News from 2018
Daughter says her father's assisted living facility was negligent
A surviving relative is suing an assisted living facility, citing alleged negligence.
Former WOWK reporter accuses station of racial and sexual discrimination, harassment, retaliation
HUNTINGTON – A former WOWK-TV reporter has filed a lawsuit accusing the station of racial and sexual discrimination, harassment and retaliation. Aaliyah Brown filed her complaint Dec. 10 in Cabell Circuit Court against Nexstar Broadcasting Inc., which operates WOWK.
Kanawha Co. couple claims surgeon and medical center were negligent
A woman and and her husband are suing a doctor and a medical center, citing alleged negligence.
Putnam couple claims electric company cut trees on their property without permission
A couple is suing an electric power company, citing alleged breach of contract.
Couple claims insurance company breached contract
A couple is suing an insurance company, citing alleged breach of contract.
Woman claims negligence caused relative's death, sues doctor and hospital
A surviving relative is suing medical practitioners, citing alleged negligence.
Property owner suing contractor and lender, citing breach of contract
A real estate owner is suing a contractor and a lender, citing alleged breach of contract and negligence.
Man alleges telephone harassment
A consumer is suing an outsourcing company, citing alleged violation of telephone harassment statutes.
United Talent says corporation didn't pay for services, sues
An employment agency is suing an Ohio corporation, citing alleged breach of agreement.
Property owners say sewage system was faulty, sue service district
Property owners are suing a government entity, citing alleged violation of statutory duty.
Former employee sues employer citing disability discrimination
A former employee is suing Valley Wellness Pharmacy LLC and Dipti Patel, employers, citing alleged disability discrimination and wrongful termination.
Kanawha County resident accuses health care providers of unlawful actions
A patient is suing health care providers, citing alleged unlawful actions.
Contractor claims property owners didn't pay for services
A contractor is suing property owners, citing alleged breach of contract and unjust enrichment.
W.Va., 39 other states reach $68 million deal with UBS over interest rate benchmark
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has announced the state is part of a $68 million, 40-state settlement with UBS to resolve allegations of fraudulent conduct involving the manipulation of LIBOR, a benchmark interest rate that affects financial instruments worth trillions of dollars and has a far-reaching impact on global markets and consumers.
Monongalia Circuit Judge Clawges retiring
MORGANTOWN – Monongalia Circuit Judge Russell M. Clawges Jr. is retiring next month. Clawges, who will turn 69 on Jan. 30, announced his retirement effective Jan. 31.
Circuit Judge Wilkes retiring in January
MARTINSBURG – One of the state's veteran circuit judges is retiring next month.
Estate executor sues nursing home facility operators
An estate executor is suing nursing home facility operators citing alleged negligence and reckless misconduct.
Husband and wife accuse stone patio contractor of breach of contract
A husband and wife are suing Terry Bailey and L&T Property Solutions LLC, stone patio contractors, citing alleged breach of contract and negligence.
Mother says dance studio was negligent in child's injury
A mother is suing Bridget's Dance Academy LLC, a dance studio owner, citing alleged negligence.
Estate executor says negligence of nursing home contributed to death
An estate executor is suing Seventeenth Street Associates LLC, et al, nursing home facility operators, citing alleged negligence and reckless misconduct.