News from February 2018
Insurance company seeks damages from Ford following truck fire
BECKLEY – An insurance company is seeking damages from Ford Motor Co. after a fire allegedly caused by a defective engine block heater.
Charleston attorney endows scholarship to help West Virginians, public safety workers at ONU
CHARLESTON – Charleston attorney Kent Carper has six grandchildren who are “in a very comfortable position now to be well-educated,” but he knows many others in the area struggle to pay for a college education. As a result, he has endowed a scholarship fund at Ohio Northern University, where he went to law school.
Senate Judiciary recommends intermediate appeals court bill
CHARLESTON – The Senate Judiciary Committee voted to recommend the passage of the intermediate appeals court bill to the full Senate and that it be recommended to the committee on finance.
Federal bankruptcy judge delays ruling on bidding process for Gazette-Mail
CHARLESTON – A federal bankruptcy judge has delayed ruling on a motion that would open a 30-day bidding process for the purchase of the Charleston Gazette-Mail.
Panera Bread customer alleges she found dental implant in salad
WHEELING – A Moundsville woman alleges she found a dental implant in a salad she purchased from Panera Bread in The Highlands.
Couple alleges previous owner of Princeton property failed to deliver title
PRINCETON – A Camp Creek couple alleges they cannot sell a mobile home because they do not have the title from the previous owner.
King Tire Service says Pritchard Mining owes more than $350,000
PRINCETON – A Bluefield company alleges a mining business failed to pay for goods it provided.
Tire supplier seeks more than $450,000 from Tyler Morgan
PRINCETON – A Bluefield tire supplier alleges a limited liability company failed to pay for goods provided.
Atlanticus Holdings Corp. alleged to have invaded man's privacy with collection calls
PRINCETON – A consumer claims a national bank invaded his privacy with collection calls.
Woman alleges motorist fell asleep, caused Wheeling collision
WHEELING – A Wheeling woman alleges her vehicle was struck by another driver who had fallen asleep at the wheel.