News from June 2018
Property owners claim Wiseman Construction damaged property, breached lease
CHARLESTON — A pair of property owners are suing former tenant Wiseman Construction Co. Inc., for an alleged breach of a lease agreement.
Land owner seeks compensation from EQT for sale of hydrocarbons
NEW MARTINSVILLE — A landowner is suing EQT Production Co., alleging breach of contract in connection with the sale of hydrocarbons.
Attorney-in-fact seeks damages for breach of lease agreement
CHARLESTON — An attorney-in-fact is suing Service Corp. International and Bartlett-Burdette-Cox Funeral Home Inc., for an alleged breach of a lease agreement.
Morrisey warns of price gouging during state of emergency
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is advising consumers to watch out for price gouging during a state of emergency due to heavy rain in the state's Eastern Panhandle.
AG's office secures $257K elder abuse settlement, shuts down meat wholesaler
AG's office secures $257K elder abuse settlement, shuts down meat wholesaler
AG praises U.S. Supreme Court ruling in wedding cake case
Morrisey praises U.S. Supreme Court ruling in wedding cake case
Blankenship's attempt to vacate sentence being played like musical chairs
Blankenship's attempt to vacate sentence being played like musical chairs
Insurer alleges Lowe's negligently installed supply line to ice maker at Clifftop home
FAYETTEVILLE – An insurance company is seeking recovery of more than $15,000 it paid to a homeowner from Lowe's over allegations the negligent installation of a supply line caused water damage to the home.
Widow seeks funeral costs from Hidden Valley operators over husband's death
FAYETTEVILLE – The widow of a man admitted to an Oak Hill health care facility alleges he fell within hours of admission and later died from his injuries.
Man alleges products provided by Safety-Kleen Systems, others caused cancer
WINFIELD – A Putnam County couple alleges the husband's exposure to chemicals while working at a Nitro facility caused him to develop cancer.
Woman seeks refund of purchase of Jeep over alleged nonconformities
BECKLEY – A Beaver consumer alleges a new vehicle she purchased has warranty nonconformities that have impaired its use and market value.
State Supreme Court administrator Johnson resigns; Allen steps in
State Supreme Court administrator Johnson resigns; Allen steps in
Son files wrongful death suit against Ansted Center nursing home
FAYETTEVILLE – A Fenwick man alleges an Ansted nursing home failed to provide a safe environment for his late father.
Supreme Court rules former Massey shareholders' lawsuit in mine explosion rightfully dismissed
CHARLESTON—The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that former shareholders of Massey Energy Company lacked standing to pursue a derivative shareholder lawsuit related to a deadline mine explosion in 2010.
Justices: Harrison Co. property taxes were never delinquent, reverses decision
CHARLESTON—The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals reversed a decision regarding the ownership of certain oil and gas rights in Harrison County.
Surgical resident claims hostile work environment, discrimination at Marshall University
HUNTINGTON — A surgical resident is suing Marshall University, Marshall's Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine and others, alleging discrimination, hostile work environment and retaliation.
CAMC accused of negligence in discontinuing woman's medicine
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County couple is suing the Charleston Area Medical Center, alleging negligence.
Trinity Homes' owner accused of failing to pay for promised scoreboard sponsorship
WHEELING — A sports marketing company is suing Tim Davis, doing business as Trinity Homes LLC, alleging breach of agreement.
Suit claims Eldercare Health's negligence led to woman's multiple falls
RIPLEY — The personal representative of a nursing home resident is suing Eldercare of Jackson County LLC, doing business as Eldercare Health and Rehabilitation, and Todd Kimble, alleging reckless misconduct.
Ridgetop Capital seeks declaration in dispute with Antero Resources
NEW MARTINSVILLE – A limited partnership is seeking a declaration regarding a dispute over oil and gas ownership of a Wetzel County property.