News from April 2018
Motor vehicle owner alleges trucking service damaged car
MOUNDSVILLE — Marshall County motor vehicle owners are suing trucking services, alleging breach of an oral contract and negligence.
Marshall County motorist blames truck driver for crash
MOUNDSVILLE — A Marshall County motorist is suing a truck owner and a Pennsylvania driver, alleging negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Supreme Court suspends attorney’s law license
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has issued an order suspending the law license of a Lewisburg attorney.
Supreme Court annuls attorney’s law license
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has issued an order for the annulment of an attorney’s law license.
Father blames Wheeling burial service for emotional distress
WHEELING — A father is suing a Wheeling burial service, alleging negligent infliction of emotional distress.
Putnam couple alleges RV company sold defective vehicle
WINFIELD — A Putnam County couple is suing an RV company, alleging design defect, negligence and product liability.
Putnam Co. woman accuses debt collector of violating state law
WINFIELD — A Putnam County woman is suing an auto sales debt collector, alleging misrepresentation in debt collection and violation of state law.
Logan County landlord alleges tenant owes $12,500
LOGAN — A Logan County landlord is suing a tenant, alleging it owes $12,500 for breach of a lease agreement.
New Martinsville couple accuses chemical plant owner of negligence
MOUNDSVILLE — A New Martinsville couple is suing a chemical plant owner, alleging trespassing and private nuisance.
Raleigh Co. security service alleges client owes nearly $41,000
BECKLEY — A Raleigh County security service business is suing a client, alleging breach of service agreement.
Kanawha Co. man accuses Erie Insurance of violating state law
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County man is suing a liability insurer, alleging breach of an insurance contract.
Three lawsuits against Tara Retail Group referred to bankruptcy court
CHARLESTON – Three lawsuits involving Tara Retail Group have been referred to the bankruptcy court.
Trial set for Ojeda’s civil suit against attacker
LOGAN – A trial date has been set for the civil suit involving State Sen. Richard Ojeda and his attacker.
Huntington Regional Chamber PAC announces primary endorsements
HUNTINGTON — HuntPAC, the Political Action Committee for the Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce, has announced its endorsements for candidates running for office in the 2018 Primary Election.
Former employee accuses Lowe's of discrimination
CHARLESTON — A St. Albans woman is suing Lowe's Home Center alleging age, gender and disability discrimination.
Customer blames Big Lots Stores for injuries
MOUNDSVILLE — A former Harrison County resident is suing a retail store operator, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Former patient blames Wheeling health care providers for knee problems
WHEELING — A former patient is suing Wheeling health care providers, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries to the plaintiff''s knee.
Logan County landowner accuses oil, gas well operator of negligence
LOGAN — A Logan County surface owner is suing an oil and gas well operator, alleging negligence and trespassing.
West Virginians have stopped singing the blues
The song "Happy Days," written at the outset of the Great Depression, became the campaign song for Franklin Delano Roosevelt's first presidential bid in 1932, but it could have been applied to Donald Trump's campaign 84 years later.
Pitt professor discusses legal data at WVU lecture
MORGANTOWN -- Elizabeth Van Nostrand, an assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health, led the annual John W. Fisher II Lecture in Law and Medicine April 3 in Event Hall at West Virginia University Law.