News from 2017
Woman sues Professional Land Resources for fraudulently transferring assets
MOUNDSVILLE – A woman is suing Professional Land Resources for fraudulently transferring assets between related companies.
Man blames Appalachian Power Company for tree damage
WILLIAMSON – A man is suing Appalachian Power Company after he claims it failed to clear multiple trees that fell and caused him damages.
Shrewsbury Machine & Gear Inc. alleges it is owed more than $140,000 for parts
PRINCETON – A Mercer County corporation alleges it was not paid for parts and services it delivered to two limited liability companies.
Keyser Tobacco Outlet Inc. alleged to owe more than $80,000 for goods
KEYSER – A Wheeling distribution company alleges a Keyser cigarette and tobacco store failed to pay for goods delivered.
Motorist seeks damages from American Disposal Services, driver after collision
WHEELING – A Wheeling woman is seeking damages after her vehicle was struck by a garbage truck in the city.
Claxton Smith & Sons Concrete Co. alleges it is owed more than $16,000 for materials
WINFIELD – A construction company is alleged to have failed to pay for goods.
Beckley doctor allegedly owes more than $250,000 on notes
WINFIELD – A Beckley physician is alleged to have defaulted on two promissory notes.
Man alleges wet towel on convenience store floor caused fall
KINGWOOD – A Preston County man alleges he was injured at a Kingwood business after slipping on a towel.
Pedestrian seeks $100,000 after fall on Man sidewalk
LOGAN – A pedestrian alleges that a sidewalk in a state of disrepair in Man caused her injuries.
Motorist seeks benefits from Westfield Insurance for crash damages
WINFIELD – A Putnam County woman alleges her insurer owes her underinsured motorist benefits after a collision.
Broadband service provider seeks to install wires on Moundsville property
CLARKSBURG – A broadband service provider claims it cannot expand services in Marshall County until a Moundsville property owner grants it permission to install cables.
Motorist seeks damages after collision involving dump truck in Leon
POINT PLEASANT – A Jackson County motorist alleges she was injured in a multi-vehicle collision in Leon.
Not nearly a clean bill of health, but moving in the right direction
Annual physicals can get monotonous, particularly if your condition fails to improve from year to year.
A trip of a lifetime
WHEELING – Earlier this month, my wife and I accompanied a group of homeschool students to Independence Hall in Wheeling where the Supreme Court was hearing oral arguments in two cases. The large convention hall on the third floor had been outfitted with a dais where the five justices could sit. In stark contrast with the 19th century decor, the room was filled with cameras, microphones and other telltale signs of 21st century technology. Over 200 students were in attendance.
Medical center, physician deny claims in breach of contract lawsuit
KINGWOOD – Bruceton Medical Center and Dr. Robert Phares have filed an answer to a complaint filed by Dr. David M. Anderson in which they deny the claims alleged against them.
Notice of auction letter sent to owners of Hilton Garden Inn
CHARLESTON – A notice of auction letter has been sent to the Mountain Blue Hotel Group, the owners of Hilton Garden Inn in Morgantown.
Justices side with Steptoe & Johnson in lawsuit filed by former legal secretary
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has filed a memorandum decision, siding with Steptoe & Johnson in a lawsuit filed by a former legal secretary who claimed she was never given a fair shot.
Supreme Court says West Rentals was rightfully awarded summary judgment
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals said that West Rentals was rightfully awarded summary judgment in a lawsuit by a former renter.
Former co-worker, candidate sues new Ohio County assessor
WHEELING – A former candidate for Ohio County assessor is suing the recently elected assessor, among others, alleging a hostile work environment and her eventual termination.
NCO Financial Systems alleged to have unlawfully contacted consumer instead of counsel
WAYNE – A consumer claims a debt collector is unlawfully contacting her and is causing emotional distress.