News from February 2019
Opposition to charter schools doesn't make sense
It is puzzling to us that there could be such great acceptance of public charter schools in New Orleans and such total opposition from the unions and the school boards, including the State School Board, in West Virginia, where our public schools rank near the bottom in achievement.
For Richard Lindsay, law and medicine became one passion, one career
For Dr. Richard Lindsay of Tabor, Lindsay & Associates, pursuing a career in law merged two of his passions: medicine and legal work.
Landscaping company seeks payment for work it performed
A landscaping company is suing a construction company, citing alleged breach of contract and unjust enrichment.
Consumer sues GM alleging breach of warranty on Chevy Equinox
A consumer is suing a car manufacturer, citing alleged breach of duty of good faith, breach of implied warranty, breach of express warranty, common law fraud and misrepresentation, and violations of the "lemon law" and the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act.
Woman sues for her alleged portion of ex-husband's estate
A deceased man's former wife is suing a financial service company, citing alleged unjust enrichment.
Borrower says Wells Fargo harassed him with phone calls
A consumer is suing a financing company, citing alleged intentional infliction of emotional distress and violation of telephone harassment statutes.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF WEST VIRGINIA: U.S. Attorney’s Office Collects Nearly $2 Million in Civil and Criminal Actions for U.S. Taxpayers in Fiscal Year 2018
U.S. Attorney Bill Powell announced today that the Northern District of West Virginia collected $1,815,859 in criminal and civil actions in Fiscal Year 2018.
Ketchum seeks probation or fine while federal prosecutors want him to serve 6-12 months
CHARLESTON – Former state Supreme Court Justice Menis Ketchum’s attorney says his client only should be placed on probation or fined on a federal wire fraud charge.
Man claims former Charleston mayor, city ignored FOIA request
A Putnam County resident is suing a mayor and a city, citing an alleged violation of West Virginia Code 29B.
Woman claims she was abused at health care facility
A Kanawha County resident is suing health care providers, citing alleged negligence.
Building supplier sues contractor alleging nonpayment
A building supply firm is suing a West Virginia company, citing alleged breach of personal guaranty and unjust enrichment.
Woman says home care service company violated FLSA obligations
An employee is suing a home care service company, citing alleged breach of contract and unpaid wages.
Development authority alleging breach of real estate purchase contract
A West Virginia public entity is suing a company and an individual citing alleged breach of contract and unjust enrichment.
Man claims property inspectors were reckless and negligent
A property owner is suing property inspectors, citing alleged breach of duty.
EQT agrees to $53.5 million settlement in gas royalty payment case
CLARKSBURG — EQT Corp. agreed to a settlement in a federal class-action lawsuit alleging it wasn't fully paying gas royalty payments.
JCPenney customer sues store after being injured in fall
A customer is suing retail store operators, citing alleged negligence and premises liability.
Consumer says defective Rural King heater exploded and damaged his eyes
A consumer is suing a home store and a heater manufacturer, citing alleged breach of express warranty, breach of implied warranty and negligence.
Woman says she was injured by tripping, falling at Drug Emporium
A woman is suing a drug store, citing alleged negligence and premises liability.
Rental company sues oil and gas independent producer alleging breach of contract
A rental company is suing an oil and gas independent producer, citing alleged breach of lease agreement and unjust enrichment.
Former inmate sues correctional officers alleging assault and battery
A former inmate is suing correctional officers, citing alleged unlawful use of excessive force.