News from 2017
Fusion Japanese Steakhouse of Wheeling guest alleges step caused her to fall
WHEELING – A patron at a Triadelphia restaurant alleges an improperly marked step caused her to fall.
J. Dan Snead & Associates alleges it is owed more than $55,000 for services
BECKLEY – A Raleigh County architecture firm claims that it was not compensated for services it provided to an individual and a corporation.
Contractor alleges she was injured at Southwestern Regional Jail
LOGAN – An individual working as a contractor at the Southwestern Regional Jail alleges she was injured in a fall caused by shampoo left by inmates on the floor.
Homeowners allege LoanDepot.com charged illegal fees
WEBSTER SPRINGS – A Cowen couple alleges that their mortgage loan servicer has engaged in illegal and abusive practices.
Homeowner claims American Property and Casualty Insurance has failed to pay for derecho damages
FAYETTEVILLE – A Hico homeowner alleges her insurer has failed to pay for damages to her property from the 2012 derecho that affected the state.
Andrew Fusco named to IP Stars list for the fourth time
MORGANTOWN – For the fourth year in a row Morgantown lawyer Andrew Fusco has been named to Managing Intellectual Property magazine's list of IP Stars.
AG's office secures refunds, shuts down charter bus company
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has achieved a temporary injunction to shut down a charter bus company and force its owners to refund more than $22,600 for two canceled field trips and a family vacation.
Man alleges BB&T breached contract with ATV loan
WHEELING – An Ohio County man has filed suit against a financial institution after the repossession of an all-terrain vehicle.
Consumer files suit against Chase Bank after repossession of vehicle
WHEELING – An Ohio County man alleges that a bank failed to provide him proper notice and apply payments on an auto loan.
Woman alleges Nationstar Mortgage failed to apply payment to loan balance
WHEELING – An Ohio County woman alleges her loan servicer failed to apply a payment and now is unlawfully attempting to collect a debt.
CU Recovery Inc., Greater Iowa Credit Union alleged to be illegally trying to collect debt
WHEELING – A Wheeling consumer claims that a credit union and a debt collector are unlawfully attempting to collect an alleged debt and has filed a class-action suit.
AG's office warns against price gouging during state of emergency
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has issued a warning against price gouging during a state of emergency given reports of serious flooding in areas of northern and north central West Virginia.
Parents of man struck by car sue nightclub
MORGANTOWN – The parents of a man struck by a car after visiting a nightclub is suing the nightclub, as well as others involved.
Judge dismisses lawsuit against Albright, Mountaineer Gas
KINGWOOD – A judge has dismissed a lawsuit against the town of Albright because the plaintiff failed to appear for depositions and medical exams or submit paperwork.
Magistrate recommends assistant to fill Yeager’s seat
CHARLESTON – Kanawha Magistrate Tim Halloran has recommended his assistant to fill the seat of former Magistrate Julie Yeager.
Bell added to Bandwagon advisory board
CHARLESTON – Bandwagon has added Charleston attorney Harry F. Bell Jr. to its advisory board.
Woman accuses Branch Banking and Trust Co. of fraud with alleged handling of loan
PRINCETON – A woman alleges her home was foreclosed upon as the result of the actions of a financial institution.
Consumer accuses Capital One Bank of making unlawful collection calls
PRINCETON – A man alleges that a debt collector has caused his phone to ring with the intent to annoy, abuse or oppress.
Consumer claims Portfolio Recovery Associates harassed her with calls
POINT PLEASANT – A Mason consumer claims that a Virginia-based debt collector is using harassing and abuse collection practices.
Alliance Consulting Inc. claims it is owed more than $300,000 for services
BECKLEY – A Beaver-based corporation alleges it was not paid for its work for the preparation of submitting surface mine applications.