News from January 2019
Hurricane attorney sues tire shop for refusing to abide by warranty
WINFIELD — A Hurricane attorney is suing a tire shop he claims failed to abide by its warranty when he purchased new tires.
Protecting your backyard from unlawful regulation
CHARLESTON – As your Attorney General, I have worked hard to keep the regulatory power of the federal government at bay, particularly as it creeps into the everyday lives of West Virginians.
Auditor working to improve practices, transparency
CHARLESTON – While the state Legislature is debating and setting budgets for the coming fiscal year, it’s important for West Virginia citizens to know the State Auditor’s Office has been and continues to implement modern and improved accounting practices to track the spending of your taxpayer dollars.
Martinsburg College sues woman for defamation over Facebook posts
KANSAS CITY — Martinsburg College is suing a woman it claims defamed the school on Facebook.
Allied Realty worker sues after he was hit by heavy machinery
A worker is suing facility operators, citing alleged negligence.
Energy company claims it suffered monetary loss because of false allegations
A pipeline construction company is suing companies and individuals, citing alleged civil conspiracy, defamation and tortious interference.
Oil and energy companies seek payment for overriding royalties
An energy and a gas company are suing an oil company, citing alleged breach of contract.
Ex-wife says investment advisor failed to award her court-ordered assets
A woman is suing her former husband and an investment advisor, citing alleged noncompliance with a court's order.
Passenger accuses TTA, bus driver of negligence
A passenger is suing a commercial bus owner and driver, citing alleged negligence.
Union says West Virginia-American Water is violating collective bargaining agreement
A labor organization is suing a water company citing an alleged violation of collective bargaining agreement provisions.
Doddridge County couple sues pickup truck owner and driver, claiming negligence
A Doddridge County couple is suing a pickup truck owner and a driver, citing alleged negligence.
House passes broadband bill on 97-2 vote
CHARLESTON – The House of Delegates has passed a comprehensive bill meant to encourage development and expansion of broadband internet and high-speed wireless technologies across the state.
Judge gives sides two months to work out details about state wage payment case
CHARLESTON – A senior status judge has given the parties in a potential class action about wage payment for state employees two months to try to work out details of the case.
Customer sues Tractor Supply after being injured by falling gun
A customer is suing a store and one of its employee, citing alleged negligence.
Newspapers want federal appeals court to unseal data about opioid crisis
CHARLESTON — Two newspaper companies have filed briefs in a federal appellate court in order to obtain information involving the opioid crisis.
Woman claims age discrimination by former employer
A former employee is suing health care providers, citing alleged age discrimination and wrongful termination.
Ambulance service providers sue health care service providers, cite negligence
Emergency transport providers are suing health care providers, citing alleged negligence.
Estate administrator claims insurance company breached contract
An estate administrator is suing a licensed insurer, citing alleged breach of insurance policy.
Woman sues Georgia collection agency alleging illegal debt collection practices
A consumer is suing a Georgia collection agency, citing alleged illegal debt collection practices.
Charleston attorney suspended for 3.5 years after offering legal advice for Go Fund Me money
CHARLESTON — A Charleston attorney's law license has been suspended for three and one-half years after stealing money from a youth soccer league's account and later attempting to raise funds via Go Fund Me in exchange for legal advice.