News from 2018
Equipment distributor alleges mining company owes $232,000
CHARLESTON — An equipment distributor is suing a mining company, alleging breach of contract and unpaid debts.
Customer alleges Big Lots' negligence led to personal injuries
PRINCETON — A Mercer County woman is suing Big Lots Stores, alleging negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Health care group accuses bank of illegal conversion
PRINCETON — A Bluefield health care business is suing a bank, alleging conversion.
Motorist alleges flooring company's truck caused collision
WHEELING — A Pennsylvania motorist is suing a flooring company and tractor-trailer operators, alleging negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Vehicle crash victim alleges GEICO refused to pay correct amount of damages
MARTINSBURG — A vehicle owner is suing GEICO, alleging breach of contract for crash injuries to the plaintiff.
Driver and insurance company sued after accident
NEW CUMBERLAND — A motorist is suing Daniel L. Hazlip and Permanent General Assurance Corp., an insurer, citing alleged breach of contract and negligence.
Martinsburg woman alleges shingles vaccine caused viral infection
MARTINSBURG – A Martinsburg couple alleges the wife was injured by a shingles vaccine.
DAL Global Services employee alleges he was terminated in retaliation
CHARLESTON – A former employee of a staffing service that provides employees to airlines alleges he was terminated shortly after reporting concerns about training.
St. Albans man alleges credit bureaus failed to correct inaccurate information on reports
CHARLESTON – A St. Albans consumer alleges there is inaccurate information on his credit reports that has not been corrected dispute his disputes.
Reedsville files suit against Preston Meadows Development association over stormwater runoff
KINGWOOD – A municipal corporation alleges a developing is unlawfully discharging stormwater into the sewer system.
WVDEP director alleges Ravenswood underground tank owners failed to comply with order
RIPLEY – The owners of three underground storage tanks in Jackson County are alleged to have failed to comply with an order issued by a state agency.
State alleges tree service failed to obtain workers' comp insurance
CHARLESTON – The state is seeking to enjoin a company from doing business in West Virginia because allegedly does not have workers' compensation insurance.
Man says he was told wrong Powerball cutoff time, files $700 million lawsuit
CHARLESTON – A Charleston man has filed a lawsuit seeking $700 million over allegations he was told the incorrect cutoff time to play the Powerball lottery in 2017 at a Texas convenience store.
Carter Contracting alleged to have failed to complete work outlined in contract
WHEELING – A Wheeling couple alleges a company it hired to do renovations in their home accepted money from a loan but did not complete the work.
Fort Gay man seeks compensation from State Farm over collision injuries
WAYNE – A Fort Gay man alleges his insurer has failed and refused to pay his demands for underinsured motorist coverage.
Davis Creek Auto Group files suit against financing company over allegedly bogus charges
CHARLESTON – An auto wholesale business has filed a suit against financing solutions company over allegedly unauthorized charges.
Beneficiaries allege Huntington National Bank failed to properly invest trust
CHARLESTON — Beneficiaries of the trust are suing a bank, alleging breach of fiduciary duty.
Calhoun County vehicle passenger alleges heavy load carriers caused crash
CHARLESTON — A Calhoun County man is suing motor and heavy load carriers, alleging negligence, recklessness and vicarious liability.
Financial advisory firm accuses energy companies of fraud
CHARLESTON — A financial advisory firm is suing oil and gas companies, alleging breach of contract, intentional tort/fraud, unjust enrichment and violation of the West Virginia Uniform Voidable Transactions Act.
Webster Co. woman accuses debt collector of illegal practices
ELKINS — A Webster County woman has filed a class action lawsuit against a lending company, alleging violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act.