News from December 2018
Passenger sues Kroger and its driver after collision
A passenger is suing The Kroger Company, Bryan A. Snuffer, et al, a retailing company and driver, citing alleged negligence.
AG's office wants consumers to stay alert when buying last-minute gift cards
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office is urging consumers to be selective and cautious when making last-minute gift card purchases as Christmas approaches.
Latest phone scam tries to trick consumer with drugs, crime allegations
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office is urging consumers to be wary of fraudulent calls alleging the consumer is linked to a drug offense or violent crime.
Man claims former employer withheld wages
PRINCETON — A system administrator is suing a former employer and one of its employees, citing alleged violation of workers' compensation laws.
Passenger sues vehicle owner, drivers for negligence in vehicle accident
A passenger is suing Richard Burnette, City Preowned Motors LLC and Samantha Cato, vehicle owner and drivers, citing alleged negligence.
Man accuses Hancock County officials of malicious prosecution
NEW CUMBERLAND — A man is suing the Hancock County Commission and a sheriff's deputy, citing alleged negligence.
Risk underwriter sues Pennsylvania corporation alleging unpaid insurance premium
A risk underwriter is suing Neville Galvanizing Inc., a Pennsylvania corporation, citing alleged breach of contract and unjust enrichment.
Inmate accuses medical care providers and correction officers of negligence
An inmate is suing Primecare Medical of West Virginia Inc., et al, medical care providers and correction officers, citing alleged intentional infliction of emotional distress and negligence.
Opioid judge rejects dismissal plea, orders first lawsuits to trial
CLEVELAND (Legal Newsline) - Opioid manufacturers and distributors lost their long-shot bid to end more than 1,000 lawsuits against them as the federal judge overseeing multidistrict litigation rejected their motions to dismiss and ordered the first cases to trial next year.
DOJ: A company created to file lawsuits has wasted 1,500 hours of the government's time
TEXARKANA – The U.S. Department of Justice is asking federal judges around the country to dismiss lawsuits it says are brought by shell companies that misrepresent their true purposes - filing meritless litigation against health care companies.
Man sues Putnam County Commission, deputies for civil rights violations
HUNTINGTON — A Scott Depot man filed a lawsuit against the Putnam County Commission and three sheriff's deputies after he claimed he was falsely arrested for legally carrying a firearm.
Black woman accuses former employers of discrimination, retaliation
CHARLESTON — A black woman is suing Specialty Select Hospital-Charleston and others, citing alleged discrimination, retaliation and constructive eviction.
Buyer says property owners hid significant defects
A property buyer is suing James Hoover, Stephanie Hoover, et al, various entities, citing alleged breach of warranty and negligence.
Woman sues daycare center operators, alleges negligence
An invitee is suing Oakhurst Child Development Center and John Doe, daycare center operators, citing alleged negligence.
Maintenance foreman accuses Ramaco Resources of wrongful termination
A maintenance foreman is suing Ramaco Resources LLC and Caryn Merton, coal mine operators, citing alleged disability discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination.
Business owner charges breach of contract, negligence by insurer
A business owner is suing Westfield Insurance Company, Bill Bailey Ins. Agency Inc. d/b/a The Reed Sturm Insurance Agency, and Thomas Seymour, insurer, citing alleged bad faith, breach of contract and negligence.
Storage facility owners claim damages caused by faulty hot water tank installation
Storage facility owners are suing Jerry Kopyar and Doors Unlimited Inc., water heater contractors, citing alleged negligence.
Mortgagors claim lenders inflated value of mortgaged home
Mortgagors are suing Beneficial West Virginia Inc., et al, lender, loan servicer and holder, citing alleged abusive loan servicing.
A property owner suing Allstate Insurance, citing breach of contract
A property owner is suing Allstate Insurance Company, insurer, citing alleged breach of contract.
Delegate files third petition about governor's residency
CHARLESTON — A West Virginia delegate is making a third attempt to have a court find that Gov. Jim Justice is violating the state Constitution by not living in the seat of the government.