News from August 2018
Family Carpet alleged to owe more than $20,000 for goods
PRINCETON – Two Princeton business owners are alleged to have failed to pay for goods purchased.
Charleston woman alleges State Farm breached insurance contract
CHARLESTON — A Charleston woman is suing State Farm, alleging breach of an insurance contract.
Democrats deride governor's Supreme Court appointments; GOP praises them
CHARLESTON – Democratic House of Delegates members are critical of Gov. Jim Justice's appointment of two conservatives to temporary seats on the state Supreme Court.
Customer alleges Lowe's Homer Center negligence caused large rug to fall on her
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County woman is suing Lowe's Home Centers, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries to the plaintiff.
Weirton property owner alleges deli company owes $22,000 for back rent
NEW CUMBERLAND — A Weirton property owner is suing a deli business, alleging it owes more than $22,000 for refusal to apply payments.
Bridgeport couple accuses West Virginia University of constructive discharge
MORGANTOWN — A Bridgeport couple is suing a West Virginia University board, alleging age discrimination, hostile work environment, retaliation and constructive eviction.
Ohio couple alleges bridge contractors' negligence injured husband
MOUNDSVILLE — An Ohio couple is suing bridge contractors, alleging negligence and strict product liability.
Hope Clinic blamed for patient's overdose death from oxycodone
CHARLESTON — An estate administratrix is suing Hope Clinic PLL, et al, healthcare providers, citing alleged negligence.
Wife of CAMC patient alleges hospital's negligence caused injuries
CHARLESTON — A Lizemore woman is suing a Charleston medical facility, alleging negligence caused her to suffer injuries.
Ohio company alleges Wilkinson body shop owes more than $8,000
LOGAN – An Ohio company is suing a Wilkinson body shop, alleging failure to pay more than $8,000 for goods it purchased.
Student accuses Collins Career Center of constructive fraud
CHARLESTON — A student has filed a class action lawsuit against a career center and fire commission, alleging constructive fraud and unjust enrichment.
Insurance company alleges Alderson Broaddus breached agreement
ELKINS — An insurance company is suing a Barbour County university, alleging breach of contract.
Couple alleges insurer failed to cover crash damages
MOUNDSVILLE — A couple is suing an insurer, alleging bad faith and unfair trade practices.
Governor reports surge in state revenue collection, economy
CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice announced earlier this month that state revenue collections are continuing to surge forward.
Jenkins, Armstead appointed to temporary seats on state Supreme Court
Gov. Justice appoints two conservatives to hear cases until November elections
Greear says he enjoys first weeks of judgeship, hopeful about November
CHARLESTON — Kanawha Circuit Judge Dan Greear says he has enjoyed his first several weeks on the bench while learning the ropes.
Federal judge dismisses most claims in Parkersburg fire suit
CHARLESTON — A federal judge has dismissed seven claims in a lawsuit against International Export Import and other companies for a warehouse fire in Parkersburg. The judge left one count remaining in the suit.
Kanawha County couple accuses podiatrist of negligence
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County couple is suing a podiatrist, alleging negligence led to pain and suffering for the husband.
Customer alleges Ripley store's negligence led to injuries
RIPLEY — A Point Pleasant customer is suing a Ripley store, alleging negligence caused her to fall in the parking lot.
Clay County couple accuses gas company of unsafe working conditions
CHARLESTON — A Clay County husband and wife are suing a West Virginia gas company, alleging negligence and an unsafe work environment that caused injuries to the husband.