News from 2017
Hotel alleges WV All Black Schools, Sports & Academic Hall of Fame owes more than $50,000
NEW CUMBERLAND – A Charleston hotel alleges that a Weirton organization failed to pay it after hosting a banquet at its location.
Former New River CTC instructor alleges she was terminated in retaliation
BECKLEY – A former instructor for a college nursing program alleges she was terminated after reporting students were cheating on a exam.
Contemporary Galleries accused of failing to pay for work done at Ky. Toyota plant
CHARLESTON – A Tennessee corporation claims that a Charleston company did not pay it for work it completed.
Ditech Financial seeks release of deed of trust
CHARLESTON – A mortgage holder and servicer is seeking the release of a deed of trust.
Lawsuit reform helps small businesses across West Virginia
CHARLESTON – Small and local businesses are a major contributor to the livelihood of local communities across West Virginia. They are often the places we shop with family, celebrate over a meal with good friends, or prepare the car for a long summer beach trip. Unfortunately, many of our small businesses have become a favorite target of abusive lawsuits.
Walmart shopper alleges straws on floor caused injury
PRINCETON – A Princeton man alleges he was injured while shopping in Walmart.
Surgeon allegedly failed to treat infection, Jackson County couple alleges
RIPLEY – A Jackson County couple claims that a surgeon failed to recognize an infection was causing the wife medical problems.
Woman alleges she fell in Kmart because of greasy floor
CHARLESTON – A Nitro woman alleges she was injured while shopping at Kmart because of the condition of the floor.
Mike's Car Repair alleged to have failed to repair convertible
WHEELING – A Wheeling man claims a Weirton business has failed to repair a car after having it in its possession for more than a year.
Storm Service Solutions alleged to have failed to properly repair Grafton home's roof, siding
GRAFTON – A Grafton couple alleges an Ohio company provided less than adequate workmanship on their home.
Gooslin Construction accused of failing to complete construction job
WILLIAMSON – A Red Jacket resident alleges a Mingo County building and remodeling contractor failed to complete a job.
Kanawha County Magistrate Pauley faces judicial conduct charges
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Judicial Investigation Commission has filed a formal statement of charges against Kanawha Magistrate Jack Pauley, accusing him of multiple offenses.
Chapmanville resident accuses Polaris Industries Inc. of breach of warranty
LOGAN — A consumer is suing Polaris Industries Inc., a recreational vehicle manufacturer, citing alleged breach of warranty.
Mylan finalizes $465M settlement over EpiPen
TRENTON, N.J. – Mylan Pharmaceuticals has finalized a $465 million settlement in a lawsuit that claimed it overbilled Medicaid for its emergency Epinephrine auto-injectors for at least 10 years.
Sister of Upper Big Branch miner featured in television ad
WILLIAMSON – The sister of a miner killed in the Upper Big Branch coal mine explosion is being featured in a television ad to be released asking for the truth about what happened at the mine.
Woman accuses Logan Walmart workers of sexual harassment
LOGAN – A woman is suing Wal-mart after she claims she was sexually harassed by her supervisor and the store failed to take action.
Man accuses Lids of wrongful termination
CHARLESTON – A man is suing Hat World Inc. after he claims he was wrongfully accused of theft and terminated from his employment.
Man says he was injured in Barboursville hotel shower
HUNTINGTON – A man is suing Choice Hotels International after he claims he was injured when he fell in the shower.
Former medical examiner accuses WVDHHR of retaliatory discharge
CHARLESTON – A former medical examiner is suing the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources after he claims it retaliated against him and terminated his employment.
Huntington firm leading group filing opioid cases across the country
HUNTINGTON – A Huntington-based firm is leading a legal team that recently has filed nearly a dozen federal lawsuits on behalf of government agencies from Ohio and Alabama against drug companies for their alleged role in the opioid epidemic.