News from July 2019
Greenbrier County homeowners seek court's help in dispute with State Farm over chandelier damages
BECKLEY – The owners of a Greenbrier County home are seeking a declaration from the court regarding their home's habitability after a chandelier fell and damaged the home.
Former Cabell Huntington worker claims she was fired due to age, support of LGBTQ community
HUNTINGTON — A woman is suing her former employer alleging that she was unfairly terminated.
Former AEP employee alleges he was discriminated against because of brain injury
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County man alleges his former employers created a hostile working environment by refusing to accommodate him after he sustained a brain injury in a car accident.
Pleasant Valley Hospital is named in medical negligence lawsuit
HUNTINGTON — A doctor is being sued by an estate administrator following the death of an individual due to alleged medical negligence.
Man claims Roane County Sherrif's officers used excessive force in arresting him, left him lying in the snow for an hour
BECKLEY — A man is suing the Roane County Sheriff's Department, alleging he was arrested with excessive force.
DBI Networks claims Morgantown is denying it access to public rights-of-way for utility installation
CLARKSBURG — A broadband telecommunications service is suing the City of Morgantown for refusing to install facilities.
Hampton Inns Management alleged to have wrongfully terminated black employee
MORGANTOWN – A black man alleges his race played a factor in his wrongful termination from a Morgantown hotel.
Huntington woman sues U.S. Agriculture Dept. for refusing loan payments, causing her to default on mortgage
HUNTINGTON — A Huntington woman is suing the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Housing Service after she claims it refused her payments, causing her to fall into default on her mortgage.
Pack's Family Preowned is accused of selling a defective 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe
CHARLESTON — An individual is suing a preowned vehicle dealership, alleging it sold him a defective vehicle.
Man claims collection agency violated law by publishing his debt to coerce payment
CHARLESTON — A man is suing a debt collection agency, alleging that his debt was unfairly published.
Town of Glasgow is accused of water damage leading to mold growth in residents' home
CHARLESTON — A family is suing the town they live in, alleging their property was damaged by malfunctioning pipes.
Suit filed against Environmental Reclamation Solutions, driver over fatal collision
CLARKSBURG – A widow and another individual are seeking damages over a fatal collision that involved an Environmental Reclamation Solutions truck and its employee.
Judge approves settlement in 6-year-old EQT class action
CLARKSBURG — A federal judge approved a settlement finally putting an end to a 2013 lawsuit against EQT Production Company for royalty payments.
Equifax claims process now open to consumers affected by data breach
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office says consumers affected by the Equifax data breach now can file claims as part of a $425 million consumer restitution fund. Eligible consumers must submit restitution claims online or by mail before Jan. 22, 2020.
Mingo County school bus accident case remanded back to state court
CHARLESTON — A lawsuit against the Mingo County Board of Education was remanded to Mingo Circuit Court from federal court.
Lawsuit against WVU for medical malpractice removed to federal court
CLARKSBURG — A lawsuit against West Virginia University Board of Governors was removed to federal court.
Charleston Area Medical Center is named in patient's negligence lawsuit
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing a doctor and medical team for allegedly failing to properly diagnose and treat her condition.
Microtel Hotel guest claims she was bitten by bugs during her stay
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing a hotel group, alleging she was bitten by bugs during her stay.
Rite Aid, medical professionals are accused of negligence leading to patient's death
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing a medical team, alleging her loved one was caused to die due to negligence of a pharmacy.
Man injured in motorcycle accident claims physician's negligence left him paralyzed
CHARLESTON — A man is suing a doctor, alleging he was rendered paralyzed due to negligence.