News from May 2018
Huntington National Bank alleges borrower, guarantor owe $142,000
CHARLESTON — A Huntington banking institution is suing architectural consultants, alleging breach of a promissory note.
Kanawha County property owner accuses HVAC company of fraud
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County property owner is suing an HVAC system company, alleging breach of contract and breach of implied warranty.
Former inmate accuses correction authorities of excessive force
CHARLESTON — A former inmate is suing the West Virginia correctional authority, alleging assault and battery.
Lindsay plans to run for vacant Kanawha Circuit Court judge position
CHARLESTON – A veteran Charleston attorney is throwing his hat into the ring for the vacant Kanawha Circuit Court judgeship.
Man alleges he was struck by board due to storage facility's negligence
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County man is suing Cross Lanes storage facility operators, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries to the plaintiff.
Cabell Huntington Hospital accused of wrongful death
HUNTINGTON — A Kentucky woman is suing a Cabell County medical facility operator, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries and death.
Logan County customers accuse used car dealer of fraud
CHARLESTON — Two Logan County customers are suing used car dealers, alleging misrepresentation.
Brickstreet Mutual alleges petroleum company owes $30,000
CHARLESTON — A Charleston insurance company is suing a petroleum business, alleging an unpaid premium of more than $30,000.
Supreme Court declines to expand West Virginia's products liability law
CHARLESTON -- The state Supreme Court has declined to expand West Virginia's products liability law, saying a plaintiff has no cause of action against a brand-name drug manufacturer when the drug used was made by a generic manufacturer.
Judge sees litigation as only an `aid in settlement discussions’ for opioid lawsuits
CLEVELAND (Legal Newsline) - The judge overseeing hundreds of lawsuits against the opioid industry that have been consolidated in federal court said some trials may occur but that litigation is “not a substitute or replacement” for his preferred goal of a comprehensive settlement.
Marshall Hall of Fame inductee Roberts 'honored, humbled'
Steve Roberts’ motivation has always been to do right by his home state so that more people could live the kinds of lives they dream of for themselves.
Bar honoree Bowman enjoys training 'lawyers of tomorrow'
MORGANTOWN -- Gregory Bowman is proud knowing that his fingerprints and insights are all over a profession that he’s given most of his life to serving.
Blankenship refuses to support Morrisey in race against Manchin
CHARLESTON – Don Blankenship will not be supporting Attorney General Patrick Morrisey in the U.S. Senate race against incumbent Democrat Joe Manchin.
Wayne Co. woman says health care providers failed to diagnose foot fracture
HUNTINGTON — A Wayne County woman is suing Cabell County health care providers, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Former inmate alleges jail operators used excessive force
HUNTINGTON — A former inmate is suing Cabell County jail operators, alleging false imprisonment, battery and unlawful use of excessive force.
Brother-in-law alleges nursing home operators' negligence caused relative's death
HUNTINGTON — A brother-in-law is suing Huntington nursing home facility operators, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries and the death of a relative.
WVU law school elects Wessels as new journal editor
MORGANTOWN -- A new editor of West Virginia University Law School's journal has been elected.
NAPA Auto Parts alleges debtor, guarantor owe more than $14,000
CHARLESTON — NAPA Auto Parts is suing a debtor and guarantor, alleging breach of contract and unjust enrichment.
St. Albans couple alleges improper foreclosure
CHARLESTON — A St. Albans couple is suing a mortgage loan servicer and holder, alleging illegal and abusive loan servicing.
Kanawha County motorist alleges tractor trailer driver caused crash
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County motorist is suing motor carrier operator and driver, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.