News from February 2018
Woman alleges Toro mower is defective, injured her in crash
NEW CUMBERLAND – A Weirton woman alleges she was injured because of a defective lawnmower.
Woman claims Appalachian Regional Healthcare failed to diagnose decedent's condition
BECKLEY – A Fayette County woman alleges her decedent died prematurely because of a delay in treatment of his condition.
Alford Home Solution alleged to have terminated man over commission rate complaints
CHARLESTON – A Scott Depot man claims a St. Albans employer failed to compensate him at the commission percentage promised.
Former police officer files suit against Beckley officer on allegations of unlawful seizure, excessive force
BECKLEY – A North Carolina man alleges a Beckley police officer unlawfully seized him without any lawful justification.
Man alleges he was wrongfully terminated by Logan-Mingo Area Mental Health
LOGAN – A Mingo County man alleges he was unlawfully terminated from his position.
BTM Logging timber cutter seeks damages over alleged injuries from cutting 'danger tree'
BECKLEY – A Scarbro timber cutter alleges he was injured while working because of his employer's negligence.
Equipment Transport safety supervisor alleges she was termianted over safety concerns
NEW MARTINSVILLE – A Pine Grove woman alleges that she was terminated in retaliation over safety concerns.
Morrisey again calls teacher, school personnel walkout illegal
CHARLESTON – As teachers and school service personnel across West Virginia continue their work stoppage, Attorney General Patrick Morrisey calls the planned walkout illegal.
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Legislation to end civil forfeiture without due process will rise again, ACLU spokesman says
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia branch of the American Civil Liberties Union is keeping hope alive for legislation to end civil forfeiture without "real due process" in the state.
State Supreme Court cancels annual trip to WVU
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court of Appeals has decided to cancel its annual spring trip to the West Virginia University College of Law.
Morrisey, faith leaders team up to discuss opioid problem in Putnam County
HURRICANE — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey traveled to Putnam County to continue a faith-based initiative aimed at empowering religious groups across the Mountain State in the fight against substance abuse.
Patient alleges she was sexually assaulted at Herbert J. Thomas Memorial Hospital
LOGAN – A Logan County woman alleges she was sexually assaulted by a nurse at a hospital.
Estate administrator, widow of man shot at Bluefield hotel seek $1 million
PRINCETON – The estate administrator and widow of a man fatally shot at a Bluefield hotel are seeking $1 million from the hotel's operators and the shooter.
Sunbridge Beckley Health Care, Genesis Healthcare named in wrongful death suit
BECKLEY – A Mount Hope woman has filed a wrongful death action against a Beckley nursing home over the alleged care her mother received.
Schooner's Stadium Front Grille alleges tenant fraudulently conveyed property
WINFIELD – A West Virginia corporation alleges a tenant fraudulent conveyed property to his spouse before a breach of contract trial between the parties began.
IPI and employee allege chlorine gas leaks at facility caused harm
MOUNDSVILLE – An Elkview industrial painting company and one of its employees are seeking damages from the operators of a New Martinsville facility after two chlorine gas leaks alleged harmed equipment and caused injuries.
Man alleges Apex Energy Service failed to pay discharged employees in a timely manner
WHEELING – A former Apex Energy Service employee alleges the company failed to pay discharged employees within the time period mandated by state law.
Plateau Printing & Office Supplies alleged to owe more than $280,000 for loan
FAYETTEVILLE – A financial institution alleges a terminated Fayette County limited liability company failed to repay a loan in full.
Investor accuses Workman's Investment Enterprise of fraud in rental property contract
WHEELING – An investor alleges she was damaged into purchasing half of the share of a rental property because of fraudulent misrepresentation.
Motorist seeks damages from Kang Trucking, driver after I-70 collision
WHEELING – A Pennsylvania man is seeking damages after his vehicle was rear-ended on Interstate 70 in Wheeling by a tractor-trailer.