News from August 2018
Elkview couple alleges they were harassed to pay debt
CHARLESTON — An Elkview couple is suing a financing company, alleging illegal debt collection.
Boll Medical alleged to owe more than $350,000 to Pennsylvania company
CHARLESTON – A Pennsylvania entity alleges that a Charleston business failed to pay it for goods it delivered.
Employee alleges coal company's negligence caused him to be electrocuted
CLARKSBURG — A Mingo County man is suing coal and mining companies, alleging deliberate intent and negligence.
Supreme Court denies Blankenship's attempt to be on November ballot
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals issued an order today denying Don Blankenship's attempt to continue on the ballot in November as a member of the Constitution Party.
Former Putnam Co. attorney sentenced to six years on child porn charges
HUNTINGTON – A former Putnam County attorney has been sentenced to six years in prison on child pornography charges.
Woman alleges Bluefield Regional Medical Center failed to evaluate fall risk
PRINCETON – A woman alleges she fell and broke multiple teeth while being treated at Bluefield Regional Medical Center.
Patient charges health care group with medical negligence
BECKLEY — A patient is suing health care providers, alleging negligence caused suffering to the plaintiff.
Employee alleges college failed to pay proper overtime
CHARLESTON — A former employee has filed a class action lawsuit against a West Virginia community college, alleging unpaid overtime wages.
State office alleges Saffron Indian Cuisine does not have workers' compensation insurance
CHARLESTON – An employer in the state is alleged to have failed to maintain workers' compensation insurance as required by law.
Hauling service alleges coal mining company owes $150,000
CHARLESTON — A Nicholas County hauling service is suing a Kanawha County coal mining company, alleging it owes more than $150,000 for breach of contract.
Supreme Court hears Blankenship's case to be on U.S. Senate election ballot
CHARLESTON – Don Blankenship took his fight to appear as a candidate for U.S. Senate on the November ballot to the state Supreme Court.
BORDAS & BORDAS PLLC: What is a Request for Admission?
If you are involved in a civil lawsuit, you will likely be served with at least one set of written discovery requests.
WARNER LAW OFFICES PLLC: Falls may lead to grave injuries at nursing homes
A woman in another state recently claimed that a negligent nursing home caused her to suffer injuries in a fall.
Economics isn’t all that complicated
Summer break’s over, and it’s back-to-school time. How better to celebrate than with a pop quiz?
Bowles Rice settles $41 million power plant title issue just before trial begins
CLARKSBURG – A Charleston-based law firm has settled a $41 million issue with a title insurer and avoided a trial.
Robin Davis’s tone deaf parting shots
MORGANTOWN – The opening sentences of Robin Davis’s letter of resignation as a state Supreme Court Justice read as follows: “I deliver this statement today in dismay, disbelief, and in sadness. I feel profound grief for the State of West Virginia given the current state of affairs.”
Visitor alleges CAMC's negligence caused fall near elevator
CHARLESTON — A South Charleston woman is suing a Charleston medical center, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Ambulance service alleges Marshall County Commission breached contract
MOUNDSVILLE — An emergency service provider is suing Marshall County officials, alleging breach of contract.
State alleges Rod's Meats failed to provide workers' compensation
CHARLESTON — West Virginia is suing a state meat business, alleging violation of workers compensation acts.
Ford owner alleges vehicle has failed to perform
RIPLEY — An Ohio customer is suing Ford, alleging breach of implied warranty.