News from February 2019
Motorist sues AutoZone and employee over traffic accident
A motorist is suing an employer and its employee, citing alleged negligence.
Milk catcher sues United Dairy after workplace accident results in leg amputation
A milk catcher is suing an Ohio corporation, citing an allegedly unsafe work environment.
Employee claims CAMC mistreated him because of his ethnicity
An employee is suing a health care facility, citing alleged racial discrimination and wrongful discharge.
Insurer sues Glow Worm Coal Company for breach of contract
CHARLESTON — A licensed insurer is suing Glow Worm Coal Company, a client, citing alleged breach of duty and unjust enrichment.
Limited liability company sues borrowers for unpaid loan
A limited liability company is suing borrowers, citing alleged breach of loan agreement.
Consumers sue Ford, lender alleging breach of contract
Consumers are suing an automobile dealer and lender, citing alleged violation of the "lemon law."
Insurance company sues Jerrco Inc. for unpaid premium
CHARLESTON — A liability insurer is suing a Virginia corporation for alleged breach of duty and unjust enrichment.
Brickstreet Mutual seeks $31,000 from North Carolina company in breach of contract lawsuit
CHARLESTON — A licensed insurer is suing a North Carolina company, citing alleged breach of duty and unjust enrichment.
Homeowners sue contractors JS Breeden Builders for fraudulent business practices
CHARLESTON — Property owners are suing remodeling contractors J.S. Breeden Builders Inc. and James Scott Breeden, citing alleged breach of duty and negligence.
Real estate company North Hills Group sues frack fluid disposal operators for gross negligence
FAYETTEVILLE — A real estate property owner is suing Danny Webb and Danny Webb Construction Co., Inc., a frack fluid disposal operator, citing alleged breach of fiduciary duty and unjust enrichment.
Motorist sues utility truck owner Eagle Distributing Company, driver for negligence
HUNTINGTON — A motorist is suing Eagle Distributing Company and Joseph F. Hiner, utility truck owner and driver, citing alleged negligence.
Founder DiTrapano's legacy lives on despite Charleston law firm's recent name change
CHARLESTON –DiTrapano Barrett DiPiero McGinley & Simmons has a new name, but the members insist it’s the same law firm. The firm, located in downtown Charleston, now is known as DiPiero Simmons McGinley & Bastress.
Warner's love for law started as a child, remains strong to this day
Since he was a child, Bobby Warner knew he wanted to practice law, as his father’s career was always interesting and attractive.
Canterbury says damage done by Loughry goes deeper than crimes for which he was convicted
CHARLESTON – The former state Supreme Court administrator who was fired days after former Justice Allen Loughry became chief justice says he thinks justice has been served.
City claims contractor breached contract with subpar work
A municipal corporation is suing a construction company, citing alleged breach of contract.
Landowner says property buyer breached contract
A landowner is suing a property management company, citing alleged breach of contract.
Estate of man killed in collision sues driver, owner
A personal representative is suing a vehicle owner and operator, citing alleged negligence.
Surviving spouse sues vehicle's driver and owner
A widow is suing a vehicle owner and its operator, citing alleged negligence.
Loughry sentenced to two years in prison
CHARLESTON – Former state Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry has been sentenced to two years in prison and three years supervised probation.
Supreme Court statewide e-filing system to be fully implemented by 2021
CHARLESTON — West Virginia is on its way to having a fully uniform e-filing system across all 55 counties over the next few years.