News from July 2018
Customer alleges bank continued to collect debt despite bankruptcy filing
CLARKSBURG — A customer is suing a Huntington bank, alleging fraud and unjust enrichment.
House Judiciary to convene July 12 to continue Supreme Court impeachment proceedings
CHARLESTON – The House Judiciary Committee will resume work on Supreme Court impeachment proceedings on July 12.
Legislative audit tries to figure out state Supreme Court surplus in rainy day fund
CHARLESTON — A legislative audit was performed on the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals in an attempt to learn why the court had a surplus of nearly $29 million in 2012 and spent it down to approximately $333,000 by 2016.
Geico alleges Huntington owes $8,500 for dump truck crash
HUNTINGTON — Gieco is suing Huntington, alleging negligent entrustment in a dump truck collision.
Siblings accuse City National Bank officers of negligence
CHARLESTON — Two siblings are suing bank officers, alleging breach of fiduciary duty, intentional tort, slander, intentional and negligent infliction of emotional distress and negligence.
Parents, child accuse Morgan County school board of IDEA violations
CLARKSBURG — Morgan County parents and their child are suing the local board of education, alleging violation of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Inmate accuses Roane County correction officials of negligent supervision
CHARLESTON — An inmate is suing Roane County correction officials, alleging negligent supervision led to the plaintiff being beaten.
Woman alleges Putnam Co. nursing home negligence caused mother's death
HUNTINGTON — A daughter is suing a Putnam County health care facility, alleging medical negligence led to the death of her mother.
Customer alleges Huntington National Bank continued to collect debt despite bankruptcy filing
CLARKSBURG — A customer is suing a bank, alleging fraud and unjust enrichment.
Loughry's state suspension case put on hold pending outcome of federal charges
CHARLESTON – The state Judicial Hearing Board has issued a stay in the Judicial Disciplinary Counsel’s matter against suspended state Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry pending federal criminal charges.
W.Va. DOT blames metal services business for botched highway project
NEW CUMBERLAND — The state transportation department is suing a metal services business, alleging negligence in a Hancock County roadway project.
Martinsburg firefighters claim city doesn't properly pay them for holiday work
MARTINSBURG – More than three dozen current and retired Martinsburg firefighters have sued the city for allegedly failing to pay holiday pay.
Vehicle crash victim alleges air ambulance transporter overcharged for services
WHEELING — A Marshall County man has filed a class action lawsuit against an air ambulance provider, alleging breach of implied warranty and unjust enrichment.
Johnson gets new state government job, will draw $182K in salary and retirement
CHARLESTON – The former administrative director of the state Supreme Court has a new job with a new state agency, and he will be making nearly $182,000 in salary and retirement.
Greear appointed as Kanawha interim circuit court judge
CHARLESTON – Dan Greear has been appointed as the interim circuit judge in Kanawha County, taking over the seat vacated by former Judge Jim Stucky's retirement.