News from August 2019
West Virginia should recover money from Frontier's improper actions
Frontier’s actions have cost the State of West Virginia approximately $5,000,000
Teacher convicted of sexual assault of former student, will spend 1-5 years in prison
WHEELING – A former Ohio County teacher has been convicted of third-degree sexual assault of a student and will spend at least one year in prison.
Woman alleges she was constructively discharged from Marco's Pizza because of pregnancy
WINFIELD – A woman alleges she was discriminated against by a Putnam County pizzeria because of her pregnancy.
Suit states West Virginia woman's death due to Lumber Liquidators formaldehyde-containing laminate flooring
MOUNDSVILLE – The administrator of a deceased Marshall County woman's estate is suing Lumber Liquidators alleging exposure to Chinese-made laminate flooring containing formaldehyde caused her cancer and premature death.
Valley Grove couple alleges WVU-employed doctor was not qualified for surgery
WHEELING – A Valley Grove couple is suing West Virginia University (WVU) Board of Governors over alleged injuries from multiple surgeries at Wheeling Hospital.
Man alleges unmarked step at Cornerstone Grill caused him to fall
PINEVILLE – A Roderfield man is suing a Pineville restaurant for injuries he sustained when he was at the business.
Fairview couple claims two-year delay in moving into new home due to Lowe's not fixing flooring
KINGWOOD – A Fairview couple claims that a home improvement store's delay in correcting and compensating them for its contractor's faulty flooring installation has caused a more than two-year delay in moving into their home.
Man claims MidFirst breached loan agreement after foreclosing while he was waiting for disability back pay
HUNTINGTON – A Milton man alleges his mortgage lender foreclosed on his home without first providing alternatives.
Woman alleges Moses AutoMall of Huntington sold her defective Nissan
HUNTINGTON – A Saint Albans woman is claiming a Huntington auto dealership sold her a defective vehicle without disclosing its issues.
Carrier alleges Alecto failed to pay for HVAC equipment
WHEELING – Carrier Corp. is suing Alecto Healthcare Services and others for allegedly failing to pay for goods and services.
Mercer woman claims Hometown Grocery liable for accident caused by store's vehicle, employee driver
PRINCETON – A Mercer County woman is suing Hometown Grocery in Princeton and the driver of the store's vehicle after she allegedly suffered injuries in a crash that occurred in the store's parking lot.
Circuit judge dismisses case involving Rockwool agreement
CHARLES TOWN — A lawsuit regarding the proposed Rockwool manufacturing plant was dismissed from Jefferson Circuit Court last week after the judge said he would not rule on the constitutionality of the agreement at issue.
Novartis alleges Mylan violated patent laws relating to prescription drug
WHEELING – Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. is suing Mylan Pharmaceuticals over alleged violations of patent laws related to the drug Gilenya.
Weirton residents sue city, steel mill owners over alleged heavy metal exposure from mill's demolition
NEW CUMBERLAND – Several Weirton residents are suing Frontier Industrial Corp. over alleged exposure to toxic substances after the demolition of an abandoned steel mill.
New Cumberland man alleges Ohio dealership failed to honor truck's warranty
NEW CUMBERLAND – A New Cumberland man is suing an Ohio auto dealer over allegations it failed to honor the warranty and service contract of his vehicle and refused to pay for repairs.
Man alleges benzene exposure from CRC Industries products caused cancer
CHARLESTON – A Washington, West Virginia man is suing CRC Industries for injuries allegedly sustained from exposure to dangerous chemicals during his career.
Woman sues Dollar General after allegedly falling because of water on floor
WILLIAMSON – A Williamson woman is suing Dollar General after she claims she was injured while in one of its stores because of water on the floor.
Union plans allege City Electric failed to pay benefit contributions
CHARLESTON – A Charleston electrical industry contractor is alleged to have failed to pay unpaid fringe benefit contributions to union funds.
Landlord sues Brick Oven Pizza owner over insurance payout after fire destroys property
HUNTINGTON – The operator of Brick Oven Pizza and his insurer are facing a lawsuit by their landlord who claims he was the beneficiary of an insurance claim payout following a fire at the restaurant that damaged the property.
Federal government denies wrongdoing in medical lawsuit filed by couple over son's birth
BECKLEY – The federal government filed an answer in a lawsuit against it and Raleigh General Hospital over allegations the hospital and government were responsible for negligence that occurred during a child's birth.