News from January 2018
Woman accuses Diamond State Insurance Company of breach of contract
MARTINSBURG – A woman is suing Diamond State Insurance Company after she claims it breached its contract with her by improperly denying a claim under an insurance policy.
Morrisey, others defend Trump's ability to unwind DACA at USSC
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and a coalition of 13 states are urging the U.S. Supreme Court to hear an immediate review of a lower court decision and ultimately defend President Donald J. Trump’s ability to unwind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, known to most as DACA.
Families file appeal in water contamination case
CHARLESTON – Sixteen families filed an appeal with the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals after accusing Dynamic Energy of contaminating their water.
Man seeks to file copy of deed in Ohio County Clerk's Office
WHEELING – A Wheeling man is seeking declaratory relief regarding a deed that was lost in a fire.
Highway Legends LLC, driver seeking damages from Trademark Freight over I-70 accident
WHEELING – An insurance company and a Wisconsin trucking company are seeking damages after a tractor-trailer collision in Wheeling County.
Klear LLC alleged to owe Morton Salt more than $4,000
WHEELING – A Wheeling company is alleged to have failed to pay for goods provided by a Chicago business.
Coal miner alleges Mine Safety Appliances distributed defective respirators
WILLIAMSON – A Gilbert couple alleges the husband suffers from black lung disease as a result of defective respirators he used while working.
Paradigm Design Inc. faces suit over cracking at Marquee Cinemas at The Highlands
WHEELING – The Ohio County Development Authority alleges it has incurred expenses relating to cracks in the walls and floors of the Marquee Cinemas building at The Highlands.
Career Consultants driver alleged to have failed to stay in lane in I-70 crash
WHEELING – A Triadelphia man and his family are seeking damages after a collision involving a tractor-trailer on Interstate 70.
Wheeling woman alleges movers damaged antiques, broke china during move
WHEELING – A Wheeling woman alleges several of her personal belongings were damaged by movers during transport from Alabama to West Virginia.
Morrisey raises $737K in fourth quarter, super PAC pulls in $700K
CHARLESTON – Patrick Morrisey’s U.S. Senate campaign raised more than $737,000 in the fourth quarter of 2017, according to campaign finance reports.
Morrisey warns consumers of sweepstakes scam
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office is warning consumers to be on guard when notified of winning a sweepstakes, especially those associated with the name of a legitimate company or government agency.
Beckley woman struck by bullet alleges apartment complex failed to secure facilities
BECKLEY – The tenant of a Beckley apartment unit who was shot when a bullet came through the wall of her unit alleges the owner failed to provide adequate security.
Corrections officer accused of sexual harassment by Western Regional Jail inmate
CHARLESTON – A woman alleges she was sexually harassed by a corrections officer while incarcerated at Western Regional Jail.
Dietary supervisor alleges Stonerise Healthcare terminated her in retaliation
BECKLEY – A Raleigh County alleges she was terminated in retaliation and because of her age by a nursing facility.
Swiger Logging alleges property was damaged by Jay-Bee Oil & Gas operations
WEST UNION – A West Union company that owns two tracts of real estate in Doddridge County alleges the properties were damaged by an oil and gas company.
Driver seeks damages from Allstate Property and Casualty Insurance over underinsured motorist claim
CHARLESTON – A Danville man is seeking damages from his insurance company after a collision with an underinsured driver in Charleston.
Couple seeks damages from Ohio County Sheriff Department over Route 40 crash
WHEELING – A Marshall County couple alleges an Ohio County Sheriff's Department employee ran a red light and caused a collision on U.S. Route 40.
Building Mechanical Services alleged to have defaulted on loan
WINFIELD – A Putnam County business is alleged to have defaulted on a loan.
Attorney says companies need to have 'effective system for combating' workplace discrimination
HUNTINGTON – A Huntington attorney says the spotlight on sexual harassment or assault accusations suggests that “now is a good time for companies to examine whether they are providing a safe workplace for their employees.”