News from October 2018
Mercer County grocery alleges Gassaway food business owes $15,000
PRINCETON — A Mercer County grocery store is suing a Gassaway food company, alleging breach of contract.
Jurors hear audio of Loughry possibly tampering with witness about office renovation costs
CHARLESTON – Jurors heard testimony about possible witness tampering in the federal trial of suspended state Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry. @wvcourts
Motorist, passenger allege Weirton employee negligently caused crash
NEW CUMBERLAND — A motorist and vehicle passenger are suing Weirton and a city employee, alleging negligence caused a vehicle crash that injured the plaintiffs.
Cabell County couple alleges insurance company failed to provide subrogation payment
HUNTINGTON — A Cabell County couple is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract.
Benjamin testifies about Loughry feuding with Davis, others over use of court vehicles
CHARLESTON – A former state Supreme Court justice recalled feuding among the justices regarding use of state vehicles and a discussion with Justice Allen Loughry about an antique desk.
West Virginia Board of Accountancy accuses accountant, firm of illegal activity
WINFIELD — The West Virginia Board of Accountancy is suing a certified public accountant and his firm, seeking to enjoin them from offering services that require a license from the board.
Former employee alleges energy services business failed to timely pay wages
HARRISVILLE — A former employee has filed a class action lawsuit against energy services companies, alleging violation of workers compensation acts.
Boone Co. couple blames Charleston, Kanawha County for wife's fall
CHARLESTON — A Boone County couple is suing Charleston and a county commission, alleging negligence and violation of the city ordinance.
Insurance firm alleges Kanawha County company owes nearly $5,800
CHARLESTON — A licensed insurer is suing a Kanawha County company, alleging breach of contract and unjust enrichment in failing to pay nearly $5,800.
Business owner accuses engineering contractors of discrimination
CHARLESTON — A business owner is suing engineering contractors, alleging discrimination and retaliation.
WVU law professor participates in Harvard symposium
MORGANTOWN — A law professor at West Virginia University College of Law recently spoke at a Harvard University symposium, featuring the topic of 2018 educator walkouts.
WVU law students collect nearly 6,000 food items for donation
MORGANTOWN — West Virginia University College of Law students participated in a donation drive in September in which approximately 5,800 food items were collected and donated.
Kanawha Co. couple alleges railroad company's negligence caused flooding
CHARLESTON — Two Kanawha County residents are suing a railroad transport company, alleging gross negligence and trespassing led to flooding of the plaintiffs' property,
Scheduling order filed in Justice residency petition
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has entered a scheduling order, giving Gov. Jim Justice until Oct. 16 to respond to a petition challenging where he lives.
Commission receives applications for two judicial vacancies
CHARLESTON — The Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission is currently receiving applications for two pending vacancies in the First Judicial Circuit and the 12th Judicial Circuit.
Employee alleges VFW post violated wage payment act
CHARLESTON — A Harrison County man has filed a class action lawsuit against a Bridgeport VFW post, alleging violation of the Wage Payment and Collection Act.
Wayne County couple accuses Chase Bank of violating WVCCPA
WAYNE — Two Wayne County residents are suing Chase Bank, alleging intentional infliction of emotional distress, and violation of the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act.
Heating business alleges business customer owes $9,000
CHARLESTON — A South Charleston refrigeration contractor is suing a Scott Depot investment company, alleging it owes more than $9,000 for unpaid service.
Loughry will take the stand in his federal trial; three charges dropped
CHARLESTON – Suspended state Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry will take the stand in his federal trial.
Davis seeks federal injunction to stop her impeachment trial in state Senate
CHARLESTON – Retired state Supreme Court Justice Robin Jean Davis is seeking a federal injunction to stop her scheduled impeachment trial in the state Senate.