News from August 2019
Elkins couple sue Ocwen Loan Servicing for alleged violation of debt-collection law
ELKINS — A couple is suing Ocwen Loan Servicing for alleged violations of West Virginia debt collection law.
TH Exploration among defendants accused of failing to enter good-faith negotiations over pipeline right-of-way
MOUNDSVILLE — Four individuals are suing TH Exploration and others for allegedly failing to negotiate in good faith a right-of-way agreement.
Fired worker sues Arch Coal, alleging disability discrimination
CLARKSBURG — A man is suing Arch Coal, alleging wrongful termination.
Trump Jr. wants Blankenship's defamation case against him dismissed
CHARLESTON – Donald Trump Jr. has filed a motion to dismiss Don Blankenship’s defamation lawsuit against him.
AG's office warns consumers about different types of credit card scams
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office is warning consumers about a few scams related to credit and debit cards.
Counterclaim filed in lawsuit involving argument between pipeline operator, individual
MORGANTOWN —The defendant in a case involving Northeast Natural Energy and a pipeline filed a counterclaim, seeking damages.
Woman claims Maples Health Care provided inadequate care for late family member
PRINCETON — A woman is suing Maples Health Care for allegedly failing to care for her family member.
Consumer alleges Walkers Auto Sales failed to pay him for Subaru he sold
FAYETTEVILLE – A consumer alleges a Springdale auto dealer failed to pay him for a car he sold to it.
Son files wrongful death suit against Rockin Chair Residential Care over mother's treatment
PRINCETON – A Bluefield man has filed a suit against a Lerona assisted living facility where his late mother resided over allegations of wrongful death.
Woman alleges she was terminated by HealthSmart Benefit Solutions because of age, medical leave
CHARLESTON – A West Virginia woman alleges she was fired from HealthSmart Benefit Solutions after 22 years of employment and replaced with a younger employee after she returned from medical leave.
Car dealership who sold vehicle to person with fake identity sues Lexington Insurance over claim denial
HUNTINGTON – A West Virginia car dealership who sold a vehicle to someone using a fake identity is suing its insurer for denying its claim.
Lineman injured in bucket truck malfunction seeks damages from Altec
CHARLESTON – A Madison lineman who suffered injuries after a bucket truck malfunctioned alleges the leveling system of the aerial device was not properly adjusted during an inspection.
Driver sues Recovery Point for injuries sustained in car accident
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing Recovery Point of Huntington following a car accident allegedly caused by one of its patients.
Woman alleges Putnam County EMS took too long to reach residence to help late husband after calling 911
WINFIELD – A woman is suing Putnam County EMS for allegedly not responding to her home in an acceptable amount of time when she called for emergency services.
Man sues Coal-Mac over work-related head injury
LOGAN – A Coeburn man is suing the operator of a Holden coal mine alleging negligence after he was injured on the job.
Pipefitter alleges Bidell Gas Compression terminated him in retaliation after on-the-job injury
NEW CUMBERLAND – A Hancock County man is suing Bidell Gas Compression and his supervisor alleging that after he was injured on the job, his employment was terminated.
Former Logan-Mingo Area Mental Health employee files suit over allegations supervisor made lewd comments
WILLIAMSON – A Williamson man is suing Logan-Mingo Area Mental Health (LMAMH) over allegations that he was subjected to a hostile work environment and then terminated after reporting a supervisor's comments.
Miner's daughter alleges masks sold by Mine Safety Appliances failed to protect lungs
WILLIAMSON – The daughter of a deceased miner who worked in West Virginia coal mines for nearly 40 years has filed suit against the manufacturers and distributors of respirators and dust masks over allegations their defective products led to his lung disease.
Couple alleges PP&J Structures and General Contracting, subcontractor were negligent in home construction
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County couple alleges a contractor and subcontractor were negligent in the construction of their Nitro home.
State alleges J M Kiser Construction does not have workers' compensation insurance in violation of law
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner is suing Justin Kiser, doing business as J M Kiser Construction, for allegedly failing to obtain or maintain workers' compensation insurance.