News from July 2018
Attorney wants children to be introduced to other sports, donates to King Center
CHARLESTON – Charles R. "Rusty" Webb donated several tennis rackets to the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center in Charleston last week in the hopes it will get children interested in different sports.
Former Shield Roofing and Construction sales rep alleges he was not paid all commissions
CHARLESTON – A former sales representative for a Kanawha County business alleges he is owed unpaid commissions.
Preferred Air alleged to have negligently designed and installed HVAC system
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County couple alleges a Gap Mills contractor failed to properly install a HVAC system.
Estate executor alleges Logan County physician failed to diagnose bleed
LOGAN – An Ohio woman alleges her decedent died of an undiagnosed gastrointestional bleed.
Morgantown Shrine Club Mountaineer Patrol of Osiris Temple Aaonms file suit over 1986 lease
MORGANTOWN – A nonprofit organization is seeking the court's help in regards to a lease it signed in 1986.
Woman who struck cow on I-64 seeks damages from V&J Farms
WINFIELD – A driver is seeking damages from a Scott Depot farm after she struck one of its cows on Interstate 64.
Sports Fanz alleged to owe more than $13,000 for ordered goods
WINFIELD – A Kentucky company alleges a St. Albans business failed to pay for goods it ordered.
Blankenship officially files to run as Constitution Party candidate for Senate
CHARLESTON — Don Blankenship officially filed to run on the ballot for U.S. Senate on the Constitution Party.
DuPont sues Kathy Brown Law, Brown Houston over conflict of interest allegations
CHARLESTON — DuPont has filed a lawsuit against Brown Houston regarding information disclosed to one of its former attorneys who now works for the firm.
Panel confirms removal of Richwood mayor over alleged misuse of public funds
CHARLESTON – A three-judge panel confirmed the removal of Bob Henry Baber as Richwood's mayor July 20, stating that his behavior was the "epitome of an improper abuse" of political power.
Service Pump & Supply alleges Louisiana company owes more than $100,000 for power generators
HUNTINGTON – A Huntington company alleges a Louisiana business failed to pay in full for the rental of power generators.
Estate administrator alleges nurse anesthetist failed to control woman's blood pressure during colonoscopy
CHARLESTON – A Winifrede man alleges a nurse anesthetist failed to control a woman's blood pressure during a colonoscopy, which contributed to her death.
Former Westwood Middle School student's family files suit after student suffered fracture while playing football
MORGANTOWN – A Texas family that formerly resided in Monongalia County is seeking damages from a school system after their son was injured while playing football.
Woman seeks damages from Kroger after fall in Wheeling store
WHEELING – A Wheeling woman alleges she was injured at a grocery store in the city because of a liquid left in an aisle.
Consumer alleges Global Investment Group is wrongfully refusing to return payments
HUNTINGTON – A consumer alleges she requested a return of payments she made on a layaway agreement for a vehicle and that the seller has refused to return the money.
New River Piggly Wiggly alleged to owe more than $7,000 for goods
HUNTINGTON – A Huntington-based wholesale grocer alleges a Fayetteville retail store failed to pay for goods it purchased.
Blankenship to attempt to run for Senate via Constitution Party
CHARLESTON — Don Blankenship is set to file the paperwork to run in the general election under the Constitution Party.
CSX to pay $2.2 million in tentative settlement for train derailment
CHARLESTON — The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), along with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the State of West Virginia announced a tentative settlement with CSX Transportation for the train derailment that occurred in 2015.
Alford Home Solutions says black employee was terminated for 'legitimate, nondiscriminatory' reasons
CHARLESTON – A St. Albans home improvement company is denying a black man's allegations in a lawsuit filed earlier this year that he was fired from his job on his first day without reason or justification.
State Farm alleged to have canceled policies after report of bat infestation
WHEELING – Property owners allege their insurance company canceled their policies after they reported an infestation of bats.