News from December 2018
Electrician accuses former employer of disability discrimination
CLARKSBURG — A Fayette County man is suing his former employer, alleging violation of the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Raleigh County employee alleges discrimination, diminution of benefits
BECKLEY — A Raleigh County employee is suing a West Virginia public utility and the county commission, alleging violations of the West Virginia Wage Payment and Collection Act, and the West Virginia Human Rights Act.
Parent, minor child accuse health plan company of invasion of privacy
WHEELING — A parent and minor child are suing a West Virginia health plan company, alleging breach of duty and invasion of privacy.
West Virginia joins bipartisan group of AGs to fight robocalls
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a bipartisan group of 40 attorneys general to stop or reduce annoying and harmful robocalls.
Governor appoints Nines, Ewing to circuit judge positions
CHARLESTON – Gov. Jim Justice has appointed two men to vacant circuit judge positions – Shawn David Nines of Thornton in the 19th Judicial Circuit and Thomas Ewing in the 12th Judicial Circuit.
BB&T alleges engineering services failed to provide access to property
CHARLESTON — A North Carolina banking corporation is suing an engineering and construction service, and an Elkview resident, seeking the court to order specific performance, declaratory and injunctive relief.
Ohio couple accuses Raleigh County health care providers or medical negligence
HUNTINGTON — An Ohio Couple is suing Raleigh County health care providers, alleging medical negligence in the treatment of their newborn child.
Moundsville couple accuses natural gas processing facility operator of negligence
MOUNDSVILLE — A Moundsville couple is suing a natural gas processing facility operator, alleging negligence.
Ohio couple alleges driver's negligence caused crash
WHEELING — An Ohio couple is suing a Texas driver, alleging his negligence caused a crash that injured the husband.
Supreme Court follies land state back on watch list
“The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals experienced a tumultuous year with justices being charged with unnecessary and lavish spending of taxpayer dollars, followed by the Legislature calling for impeachment of all five justices,”said ATRA President Tiger Joyce.
Starting, growing a business in West Virginia has never been easier
Recently, in one 48-hour period, 63 new business organizations formed across West Virginia. Perhaps there has been no better time in decades to be in business in the Mountain State.
Trial lawyers find unusual allies in fight against arbitration: Conservative state treasurers
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - Class action lawyers who see arbitration as a mortal threat to their business have found unlikely allies among some of the nation’s most conservative state officials.
Man sues water contamination litigation attorneys for breach of fiduciary duty
CHARLESTON — A man is suing three attorneys who worked on the water contamination litigation, claiming the attorneys breached their duty when they settled the litigation.
Graduate accuses Bethany College of racism
WHEELING — A graduate of Bethany College is suing the institution after he claims he made a complaint to several college officials about racism and discrimination and nothing was done about the situations.
Man claims Club Inn Between failed to protect guests from fights
HUNTINGTON – A Cabell County resident is seeking damages from a Huntington business after he allegedly was injured in a fight there.
Man claims he was tricked into buying extra products to get better Ford financing
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County consumer alleges he was persuaded to buy additional products when he purchased a vehicle believing they would improve his financing when the products were optional.
Equipment operator alleges paving business' negligence caused injuries
CHARLESTON — A Fayette County equipment operator is suing a Charleston paving business, alleging negligence caused injuries to the plaintiff.
Finance Pacific Leasing suing Capital Valley Contracting, cites breach of contract
A financing company is suing Capitol Valley Contracting Inc. and Mickey Farmer, debtor, citing alleged breach of contract.
Kanawha County couple alleges mortgage lender wrongly terminated insurance policy
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County couple is suing a mortgage loan lender, alleging breach of contract and unconscionable inducement.
Landscaping company alleges Cabell County property owner owes $12,000
HUNGTINGTON — A landscaping company is suing a Cabell County commercial property owner, alleging breach of contract and unjust enrichment.