News from 2017
Charleston individuals accuse Select Portfolio Servicing of assault, fraud
CHARLESTON – A Charleston couple claims that their loan servicer invaded their privacy and misrepresented the amount that was due.
Man alleges West Virginia Division of Corrections failed to provide timely medical care
CHARLESTON – A man alleges a delay in receiving medical treatment while he was incarcerated caused him permanent injury.
Fluid Delivery Solutions alleges it is still owed more than $162,000 for waterline work
BLUEFIELD – A Texas-based water management company alleges it was not paid in full for services it provided to Charleston corporations.
Martinsburg City Council votes against joining opioid lawsuit
MARTINSBURG — Martinsburg City Council has voted against joining a lawsuit against opioid manufacturers and distributors.
Morrisey applauds President Trump’s effort to ease overregulation
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey says he supports President Trump’s fight to reduce “the regulatory burden” on state governments and citizens.
Supreme Court says attorney’s fees properly denied in medical benefits protest
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals issued a decision in which it ruled that attorney’s fees were properly denied in a protest of a denial of medical benefits.
Charleston attorney named to W.Va. State Board of Governors
INSTITUTE – Katherine L. “Kitty” Dooley, a Charleston attorney and newly appointed member of the West Virginia State University Board of Governors, is glad she came back to her home state despite plans upon embarking on service an officer in the U.S. Army “to leave West Virginia in the rear view mirror of (her) life.”
Former Thomas Health Systems employee alleges age discrimination
CHARLESTON – A Charleston woman alleges she was terminated by Thomas Health Systems because of her age.
AAPL chapter raises $20,000 for WVU Veterans Advocacy Law Clinic
MORGANTOWN – The Veterans Advocacy Law Clinic at West Virginia University received a donation of $22,000 recently that was raised by a local chapter of the American Association of Professional Landmen (AAPL) at its Charity Clay Shoot, Dinner and Auction in October.
Wayne Co. couple says Gateway One wrongfully repossessed vehicle
WAYNE – A Wayne County couple alleges that their vehicle was repossessed even though they were not delinquent on their payments.
Consumer claims Tate and Kirlin Associates tried to collect time-barred debt
FAYETTEVILLE – A Fayette County consumer alleges a debt collector attempted to collect a time-barred debt.
Itman couple seeks refund of Dodge vehicle
PINEVILLE – An Itman couple is seeking a refund of a vehicle they purchased that they allege does not conform to the vehicle's warranties.
R. T. Rogers Oil Co. claims it is owed more than $40,000 for fuel
PRINCETON – A fuel provider alleges it is still owed for fuel it provided to a Camp Creek business on credit.
Motorist seeks damages from Jennings Excavation after Grafton collision
GRAFTON – A Mingo County man is seeking damages from a Newburg company and its employee after a multi-vehicle collision in Grafton.
Brier View Associates seeks release of deed of trust
GRAFTON – A Wheeling partnership alleges an Ohio-based financial company failed to release a deed of trust.
Plaintiff appeals dismissal of Bible classes lawsuit
BLUEFIELD – One of the plaintiffs and her child are appealing the dismissal of a lawsuit against Mercer County Board of Education for its Bible in the Schools classes.
Supreme Court says hospital doesn’t have qualified immunity in lawsuit with former surgeon
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals says a hospital doesn't have qualified immunity in a lawsuit involving a former general surgeon who was terminated.
Couple claims Bristol-Myers Squibb Company didn't warn about drug risks
BLUEFIELD – A couple is suing Bristol-Myers Squibb Company for failing to warn them about the risk associated with one of its drugs.
Eric Insurance contract breach suit goes to federal court
CHARLESTON – A lawsuit against Erie Insurance Company alleging breach of contract has been removed to federal court.
Lawsuit against Hartford Insurance Company moved to federal court
CHARLESTON – A lawsuit against Hartford Insurance Company of the Midwest alleging it failed to offer a reasonable settlement to an underinsured motorist claim has been removed to federal court.