News from 2018
Personal banker alleges she was discharged due to age
LOGAN — A 70-year-old woman is suing JP Morgan Chase, alleging age discrimination and wrongful termination.
Acting Supreme Court says Loughry, Davis impeachment trials shouldn't happen either
CHARLESTON – An acting state Supreme Court has issued an order saying the impeachment trials of convicted and suspended Justice Allen Loughry and retired Justice Robin Jean Davis shouldn’t take place either.
Martinsburg firefighters amend lawsuit to include more discrimination by city, fire chief
MARTINSBURG – A lawsuit filed by more than three dozen current and retired Martinsburg firefighters allegedly failing to pay holiday pay has been amended to include further discriminatory tactics.
Governor says he knows of no final settlement with McKesson; Morrisey again chides Manchin
CHARLESTON – Gov. Jim Justice says talks are continuing regarding a state settlement with a major drug company, but said nothing is finalized and that both sides are working on the issue.
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.