News from 2017
Consumer claims Cabell Huntington Hospital Inc. unlawfully disclosed alleged debt
LOGAN – A Logan County woman claims that a debt collector wrongfully disclosed an alleged debt to a third party in an effort to coerce payment from her.
Man alleges he was wrongfully terminated by Steve & Stacy BP Service
CHARLESTON – A former employee of a Charleston business alleges he was injured on the job by another employee and unlawfully terminated him.
Woman claims Charleston Area Medical Center isn't licensed to collect debt
CHARLESTON – A Charleston woman alleges that a collection agency is unlawfully attempt to collect a purported debt.
Consumer claims Accounts Receivable Management Services makes false threats in collection letters
PUTNAM – A Winfield woman has filed a class action claiming that a debt collector engaged in abusive collection practices.
Willis-Miller brings experience, university pride to WVU board secretary role
MORGANTOWN – Taunja Willis-Miller’s one-year term as newly elected secretary of the West Virginia University Board of Governors began on July 1, marking the latest chapter in her service of the state and university she holds dear.
Charleston attorney receives 2017 John McClaugherty Award
CHARLESTON – A Charleston attorney has received a prestigious award from the Energy and Mineral Law Foundation.
Morrisey: Indictment highlights enforcement, benefits of preneed funeral contracts
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey believes the recent indictment of a funeral home owner highlights not only his office’s civil enforcement of preneed funeral contracts, but also the benefit such agreements provide families across the state.
Morrisey urges caution with online classified deals
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is urging consumers to exercising caution when making online classified purchases.
Morrisey seeks Supreme Court review of anti-gun rights ruling
CHARLESTON - West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey led a five-state coalition in urging the U.S. Supreme Court to review a federal appeals court decision that unnecessarily burdens an individual’s constitutional right to bear arms lawfully.
Two lawsuits filed against New Creek Wind for wind turbine noise
ELKINS – Two lawsuits have been filed against New Creek Wind after the plaintiffs claim its wind turbines are noisy.
Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia president concludes term
MORGANTOWN – Jill Cranston Rice, an attorney with Dinsmore & Shohl, has concluded her term as the president of the Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia.
New Martinsville man alleges that doctor failed to remove objects from arm
NEW MARTINSVILLE – A New Martinsville man alleges he suffered increased and prolonged pain and numbness in his wrist because of a failure to diagnose and treat and open fracture and failure to remove foreign material from a wound.
Couple claims Nationstar Mortgage falsely reported that they have defaulted on their loan
NEW MARTINSVILLE – A Wetzel County couple alleges that they have been damaged because of false and negative reporting on their credit reports.
Consumers claim Ford Explorer doesn't conform to warranty
FAYETTEVILLE – An Oak Hill couple is seeking a refund of the purchase price of a vehicle they claim does not conform with its new vehicle warranty.
Man alleges Cabell County physicians failed to diagnose stroke
HUNTINGTON – A Fayette County man alleges that a medical facility and physicians failed to diagnose his stroke.
Huntington Health and Rehabilitation Center, others accused of wrongful death
HUNTINGTON – A Huntington woman has filed suit against a nursing home over allegations that its negligence contributed to her decedent's death.
Man sues Hiteland Transportation for car accident
CLARKSBURG – A man is suing Hiteland Transportation after he claims he was involved in a car accident with one of its employees.
Man sues Merrick Bank Corporation for consumer credit violations
BECKLEY – A man is suing Merrick Bank Corporation after he claims it violated the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act.
Man sues Wells Fargo for breach of contract
BECKLEY – A man is suing Wells Fargo Bank after he claims it breached its contract with him by canceling his flood-insurance coverage.
Consumers claim Midland Credit, others unlawfully contacted them to collect alleged debt
CHARLESTON – Two consumers allege that they have been harassed by debt collectors who should have known that they were representing by counsel.