News from 2017
Norman Jackson Trucking driver alleges brakes failed on truck, caused accident at well site
UNION – A Pennsboro couple is seeking damages after a truck accident that severely injured the husband.
Motorist seeks damages after Dothan collision
FAYETTEVILLE – An Oak Hill resident is accusing a Mount Hope driver of negligence after a collision in Dothan.
Driver seeks damages over alleged neck injuries after KC Transport driver struck vehicle
LOGAN – A driver has filed suit against a trucking company doing business in Logan County after a collision in Bruno.
First Community Bank alleges it is owed more than $66,000 for business loan
PRINCETON – A Mercer County woman is alleged to have defaulted on a business loan.
Ciji's Just One More Bar and Grill alleged to owe more than $9,000 for goods
KINGWOOD – A Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, company alleges that a Tunnelton business and two Kingwood individuals failed to pay for goods delivered.
At 45th, West Virginia inches up rankings for state legal climates
WASHINGTON – For the first time, West Virginia doesn’t rank 49th or 50th in a national survey ranking states’ legal climates. The Mountain State comes in at 45th in the survey released Sept. 12 by the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform. In the 10 previous surveys that span 15 year, West Virginia either ranked 49th or 50th. It was 50th in the last six surveys, dating back to 2006 (also 2015, 2012, 2010, 2008 and 2007).
Baxter running for McKinley's 1st District House seat
WHEELING – The former CEO of a global law firm based in Wheeling is running for Congress.
State school board conditionally approves Nicholas consolidation
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Board of Education has conditionally approved the consolidation plan for Nicholas County.
Judge grants General Motors’ motion to dismiss in lawsuit alleging product liability
MARTINSBURG – A federal judge has granted a motion to dismiss in a lawsuit filed against General Motors for injuries sustained in an accident where a woman alleged her vehicle had a faulty steering mechanism.
Judge denies motion to dismiss in WARN Act violations suit
BECKLEY – A judge has denied a motion to dismiss in a lawsuit alleging the defendants violated the WARN Act during a mass layoff.
Federal judge dismisses lawsuit alleging workplace injuries
MARTINSBURG – A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit that alleged workplace injuries and stricken it from the court’s docket.
AG's office urges consumers to give wisely to Hurricane Harvey, Irma relief efforts
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office is reminding consumers to use caution as they open their wallets to help those impacted by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma.
Guest claims wet floor at Logan General Hospital caused fall
LOGAN – A visitor at a Logan County hospital alleges he was caused to fall because of a wet floor.
Man says broken shelf at Kroger store caused fall
LOGAN – A Logan County man alleges he was injured at a grocery store because of a broken shelf.
Man files suit against Daniels grocery store after slipping on water
BECKLEY – A man alleges he was injured while shopping at a Daniels grocery store because of water on the floor near the deli.
Former employee sues coal mining company
LOGAN – A Logan County man alleges that he was terminated by his employer because he filed a workers' compensation claim.
Harvey Construction's alleged negligence claimed to have damaged home
KEYSER – Two homeowners allege that the Mineral County contractor that built their home did not properly install drainage for the backfill.
Glade Springs Village Property Owners Association claims it is owed more than $11,000
BECKLEY – The owner of a Daniels property is alleged to have failed to pay dues to a homeowners association.
Woman seeks declaration regarding insurance coverage after Route 60 collision
HUNTINGTON – An individual is seeking coverage after a motor vehicle accident in Barboursville.
AG says Equifax breach could affect more than 700K West Virginians
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office says more than 730,000 West Virginia consumers could be impacted by a massive data breach targeting Equifax Inc., one of the nation’s three major credit bureau monitoring agencies.