Westfield Insurance for crash damages
WINFIELD – A Putnam County woman alleges her insurer owes her underinsured motorist benefits after a collision.
Broadband service provider seeks to install wires on Moundsville property
CLARKSBURG – A broadband service provider claims it cannot expand services in Marshall County until a Moundsville property owner grants it permission to install cables.
Motorist seeks damages after collision involving dump truck in Leon
POINT PLEASANT – A Jackson County motorist alleges she was injured in a multi-vehicle collision in Leon.
Not nearly a clean bill of health, but moving in the right direction
Annual physicals can get monotonous, particularly if your condition fails to improve from year to year.
A trip of a lifetime
WHEELING – Earlier this month, my wife and I accompanied a group of homeschool students to Independence Hall in Wheeling where the Supreme Court was hearing oral arguments in two cases. The large convention hall on the third floor had been outfitted with a dais where the five justices could sit. In stark contrast with the 19th century decor, the room was filled with cameras, microphones and other telltale signs of 21st century technology. Over 200 students were in attendance.
Medical center, physician deny claims in breach of contract lawsuit
KINGWOOD – Bruceton Medical Center and Dr. Robert Phares have filed an answer to a complaint filed by Dr. David M. Anderson in which they deny the claims alleged against them.
Notice of auction letter sent to owners of Hilton Garden Inn
CHARLESTON – A notice of auction letter has been sent to the Mountain Blue Hotel Group, the owners of Hilton Garden Inn in Morgantown.
Justices side with Steptoe & Johnson in lawsuit filed by former legal secretary
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has filed a memorandum decision, siding with Steptoe & Johnson in a lawsuit filed by a former legal secretary who claimed she was never given a fair shot.
Supreme Court says West Rentals was rightfully awarded summary judgment
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals said that West Rentals was rightfully awarded summary judgment in a lawsuit by a former renter.
Former co-worker, candidate sues new Ohio County assessor
WHEELING – A former candidate for Ohio County assessor is suing the recently elected assessor, among others, alleging a hostile work environment and her eventual termination.
NCO Financial Systems alleged to have unlawfully contacted consumer instead of counsel
WAYNE – A consumer claims a debt collector is unlawfully contacting her and is causing emotional distress.
Norman Jackson Trucking driver alleges brakes failed on truck, caused accident at well site
UNION – A Pennsboro couple is seeking damages after a truck accident that severely injured the husband.
Motorist seeks damages after Dothan collision
FAYETTEVILLE – An Oak Hill resident is accusing a Mount Hope driver of negligence after a collision in Dothan.
Driver seeks damages over alleged neck injuries after KC Transport driver struck vehicle
LOGAN – A driver has filed suit against a trucking company doing business in Logan County after a collision in Bruno.
First Community Bank alleges it is owed more than $66,000 for business loan
PRINCETON – A Mercer County woman is alleged to have defaulted on a business loan.
Ciji's Just One More Bar and Grill alleged to owe more than $9,000 for goods
KINGWOOD – A Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, company alleges that a Tunnelton business and two Kingwood individuals failed to pay for goods delivered.
At 45th, West Virginia inches up rankings for state legal climates
WASHINGTON – For the first time, West Virginia doesn’t rank 49th or 50th in a national survey ranking states’ legal climates. The Mountain State comes in at 45th in the survey released Sept. 12 by the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform. In the 10 previous surveys that span 15 year, West Virginia either ranked 49th or 50th. It was 50th in the last six surveys, dating back to 2006 (also 2015, 2012, 2010, 2008 and 2007).
Baxter running for McKinley's 1st District House seat
WHEELING – The former CEO of a global law firm based in Wheeling is running for Congress.
State school board conditionally approves Nicholas consolidation
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Board of Education has conditionally approved the consolidation plan for Nicholas County.
Judge grants General Motors’ motion to dismiss in lawsuit alleging product liability
MARTINSBURG – A federal judge has granted a motion to dismiss in a lawsuit filed against General Motors for injuries sustained in an accident where a woman alleged her vehicle had a faulty steering mechanism.