News from May 2018
Former employee accuses Cross Lanes business of age discrimination
CHARLESTON — A Griffithsville man is suing a Cross Lanes business, alleging age discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination.
Lender alleges used car dealer owes $51,000
HUNTINGTON — A Cabell County lender is suing a used car dealer, alleging the defendant breached an oral agreement and owes $51,000.
Kanawha Co. woman alleges GM sold defective vehicle
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County woman is suing General Motors, alleging breach of express and implied warranties.
WVU law professor wins prestigious scholarship award
MORAGANTOWN -- The West Virginia University’s College of Law has awarded professor Joshua Weishart its annual Significant Scholarship Award for his article, ““Equal Liberty in Proportion.”
Horse trainer claims Charles Town Gaming tried to 'take his livelihood'
MARTINSBURG – A man is suing PNGI Charles Town Gaming after he claims it caused him damages when it attempted to eject him from training horses at its track in an alleged attempt to “take his livelihood” from him.
Justices grant summary judgment to subdivision for homeowners’ delinquent assessments
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals issued a ruling that a subdivision was rightfully awarded summary judgment by a circuit court in 2016.
Woman sues physician for mother’s death
BECKLEY – A woman is suing a Virginia physician she claims is responsible for her mother’s death.
Man sues Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company for car accident, breach of contract
CHARLESTON – A man is suing Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company after he claims it breached its contract with him after he was involved in a car accident.
Woman sues Coralicious Incorporated for FLSA violations
HUNTINGTON – A woman is suing Coralicious Incorporated after she claims it violated the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Woman sues Allstate for breach of contract
MARTINSBURG – A woman is suing Allstate after she claims it breached its contract with her when it denied coverage for water damage in her home.
WVU professor calls teaching her 'most rewarding job'
MORGANTOWN -- The distinctions keep coming for decorated U.S. Army veteran and West Virginia associate professor of law and public health scholar Jennifer D. Oliva.
Lawsuit will be filed against state DOH for fatal wreck in I-64 work zone
CHARLESTON – Construction on Interstate 64 in Putnam and Cabell counties has led to scores of traffic accidents as well as the deaths of three people and an unborn baby. And soon, there will be a lawsuit filed regarding one of the deaths.
New Bar fellow McGinley 'appreciates the recognition'
MORGANTOWN -- Patrick McGinley’s selection as a fellow of the West Virginia Bar Foundation has been four decades in the making.
WVU introduces legal certification for energy sector
MORGANTOWN -- West Virginia University is introducing a legal certification class on title research for students who are graduating and are interested in continuing their career in the energy sector.
Consumer alleges deceptive debt collection practices
WHEELING — An Ohio County woman has filed a class action lawsuit against a mortgage corporation, alleging misleading representation.
Caterpillar Financial alleges debtor, guarantor owe $25,000
BECKLEY — Caterpillar Financial is suing a Beaver debtor and guarantor, alleging breach of contract and a guaranty agreement.
Buffalo property lessee alleges hunting club killed or stole 4 cows
WINFIELD — A Buffalo property lessee is suing a real estate company and hunting club, alleging a breach of the plaintiff's lease contract allowed personal property to be damaged.
Son alleges Dunbar nursing home operators' negligence caused mother's death
CHARLESTON — A South Charleston man is suing Dunbar nursing home operators, alleging negligence and reckless misconduct in the death of his mother.
Securities representative accuses Morgan Stanley of breach of contract
CHARLESTON — A securities representative is suing Morgan Stanley and a human resources director, alleging breach of statutory duties.
Fayette Co. property owner accuses lending company of misrepresentations
FAYETTEVILLE — A Fayette County homeowner is suing loan lending company, alleging fraudulent representation.