News from December 2018
Father sues drug dealer, others for daughter's death
MORGANTOWN — A father is suing a drug dealer that caused the death of his daughter when he gave her heroin laced with fentanyl.
Beckley Buick-GMC Auto Mall sued for fraud, deception
BECKLEY — Two lawsuits were filed against Beckley Buick-GMC Auto Mall for deceptively inducing consumer sales.
Lawsuits filed against Fish Creek water withdrawal operator for noise
MOUNDSVILLE — Two lawsuits were filed against HG Energy II Appalachia LLC (HEA) after the plaintiffs claim its constant noise causes several individuals to not be able to use their campsite near Fish Creek.
Mother sues school board for daughter's lasting head injury
FAYETTEVILLE — The parent of a then 6-year-old girl is suing the Fayette County Board of Education for permanent injuries the child sustained while in her classroom at Gatewood Elementary School.
Two men sue Union Carbide for age discrimination
CHARLESTON — Two lawsuits were filed against Union Carbide Corporation for wrongfully terminating their employment because of their ages.
John Howerton Honda named in 13 lawsuits alleging negligence
BECKLEY — Thirteen lawsuits were filed against John Howerton Honda alleging it was negligent in allowing vehicle sales to go through that should not have.
Agencies sue developer for failure to pay back loan
CHARLESTON — Two lawsuits were filed against Charleston Developer John Wellford this morning accusing him of accepting millions of dollars in rent money from Ticketmaster and failing to provide the money to two government agencies.
Relatives claim hospital contributed to woman's death
Co-executors of the estate of Freda I. Rider are suing medical facility operators, citing alleged negligence, ordinary negligence, reckless misconduct and wrongful death.
Man says employer physically attacked him
FAYETTEVILLE — An employee is suing Bud Fox's Body Shop & Towing LLC and Mike Fox, employers, citing alleged assault, battery and constructive discharge.
Ohio resident suing Wheeling police officer, alleging negligence
An Ohio resident is suing a city government and a police officer, citing alleged negligence.
Employee claims coal company negligence led to injury
A West Virginia resident is suing a coal mining company, citing alleged deliberate intent and negligence.
Consumers sue car dealership, others alleging fraud
Consumers are suing a car dealership, citing alleged breach of duty, breach of implied warranty, breach of warranty, fraud, negligence and negligent misrepresentation.
Couple claims loan was based on inflated valuation
A husband and wife are suing a loan company and its officer, citing alleged unconscionable inducement and contract, fraud and unauthorized practice of law.
Justice Energy can't repay $1.23 million court-imposed sanctions
BECKLEY — One of Gov Jim Justice's coal companies may not be able to repay $1.23 million in court-imposed sanctions, according to court documents filed in a 2013 federal court case against Justice Energy Company.
Justice owes $2.5 million for helicopter loan
NEW YORK, N.Y. — The final consent judgment was filed last month to confirm Gov. Jim Justice owes nearly $2.5 million for defaulting on a helicopter loan.
Financing company is suing crop harvesting business for back payments, interest
A financing company is suing a crop harvesting business, citing alleged breach of contract.
Murdered inmate's estate suing jail officials, inmates
A personal representative of the estate of David A. Simpkins is suing West Virginia Regional Jail Authority, Karen Pszczolkowski, Jonathan M. Jordan and John Does 1-5, citing an alleged violation of state laws, failure to train and supervise, wrongful death and spoliation of evidence.
Woman blames HIMG for parking lot slip and fall
A West Virginia woman is suing a property owner and medical service company, citing alleged premises liability.
Mother suing DHHS and staff, charging negligence
A mother is suing the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (HHS), HHS Secretary Bill Crouch, Lori Williams, Jenifer Pigott and Ashley Smith, citing alleged negligence, violation of due process rights, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud and more.
Woman sues ALDI after slipping on store floor
A shopper is suing a grocery store operator/owner, citing alleged premises liability.