News from 2017
Former city of Huntington employee seeks reinstatement to position, alleges discrimination
HUNTINGTON – A Cabell County man formerly employed by the city of Huntington alleges he was discriminated against and unlawfully terminated.
Couple claims FirstEnergy damaged property during right of way maintenance
NEW CUMBERLAND – A Hancock County couple claims that their property was damaged by trespassing FirstEnergy employees.
Beverage's Towing and Transport alleged to owe $20,000 on credit card account
BECKLEY – A financial institution alleges a Raleigh County individual and company have defaulted on a credit card account.
Woman files suit against driver, Shine Pub after single-vehicle accident
WHEELING – A woman alleges she was injured in a single-vehicle accident because the driver was reportedly intoxicated.
Motorist alleges she was injured in collision with Fayette County Commission vehicle
FAYETTE – An Oak Hill woman alleges she was injured in a collision with a vehicle owned by the Fayette County Commission.
Couple accuses Thornhill Automotive Inc., Ally Financial Inc. of fraud in vehicle sale
RIPLEY – A Parkersburg couple alleges they were fraudulently induced into purchasing a vehicle in their name.
Couple claims Amerihome Mortgage doesn't comply with industry standards
CHARLESTON – A couple is suing Amerihome Mortgage Company after they claim it has failed to comply with industry standards.
AG's office urges flood victims to verify contractors
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is urging state residents forced to deal with recent flood damage to be cautious when hiring others to assist with repair and cleanup. The advice comes in light of significant floods that impacted portions of northern and north central West Virginia.
AG has second faith-based addiction program at Fairmont
FAIRMONT — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office continued its faith-based initiative aimed at empowering religious groups across West Virginia in the fight against substance abuse with a stop at Fairmont.
Justice companies agree to settle with flood cleanup contractor
BECKLEY – Three companies owned by Gov. Jim Justice have agreed to settle a lawsuit with BMS CAT for cleaning up and restoring The Greenbrier after last year’s flooding.
Man sues Westfield Insurance Company for breach of contract
HUNTINGTON – A man is suing Westfield Insurance Company after he claims it refused to pay a claim for underinsured motorist benefits.
Woman sues Tom-Cat Savage Trucking for car accident
CLARKSBURG – A woman is suing Tom-Cat Savage Trucking for a car accident that caused her injuries.
Patron files suit after fall in Bojangle's parking lot
PRINCETON – A Raleigh County woman has filed suit against a restaurant owner after falling in the parking lot.
Man alleges vehicle purchased from Mountaineer Automotive LLC had defects
CHARLESTON – A Logan County man alleges a vehicle he purchased was defective and that negligent repairs caused it to explode.
Huntington woman accuses State Farm of bad faith in claim settlement
HUNTINGTON – A Huntington woman alleges she suffered consequential economic loss because of the actions of her insurer.
Tractor-trailer passenger alleges he was injured in Route 50 accident
WEST UNION – A Kentucky man alleges he was injured when the tractor-trailer he was in was struck from behind by a Saint Marys man.
Ten former Secretary of State workers file termination suits against Warner
CHARLESTON – Ten lawsuits have been filed by former employees of the West Virginia Secretary of State’s office against current Secretary Mac Warner, alleging he wrongfully terminated their employment.
Two drug distribution lawsuits removed to federal court
CHARLESTON – Lawsuits filed by Chapmanville Mayor Raaimie Barker and the Mercer County Commission against the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy and multiple drug distributors have been removed to federal court.
Other distributors accuse Mountain State Beverage of monopolizing wine market
NEW CUMBERLAND – Wine and beer distributors in the state allege that a national alcohol company and its partners in West Virginia are monopolizing wine distribution.
Woman alleges injuries after fall at Red Lobster restaurant
HUNTINGTON – A Cabell County woman alleges that she was injured when she slipped and fell in a restroom at a Huntington restaurant.