News from 2017
WVU Law professor: Energy efficiency jobs available if West Virginia wants them
MORGANTOWN – Job opportunities are there in the industrial energy efficiency sector, but West Virginia lawmakers need to change a trend that indicates that the state is not interested in attracting these jobs, according to a report from the American Jobs Project, which is advised by West Virginia University College of Law professor James Van Nostrand.
Huntington woman blames Gabe's for injuries
HUNTINGTON — A Huntington woman is suing a retailer, alleging negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Lessors accuse energy producing companies of fraud
NEW MARTINSVILLE — Wetzel County property owners are suing oil and gas production companies, alleging fraud, breach of duty and unjust enrichment.
Equipment rental company alleges logistic business owes more than $32,000
NEW MARTINSVILLE — An Ohio equipment rental company is suing a logistics business and a guarantor, alleging breach of a rental agreement and guaranty in owing more than $32,000.
New Martinsville accuses Liberty Mutual of contract breach
WHEELING — A West Virginia city is suing Liberty Mutual, alleging breach of an insurance contract.
Contractor alleges construction companies owe $8,000
WINFIELD — A Putnam County contractor is suing construction companies, alleging failure to pay more than $8,000.
Mother, children blame motor home owner, driver for crash
WHEELING — A Wheeling mother and her minor children are suing a Montana motor home business and a driver, alleging their negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiffs.
Holding company alleges rental business, employer, employee owe more than $100,000
WEST UNION — A holding company is suing trucking businesses, alleging gross negligence in failure to pay more than $100,000 for a crash caused by the defendants.
Motorist alleges Allstate breached contract
BECKLEY — A Raleigh County motorist is suing Allstate Insurance, alleging breach of an insurance contract.
Property owners blame telecom companies, power line operator for damages
Property owners accuse telecom companies and power line operator of trespassingWILLIAMSON — Property owners are suing Frontier Communications of West Virginia, Frontier West Virginia and Appalachian Power Company, telecom companies and power line operator, citing alleged trespassing and unjust enrichment.Dallas T.
Armed forces veterans accuse loan services of illegal foreclosure
FAYETTEVILLE — A Fayetteville couple, both armed forces veterans, filed a complaint against a loan servicer and holder, alleging misrepresentation and unconscionable conduct.
Parent, son allege state agency allowed child to be molested
CHARLESTON — A parent and child are suing a West Virginia state agency, alleging deprivation of the child's constitutional rights.
Customer blames Honda for Acura's troubles
NEW CUMBERLAND — A Weirton man is suing Honda, alleging breach of warranties and guaranties.
Landlord alleges tenant owes $65,000 for unpaid rent
FAYETTEVILLE — A North Carolina company is suing a Mount Hope tenant, alleging breach of lease agreement in failing to pay more than $65,000.
Rental equipment provider alleges customer owes nearly $27,000
NEW MARTINSVILLE — An Ohio rental equipment provider is suing a piping business, alleging breach of a contract and guaranty agreement.
Widower blames car services for wife's death
BECKLEY — A Wyoming Count widower is suing a car manufacturer and road assistance providers, alleging negligence led to the death of his wife. .
Consumer accuses debt collector of illegal practices
RIPLEY — A Jackson County woman is suing an unlicensed debt collector, alleging illegal debt collection practices.
Consumer alleges Ford failed to fulfill warranties
NEW MARTINSVILLE — A Pine Grove woman is suing Ford, alleging breach of implied and express warranties.
Morrisey announces roofing investigation nets settlement, guilty plea
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has reached a settlement with a roofing company and its owners to resolve allegations that the business misled consumers and received money for work that was never completed.
Paige-Hunter Properties Inc., PD Enterprises Inc. allegedly deprived elderly couple of their home
An elderly couple has filed a class-action lawsuit against Paige-Hunter Properties Inc., Hobert Eugene Aliff Jr., PD Enterprises Inc. and Vera J. McCormick for alleged deprivation of property without due process.