News from 2017
Environmental activists accuse coal company of harming environment
CHARLESTON — Environmental organizations are suing a coal company, alleging the continuous discharge of pollutants into the water is causing harmful effects to humans, animals and aquatic life.
Roofing contractor alleges building owner owes more than $56,000
WHEELING — A Wheeling roofing contractor is suing a building owner, alleged breach of a project agreement in failing to pay.
Laundry service alleges restaurant operator owes nearly $9,000
WHEELING — A Wheeling laundry service agency is suing a restaurant operator, alleging breach of a service agreement.
Mobile home owners accuse seller, insurance provider of fraud
PHILIPPI — Two Barbour County mobile homeowners are suing property seller and insurance company, alleging fraud, suppression of information and false representation.
Supreme Court allows moving of World War I soldier’s remains
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has issued an order allowing the moving of a World War I soldier and Medal of Honor recipient’s remains from a remote cemetery to the Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery.
Mercer County sues drug wholesalers, state pharmacy board for opioid epidemic
PRINCETON – The Mercer County Commission is suing three major drug wholesalers, a physician and the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy after it claims they are responsible for flooding the state with prescription drugs.
Federal judge says Fola Coal violated state, federal water quality protections
CHARLESTON – A federal judge has ruled that Fola Coal Company violated state and federal water quality protections when it dumped mine waste into valley fills located in tributaries to Leatherwood Creek in Nicholas and Clay Counties.
Morrisey introduces faith-based initiative to fight opioid abuse
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is starting a new faith-based initiative aimed at empowering religious groups across West Virginia in the fight against substance abuse.
Aircraft engine price gouging lawsuit removed to federal court
BECKLEY – A lawsuit against Continental Motors alleging price gouging has been removed to federal court.
Couple blames grocery store for wife's injuries
WHEELING — A Wheeling couple is suing a local grocery store, alleging negligence led to injuries for the wife.
Marshall County couple blames medical care providers for husband's paralysis
WHEELING — A Marshall County couple is suing Wheeling medical care providers, alleging medical negligence led to the husband becoming paralyzed.
Travelers Insurance alleges transport company breached contract
WHEELING — Travelers Insurance is suing a transport company, alleging breach of an insurance contract.
Couple alleges mining companies ruined property
MOUNDSVILLE — A Marshall County couple is suing mining companies, alleging the defendants damaged the plaintiffs' property.
Boston supply company alleges debtor owes nearly $4,000
POINT PLEASANT — A Boston supply company is suing a debtor, alleging breach of contract and unjust enrichment.
Wheeling company alleges guarantor owes more than $280,000
WHEELING — A Wheeling company is suing a guarantor, alleging breach of contract.
Advertising company alleges heating/air conditioning contractor owes nearly $5,000
PHILLIPI — A Pennsylvania advertising company is suing a heating/air conditioning contractor, alleging breach of contract and unjust enrichment.
Despite Paris Agreement pullout, WVU professor says 'coal jobs aren't coming back'
MORGANTOWN – James Van Nostrand is convinced President Trump’s decision to pull the United States from the Paris Agreement on climate change won’t have much impact in coal heavy states like West Virginia or across the industry as a whole.
Justices uphold decision in lawsuit against Huntington Housing Authority
HUNTINGTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court has upheld a lower court's ruling regarding a dispute between the Huntington Housing Authority and the managing general partner of an apartment complex.
Softball player blames Huntington parks for injuries near restroom
HUNTINGTON — A Cabell County woman is suing the Huntington parks department, alleging its negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Estate administrator blames physicians for husband's death
WHEELING — A widow is suing three physicians, alleging their negligence led to the death of her husband.