News from August 2018
Greear, Salango file for Kanawha judgeship
CHARLESTON – At least two candidates have filed papers to run for a seat on the Kanawha Circuit Court bench.
AG's office says Harrison Co. contractor failed to finish jobs
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has filed a lawsuit alleging a Harrison County contractor accepted down payments for awnings and other home improvements that were never installed.
Ketchum's plea hearing set for Aug. 23
CHARLESTON – Former state Supreme Court Justice Menis Ketchum’s plea hearing is scheduled for later this month.
Pineville customers accuse Municipal Water Works of causing health problems
PINEVILLE — Pineville customers have filed a class action lawsuit against the local water supplier, alleging negligence.
Police officers accuse Kingwood city officials of wrongful termination
KINGWOOD — Two Kingwood police officers are suing Kingwood citiy officials, alleging wrongful termination, violation of the whistle-blower law, obstruction of justice, abuse of process, violations of statutes and defamation of character.
Moundsville property owner alleges demolition business refused to finish work
MOUNDSVILLE — A Moundsville property owner is suing a demolition business, alleging breach of contract and unjust enrichment.
Marshall Co. property owner alleges construction companies breached easement agreements
MOUNSDVILLE — A Marshall County property owner is suing constructions companies, alleging breach of contract, negligence and trespassing.
Trucking business alleges lumber company owes more than $5,300
CHARLESTON — A St. Albans trucking company is suing a lumber business, alleging breach of contract and unjust enrichment in failing to pay more than $5,300.
Opioid lawyer trying to avoid 'cesspool' asked for by major national firm
Several Pennsylvania counties are fighting to keep control of their opioid lawsuits as the national law firm Simmons Hanly Conroy, with the active support of the companies it is suing, seeks to create what a rival attorney calls a litigation "cesspool."
State Senate president says West Virginia is enjoying an economic resurgence
CHARLESTON — State Senate president Mitch Carmichael says West Virginia is seeing an economic resurgence like never before.
Visitor alleges Charleston hospital's negligence caused fall
CHARLESTON — A Pax woman is suing a Charleston hospital operator, alleging negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Customer alleges Dollar General's negligence led to fall, injuries
NEW CUMBERLAND — A Weirton man is suing Dollar General, alleging negligence led to the plaintiff sustaining injuries.
Brew pub restaurant operator accuses Davis landlord of breach of contract
CHARLESTON — A restaurant operator is suing a Davis landlord, alleging breach of lease agreement.
Insurance company alleges business owes more than $22,000
CHARLESTON — A liability insurer is suing a business group, alleging unpaid insurance premiums of more than $22,000.
Insurance company alleges coal producer owes more than $21,000
CHARLESTON — A Charleston licensed insurer is suing a coal producer, alleging unpaid insurance premiums of more than $21,000.
Two lawsuits alleges Chesapeake at fault for 2016 flood damage
CHARLESTON —Two cases have been filed against the town of Chesapeake regarding damages that occurred with the June 2016 flood.
Union, coal company seek to vacate arbitration awards
CLARKSBURG — The United Mine Workers of America and the Monongalia County Coal Company have both filed complaints in federal court against each other to vacate two arbitration awards.
Insurance company accuses hot tub dealer, installer of negligence
CHARLESTON — A liability insurer is suing an hot tub dealer and installer, alleging negligence in the installation of one of their products.
Couple accuses funeral home of supplying wrong ashes
CHARLESTON —A couple is suing Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home and Crematorium after it alleges the funeral home lost the body of their infant daughter and gave them the wrong ashes.
Mine superintendent alleges wrongful termination
LOGAN — A mine superintendent is suing his former employers, alleging age discrimination and wrongful termination.