News from January 2019
Couple claims their new Ford Fiesta had repeated defects
A couple is suing a vehicle manufacturer, citing alleged breach of implied warranty.
Virginia man seeks additional disability benefits
A Wythe County, Virginia, man is suing a hospital, insurers and individuals, citing alleged violation of workers' compensation acts.
Couple sues after wife falls in parking lot
A couple is suing a retail food company, citing alleged negligence.
Consumer sues debt collector, citing unlawful publication of debt
A consumer is suing a debt collector, citing alleged negligence and unlawful publication of debt.
Borrower sues Midland Credit Management, alleging invasion of privacy
A consumer is suing a debt collector, citing alleged unlawful publication of debt.
Accident victim says driver, repair shop and insurance company were all negligent
A West Virginia resident is suing a motorist and others, citing alleged negligence before and after a vehicle accident.
Mechanic sues employer, says unsafe conditions caused serious injury
A mechanic is suing his employer, citing alleged failure to protect, deliberate intent and negligence.
Fired worker sues Pressley Ridge, claiming age discrimination and retaliation
A former employee is suing a residential house and its employees, citing alleged age discrimination, worker's compensation retaliation and violation of substantial public policy.
U.S. Dept. of Labor sues employer over unpaid overtime
The U.S. Department of Labor is suing an employer, citing alleged unpaid wages.
Insurance company sues contractor over alleged negligence
An insurance company is suing a general contractor, citing alleged negligence.
Ignoring federal shutdown, Goodwin says he'll hear civil cases involving government
CHARLESTON – One West Virginia federal judge plans to continue to hear civil cases involving the federal government despite the government shutdown.
2019 brings new state Supreme Court Chief Justice, new circuit judges, vacancies
CHARLESTON -- The new year brings several changes to courts across West Virginia.
AG's office warns job seekers to watch for post-holiday employment scams
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office is warning job seekers to exercise caution when looking for employment opportunities to pay off those holiday purchases.
Judge orders Justice to release finances for failure to pay sanctions
BECKLEY — District Judge Irene C. Berger ordered Giv. Jim Justice to release financial information for Justice Energy that was requested by federal prosecutors in a case involving Justice Energy's failure to repay court-imposed sanctions.
Freelance reporter sues Cabell prosecuting attorney over FOIA request
HUNTINGTON — A freelance legal researcher is suing Cabell County Prosecuting Attorney Sean K. "Corky" Hammers for violating the Freedom of Information Act.
Property buyer sues sellers and agent alleging they didn't disclose problem
A property buyer is suing sellers and an agent, citing alleged breach of duty.
Next of kin sues memorialization service provider, citing grave desecration
A man has filed a class-action lawsuit against a memorialization service provider, citing alleged common law grave desecration.
Manufacturing company sues coil supplier, alleging unjust enrichment
A manufacturing company is suing a coil supplier, citing alleged breach of contract and unjust enrichment.
Nonprofit organization says flooring company breached contract
A nonprofit organization is suing a flooring company, citing alleged breach of contract.
Pennsylvania corporation sues property owner, alleges breach of contract
A Pennsylvania corporation is suing a property owner, citing alleged breach of contract.