News from January 2018
Lawmaker wants to consider impeachment of chief justice
CHARLESTON – A state lawmaker has raised the idea of impeaching West Virginia Chief Justice Allen Loughry.
Ally Financial Inc. claims Q&M Construction owes more than $20,000
MOUNDSVILLE – A Cameron business is alleged to have defaulted on a loan and the lender is seeking possession of a truck as collateral.
Mother alleges son was assaulted twice while at Stepping Stones facility
WAYNE – A Danville woman alleges her minor son was assaulted while under the care of a facility.
Wrongful death suit filed against Trinity Health Care Services of Mingo Inc.
WILLIAMSON – An estate representative has filed a wrongful death suit against the operator of a Williamson nursing home.
Surgery technician alleges she was wrongfully terminated by Preston Memorial Hospital Corp.
KINGWOOD – A Tunnelton woman alleges she was wrongfully terminated from her job with Preston Memorial Hospital Corp.
Couple claims Beckley Water Co. water line failed, caused property damage
BECKLEY – A Daniels couple allege their property sustained thousands of dollars' worth of damages when a water pipe failed.
Workers allege they were injured in explosion at Natrium facility
MOUNDSVILLE – Employees of Chapman Corp. and their families have filed suit against the owners of a Marshall County facility after they were injured while working there.
Bluefield Regional Medical Center alleged to owe physician more than $46,000
PRINCETON – A Mercer County physician alleges he was not reimbursed by Bluefield Regional Medical Center for staffing services he provided.
Man seeks compensatory damages over Axiall Corp. chlorine leak
MOUNDSVILLE – A New Martinsville man is seeking damages from a Proctor chemical plant owner after a liquid chlorine leak forced him to evacuate his property in 2016.
Two suits filed against WV Metal Wholesalers for car accident
BECKLEY – Two lawsuits have been filed by WV Metal Wholesalers for a car accident that caused injuries.
Two lawsuits filed against EQT Production Company for leases
CLARKSBURG – Two lawsuits have been filed against EQT Production Company after the plaintiff claims the company has refused to release it from two leases.
Lawsuit says Needmore Mining breached contract with investors
FAYETTEVILLE – A lawsuit was filed against Needmore Mining alleging it breached its contract with three investors.
Two lawsuits filed against Mined Minds for breach of contract
BECKLEY – Two lawsuits have been filed against Mined Minds Foundation after the plaintiffs claim it breached its contract with them by failing to adequately train them in jobs in the tech industry.
Motion for expedited hearing filed in Charleston Gazette-Mail case, newspaper might be sold
CHARLESTON – The Charleston Gazette-Mail might be sold to another company, according to court documents filed in a lawsuit in federal court between MediaNews Group and Daily Gazette Company.
Freedom From Religion Foundation asks Mingo County to stop supporting religious school
CHARLESTON – Freedom From Religion Foundation is asking Mingo County to end monetary support to a private Christian school.
Seventh complaint filed against Mercer County doctor
PRINCETON – A seventh complaint has been filed against a Mercer County doctor alleging negligence in his practice.
Woman claims unsterile environment at Princeton Community Hospital caused infection
PRINCETON – A patient alleges she contracted an infection because she was exposed to an unsterile environment during her surgery.
Appalachian Laboratories Inc. alleges it is owed more than $8,000 for services
BECKLEY – A water testing and treatment lab alleges it was not paid for services it provided.
Consumers seek refund of purchase of General Motors vehicle
BECKLEY – Two Fayette County consumers are seeking a refund of the purchase of a vehicle they allege does not conform to its warranties.
Supreme Court annuls attorney’s law license
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has issued an order annulling the law license of a Charleston attorney.