News from August 2018
Customer alleges Wal-Mart negligence led to injuries
CHARLESTON — A Charleston woman is suing Wal-Mart, alleging negligence caused her to fall at the defendant's Nitro store.
Fayette couple blames Montgomery General, doctors for disfigurement, spoliation of evidence
FAYETTEVILLE — A Fayette County couple is suing Montgomery General Hospital Inc., Mohammad Amjad M.D., and Janis S. Williams, D.O., citing alleged negligence and spoliation of evidence.
Female inmate, alleging sexual abuse, sues West Virginia Corrections and prison guard
CHARLESTON — An inmate at the Charleston Correctional Center has filed a lawsuit against a prison guard and the West Virginia Corrections department, alleging she was "manipulated and threatened" into performing unwanted sexual acts.
Huntington National Bank sues over alleged debt
The Huntington National Bank filed the complaint in Kanawha Circuit Court against the defendants, alleging they breached duty of good faith and fair dealings.
Restaurant owner accuses GM, Liberty Mutual of violating Consumer Protection Act
POINT PLEASANT — Restaurant operators are suing General Motors LLC and Liberty Mutual Insurance Co., citing alleged negligence and breach of warranty.
Property owners accuse Dennison Land Development of breach of contract, negligence
CHARLESTON — A husband and wife are suing Dennison Land & Development LLC, a real estate developer, citing alleged negligence, breach of contract, and violation of express and implied warranties.
Trump praises Morrisey, new EPA proposal on coal plants during W.Va. visit
CHARLESTON – President Donald Trump made another visit to West Virginia as the Environmental Protection Agency proposed a rule to ease carbon emission limitations on power plants.
U.S. settles with W.Va. restaurant accused of firing female worker who resisted supervisor's advances
MARTINSBURG, W. Va. — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has settled a lawsuit with a West Virgina restaurant accused of firing a female worker for resisting a supervisor's advances and subjecting other female employees to lewd sexual comments and grabbing.
Couple sues Countryside Camping trailer park in golf cart dispute
Plaintiffs claim "wrongful eviction" from Countryside Camping after trailer park operator allegedly objected to their golf cart
Former assistant professor sues New River Community and Technical College
Edward Omolo, a former assistant professor, filed a complaint in Raleigh Circuit Court against New River Community and Technical College, alleging the school breached its duty of good faith and fair dealings.
Former resident blames Sunbridge Putnam for fall, broken hip
WINFIELD — A nursing home resident has filed a lawsuit against Sunbridge Putnam Health Care, after she allegedly fell down and broke her hip.
First Bank of Charleston sued for alleged fraud, breach of contract
CHARLESTON — Reclamation Services Inc. and Brian Anthony Cyrus are suing the First Bank of Charleston, claiming fraud and breach of contract.
Low bidder accuses Kanawha Co. school board of breach of contract and negligence
CHARLESTON — A Marion County contractor is suing the Kanawha County school board, its officials and another contractor, alleging breach of contract and negligence.
Couple alleges Beckley company's negligence caused injuries to husband
BECKLEY — A Raleigh couple is suing a West Virginia corporation, alleging negligence caused injuries to the husband.
Cabell Co. man alleges Dodge Ram dealer breached warranty
HUNTINGTON — A Cabell County customer is suing the manufacturer and dealer of a Dodge Ram 1500, alleging breach of warranty.
Maryland business alleges HVAC contractor owes $6,300
BECKLEY — A Maryland heating distributor company is suing a Beaver HVAC contractor, alleging breach of contract and unjust enrichment.
Kanawha Co. man accuses Nationwide of alleged breach of contract and fraud
A Kanawha County resident is suing Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co., Runyan & Associates and Ryan Aaron, citing alleged breach of contract and fraud.
Armstead steps down from House to focus on Supreme Court bid
CHARLESTON – Speaker Tim Armstead has resigned from his House of Delegates seat to run for the state Supreme Court.
Hurry! Hurry! These supreme court seats won’t last long
Anybody else out there looking to be a state Supreme Court justice? Now’s your chance. You could hardly do worse than the incumbents.
Senator Manchin should listen to West Virginians on Kavanaugh
CHARLESTON – One of the most significant impacts that President Trump will have on America for decades to come is the ever-expanding mark of conservative appointments to federal judgeships across the country. The President is appointing jurists who understand that courts exist to interpret our Constitution and laws without attempting to set national policy.