News from January 2019
Supreme Court annuls Charles Town attorney's law license for sexual harassment of client
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals annulled the law license of a Charles Town attorney after he was convicted of a crime.
Customer blames Save-A-Lot for slip-and-fall injuries
A customer is suing a supermarket, citing alleged negligence.
Cabell Co. couple alleges inducement to enter predatory loans
A Cabell County couple is suing a bank and individuals citing alleged fraudulent inducement, negligent misrepresentation and unjust enrichment.
Woman blames City of Milton after falling into manhole
A woman is suing premises controllers, citing alleged negligence.
Survey says most residents want intermediate court, trial lawyers group calls it unnecessary
CHARLESTON – A recent survey by a legal reform group shows that a majority of West Virginia residents support the idea for an intermediate court of appeals. Meanwhile, a group for trial attorneys continues to say the new court isn’t necessary.
Patron sues hotel casino, citing racial discrimination
A patron is suing a hotel casino, citing alleged racial discrimination.
Advertising company claims law firm violated contract
An advertising company is suing a legal service provider, citing alleged breach of advertising contract.
Man sues after falling at car wash
A couple is suing the owners and operators of a car wash, citing alleged negligence.
Couple sues contractor, citing negligence and fraud
A couple is suing a concrete contractor, citing alleged breach of implied warranty, fraud and negligence.
Motorist says insurance company unfairly denied her claim
A motorist is suing licensed insurers, citing alleged common law bad faith.
Customer blames Target for injuries sustained at store
An invitee is suing a department store retailer, citing alleged negligence and premises liability.
Family sues after father slips and falls in shopping plaza
A family is suing a shopping center, citing alleged negligence.
ATG LegalServe partners with File & ServeXpress for 'one-stop' service
As the era of legal e-filing came close to replacing the hand delivering of documents, one process-serving business knew it had to find the right partner.
Six more lawsuits filed against drug manufacturers for opioid epidemic
MOUNDSVILLE — Six lawsuits including county commissions and two mayors were filed against drug manufacturers for their part in the opioid crisis in West Virginia.
Putnam bank sues attorney, firm for defaulting on promissory note
WINFIELD — Putnam County Bank is suing Hoosier Law Firm for failing to repay a promissory note.
Lawsuit against Du Pont says company failed to warn about C8 exposure
HUNTINGTON — A man is suing Du Pont for exposure to C8 that caused him injuries.
Man sues Macy's, accuses store of discrimination
MARTINSBURG — A man is suing Macy's after he claims he was discriminated against because of his neurodevelopmental disorder.
Two lawsuits filed against Charleston Motel 6 over bedbug bites
CHARLESTON — Two lawsuits were filed against CT Corporation for bedbugs encountered at the Motel 6 in Charleston.
Microtel patron sues hotel, claims negligence
A patron is suing a hotel owner, citing alleged negligence.
Woman claims Kroger fired her because of her age
A 60-year-old woman is suing her former employers, citing alleged age discrimination, reckless conduct and wrongful termination.