News from October 2018
Putnam student alleges school board's negligence caused his feet to be crushed
WINFIELD — A student is suing the county board of education, alleging negligence caused severe injuries to his feet and ankles.
Kanawha Co. man accuses Jaguar dealership of violating Lemon Law
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County man is suing a Jaguar dealership, alleging breach of warranties.
Report: Surging securities class actions over corporate M&A, 'adverse events,' a growing 'litigation racket'
Saying the trend carries substantial costs for investors and the entire economy, a new report is calling for reforms to tamp down on the growing surge in the number of so-called securities class action lawsuits filed against companies over mergers, acquisitions or stock price drops - a phenomenon the report author called a "litigation racket."
Supreme Court candidate Tabit seeks more accountability for judiciary
CHARLESTON — Supreme Court of Appeals candidate Joanna I. Tabit hopes to instill more accountability to the state's judiciary if she is elected in November.
Supreme Court candidate Long seeks to strengthen guardian ad Litem program
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Supreme Court candidate Brenden D. Long wants to strengthen a program in family court involving guardians ad Litem if he is elected to the state Supreme Court of Appeals in November.
Mercer County couple accuses medical device manufacturers of negligence
PRINCETON — A Mercer County husband and wife are suing medical device manufacturers, alleging strict liability-manufacturing defect, failure to warn/use defect, negligence, breach of express warranty, and breach of implied warranty of merchantability,
Family member accuses Huntington nursing home of negligence
HUNTINGTON — A family representative is suing a Huntington nursing home facility, alleging negligence.
Culloden motorist alleges Tri-State Authority Transit Authority's passenger van caused crash
HUNTINGTON — A Culloden resident is suing a regional bus service company and driver, alleging negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Kanawha County property owner alleges 7-Eleven, others damaged grounds
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County property owner is suing 7-11 and others, alleging breach of a lease agreement, negligence and conversion.
State alleges medical service failed to have valid workers' compensation insurance
CHARLESTON — A state government agency is suing state employers, alleging breach of duty and default in payments.
Trucking company alleges repair service failed to fix semi-trailer truck
CHARLESTON — An Illinois trucking company is suing a Parkersburg repair business, alleging breach of contract and negligence.
Developer says company behind Southridge T.G.I. Friday's owes more than $370,000
CHARLESTON — A real estate development company is suing a restaurant owner, alleging breach of contract.
Breast cancer survivor accuses WVU of medical malpractice
MORGANTOWN — A Harrison County breast cancer survivor has filed a medical malpractice lawsuit.
State DOH alleges billboard company damaged property
CHARLESTON — The state transportation department is suing a billboard company, alleging breach of contract and negligence.
Injured driver alleges Liberty Mutual failed to cover damages
NEW CUMBERLAND — An injured driver is suing Liberty Mutual, alleging breach of an insurance contract.
State board to hear judicial complaints against Loughry just before his federal sentencing
CHARLESTON – The state Judicial Hearing Board has scheduled a hearing against convicted and suspended state Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry.
Housing authority accuses insurance company of negligence
MOUNDSVILLE — A Marshall County housing authority is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of implied duty of good faith and fair dealing and negligence.
Mr. Loughry, you need to leave
The convicted and suspended Supreme Court Justice apparently does not share the governor’s concern that our state’s reputation is being tarnished by the continuing drama.
Construction equipment supplier alleges drilling business owes $7,400
BECKLEY — A construction equipment supplier is suing a drilling and blasting company, alleging unjust enrichment.
Charleston couple accuses mortgage company of contract breach
CHARLESTON — A Charleston couple is suing a mortgage loan company, alleging breach of contract and negligence.