News from July 2019
State dismissed from complaint alleging injuries at track meet
CHARLESTON — A stipulation of voluntary dismissal was filed in a lawsuit against the state and the West Virginia Secondary Schools Activities Commission (WVSSAC).
Department of Labor files suit against Apex Pipeline for wage payment violations
CHARLESTON — The federal Department of Labor is suing Apex Pipeline Services, alleging the company has violated federal employment laws.
Federal judge grants motion for deposition in Wheeling Hospital case
WHEELING — A federal judge granted an order to allow a deposition of one of the defendants to proceed in a case against Wheeling Hospital.
Aldi denies allegations in slip and fall litigation
HUNTINGTON — Aldi filed an answer denying all allegations against it in a lawsuit against it alleging a woman slipped and fell in one of its stores.
Precious Pipeline denies allegations against it in lawsuit
CLARKSBURG — The defendant in a lawsuit accusing it of negligence in the death of a man filed its answer in the case, denying the allegations.
Black man alleges Little General Store wrongfully accused him of selling alcohol to an underage customer
CHARLESTON – A black man alleges his race was a factor in his termination from his job.
Insurer says it shouldn't have to cover attorney who fell for scam
CLARKSBURG — A federal complaint has been filed against a West Virginia law firm after an insurance company argued it is not responsible for covering a claim filed by the firm after it fell victim to a scam.
Plaintiff claims mental disability led him to accept mortgage term of 12 percent interest
BECKLEY — A man is suing a mortgage company, alleging that he was taken advantage of due to his disabled mental state.
Ousted Wood County GOP chairman plans to sue
CHARLESTON — Removed Wood County Republican Committee Chair Rob Cornelius sent a letter of intent to sue to the Secretary of State Mac Warner, saying he plans to sue over his removal that occurred last month after his appeal was denied.
Cadd Enterprises alleges it owed nearly $150,000 in supplies for pipeline project
WEST UNION – A Texas-based supplies company alleges it was not paid for materials and services it provided for the Mountaineer Xpress Pipeline Project.
Consumers allege Flagstar Bancorp attempted to collect illegal fees
PRINCETON – A Mercer County couple alleges their former loan servicer attempted to charge an unlawful fee.
Couple alleges vehicle has defects, seeks refund of price from Toyota
PRINCETON – Two consumers allege a vehicle they purchased has defects and are seeking a refund from the auto manufacturer.
Hometown Transportation owes unpaid wages, former employee alleges
MOUNDSVILLE – A former employee of a Marshall County company alleges he is owed unpaid wages.
Cadd Enterprises alleges Columbia Gas, Welded Construction owes more than $150,000
MOUNDSVILLE – An Ohio company is alleged to have failed to pay for services and materials used in a pipeline project.
Man sues Jackson County sheriff for alleged excessive force
CHARLESTON — A Jackson County man is suing the Jackson County Sheriff's Department and sheriff after he claims a deputy used excessive force and caused him injuries.
WVSU Board of Governors names two attorneys to serve on board
INSTITUTE — The West Virginia State University Board of Governors recently elected its new chair, vice-chair and secretary, two of which are Charleston attorneys.
Parents of 6-year-old allegedly sexually assaulted at school sue Mingo County Board of Education
WILLIAMSON — A mother and father are suing the Mingo County Board of Education after their 6-year-old was allegedly sexually assaulted while on school grounds by another student.
CAMC patient alleges failure to timely treat ruptured appendix led to infection
CHARLESTON – A Frametown man alleges a hospital's failure to timely treat an appendiceal rupture led to further infection and injury.
Kanawha County man sues state over fall at Capitol Complex
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County man is suing the state after he tripped and fell while walking at the Capitol Complex in 2017.
Ocwen Loan Servicing accused of attempting to collect unlawful fees
ELKINS – A Lewis County man alleges a loan servicer attempted to collect fees in violation of state law.