News from 2017
Inmate accuses state Division of Corrections of failing to protect him in prison
A West Virginia inmate is suing West Virginia Division of Corrections, McDowell County Commission, Ralph Terry, Dennis Dingus, Bea Shelton, Shae Lockhart and David Jackson for allegedly violating his civil rights when he was transferred to another prison.
WVU professor: NAFTA renegotiations 'might even make things worse' for state
MORGANTOWN – The devil might be in the details of a Trump administration-renegotiated North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) that could end up hurting West Virginia even if it benefits the rest of the nation, a West Virginia University law professor said during a recent interview.
Couple blames Marshall County Coal Company for property damages
WHEELING – A couple is suing the Marshall County Coal Company after they claim it and another coal company caused them property damages.
Daughters sue Life Insurance Company of North America for not properly paying insurance benefits
MARTINSBURG – Two daughters are suing Life Insurance Company of North America for not paying out their father’s insurance benefits to them.
Lowe's allegedly failed to warn customer of harmful effects of deck oil
A West Virginia woman is suing Lowe's Home Centers, citing alleged product liability.
Beneficial West Virginia accused of using inflated appraisal for mortgage loan
A West Virginia man is suing Beneficial West Virginia Inc. for alleged breach of contract.
Florida man alleges state, county commissions improperly sold his personal property
A Florida man is suing the State of West Virginia, three county commissions, Trio Petroleum Co. Inc., Waco Oil & Gas Inc., American Energy Marcellus Minerals LLC and Michael Ross for alleged breach of contract and violation of federal law.
Illinois company accuses Trinity Rebar and Concrete Supplies of breach of contract
An Illinois corporation is suing Trinity Rebar and Concrete Supplies LLC, a West Virginia corporation, citing alleged breach of contract.
Phillips Machine Service Inc. accused of not paying for goods it accepted
A West Virginia corporation is suing Phillips Machine Service Inc., a West Virginia business, for alleged breach of contract.
Murray Energy sues HBO, John Oliver for defamation of character
MOUNDSVILLE – Murray Energy Company is suing HBO and “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” Host John Oliver after the June 18 episode allegedly defamed Robert E. Murray.
Fourth Circuit finds in favor of coal miner in 'mark of the beast' case
RICHMOND, Va. (Legal Newsline) – A federal appeals court in Virginia has affirmed a $586,861 jury award handed to a man who says he was forced to retire from his mining job when religious principles prevented him from using a biometric hand scanner.
Supreme Court remands sexual abuse lawsuit back to state court
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has remanded a sexual abuse lawsuit back to state court. Nine minors and their parents brought suit against the Corporation of the President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Corporation of The Presiding Bishop of the Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints, Steven Grow, Don Fishel, Christopher Michael Jensen, Christopher Jensen, Sandralee Jensen and Unnamed Defendant-1 alleging negligence claims, fraud, intentional infliction of emotional distress, assault, battery and civil conspiracy related to, arise from and resulting in Jensen’s known and alleged sexual abuse of the minor plaintiffs, according to a June 14 opinion.
Five lawsuits filed against Kanawha Energy Company for property damages
FAYETTEVILLE – Five lawsuits have been filed against Kanawha Energy Company after the plaintiffs claim they suffered property damages as a result of the defendants’ actions. Spartan Mining Company, Alpha Natural Resources and Alpha Appalachia Services were also named as defendants in the suit.
Couple sues Pinnacle Mining, others for work injuries
PINEVILLE – A couple is suing Pinnacle Mining after they claim it and others are responsible for injuries sustained in a work accident. Seneca Coal Resources, Seneca North American Coal, Cliffs Natural Resources and Kenny Clay were also named as defendants in the suit.
Couple sues Equifax for failure to reinvestigate credit errors
CHARLESTON – A couple is suing Equifax Information Services after they claim the credit bureau failed to reinvestigate credit reporting errors that caused them damages.
Debt collection suit decision reversed by state Supreme Court
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has reversed a lawsuit alleging violations of the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act.
Couple sues companies for allegedly retaining costs on royalty checks
A couple is suing SWN Production Company and Statoil USA Onshore Properties Inc., for alleged breach of contract.
Marshall County Coal Company, McElroy Coal Company accused of negligent mining operations
Two West Virginia residents are suing the Marshall County Coal Company and the McElroy Coal Company for alleged negligence.
Individuals file class-action suit against Antero Resources Corporation for alleged breach of contract
Three individuals have filed a class-action lawsuit against Antero Resources Corporation, a Colorado corporation, citing alleged breach of contract.
McCoy Elkhorn Coal Company LLC, Quest Energy Inc. accused of breach of contract
A West Virginia company is suing McCoy Elkhorn Coal Company LLC and Quest Energy Inc., an Indiana corporation, for alleged breach of contract.