News from 2017
Chicken wing injury results in Walmart workers' comp lawsuit
HUNTINGTON – A Braxton County woman claims she was discriminated against by Walmart after she filed a workers’ compensation claim when a 30-pound box of chicken wings fell on her in the deli’s poorly lit walk-in freezer.
Couple sues LoanDepot.com for foreclosure
ELKINS – A couple is suing LoanDepot.com after they claim it wrongfully began foreclosure proceedings on their home.
Man sues Tug Hill Operating for failing to pay royalties
WHEELING – A man is suing Tug Hill Operating after he claims it failed to create a profit and pay royalties to him.
Franklin Oil Co. sues Southern States for breach of contract
ELKINS – Franklin Oil Co. is suing Southern States Cooperative Incorporated after it claims it breached its contract by failing to pay $900,000 pursuant to an agreement.
Man sues CU Recovery for consumer credit act violations
WHEELING – A man is suing CU Recovery Inc. after he claims it violated the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act.
Poll suggests Manchin holds edge over Jenkins, Morrisey in U.S. Senate race
CHARLESTON – A new poll shows incumbent Joe Manchin with an edge over the two top Republican challengers for the 2018 U.S. Senate race.
United Bank Inc. alleges loan for camper is in default
CHARLESTON – A Nitro resident is alleged to owe more than $16,000 on a loan.
American Express seeks more than $7,000 for credit card account
CHARLESTON – A financial institution alleges that a Kanawha County man defaulted on a credit card.
AG warns consumers to be wary of fake email alerts
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office is warning consumers to be cautious of fake email alerts, especially as the frequency of online purchases increase during the fall and holiday shopping seasons.
WVDOT files motion to dismiss in Crossings Mall lawsuit filed by developer
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Department of Transportation has filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Tara Retail Group alleging the DOT failed to repair the bridge leading to the Crossings Mall.
Appeals court says Fayette drilling waste ban is invalid
RICHMOND, Va. – A federal appeals court upheld a decision made by a West Virginia federal judge earlier this year that a drilling waste ban in Fayette County was preempted by state law.
Gilmer officials must apologize to same-sex couple
CLARKSBURG – Gilmer County officials have agreed to apologize to a same-sex couple that filed a lawsuit earlier this year after a county clerk condemned them when issuing a marriage license in 2016.
Elderly Cabell County woman says she slipped on vomit at Kroger
HUNTINGTON – An elderly Cabell County woman says she was injured after slipping on vomit at Kroger.
Kenova paralegal earns second term as VP for national group
HUNTINGTON – Jill Francisco recently was elected to a second term as vice president of the National Association of Legal Assistants/Paralegals (NALA). Francisco, a paralegal at Dinsmore and Shohl in Huntington, said she is “excited and committed to” continuing in that role “to support and contribute to NALA’s success in the upcoming year.”
Superior Marine Ways employee alleges unsafe work environment caused injuries
CHARLESTON – A Jones Act seaman residing in Ohio alleges he is owed maintenance and cure benefits after a fall while working on a towing vessel on the Kanawha River near Charleston.
Bluefield Limited Partnership alleges Kmart is behind on rent
PRINCETON – Kmart Corp. is alleged to have failed to pay rent on a Bluefield property.
Woman alleges Santander Consumer USA invaded privacy with calls
FAYETTEVILLE – A Fayette County consumer claims a debt collector is engaging in unfair and unconscionable collection practices.
Delivery driver shot in leg at Beckley apartment seeks damages
BECKLEY – A Beckley man working as a pizza delivery driver is seeking damages after he was shot during a robbery attempt while making a delivery.
Mongolia comes to West Virginia: Judges come to learn about American judicial process
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Supreme Court officials recently met with a group of Mongolian judges to discuss the role of the Supreme Court and the appeal process, court administration, electronic filing and other judicial matters.
Parties in Weirton crash claim driver's brakes were not properly serviced
NEW CUMBERLAND – Two Weirton individuals allege they were injured when another driver's brakes failed, causing a collision.