News from June 2019
Chevy Malibu has defects, Cabell County buyers allege
CHARLESTON – A Cabell County couple alleges that they were sold a car with defects and that the vehicle still does not conform to its warranties despite multiple repair attempts.
Consumer alleges Javitch Block is attempting to collect discharged student loan debt
CHARLESTON – A Charleston consumer alleges debt collectors are attempting to collect a discharged debt.
Horse trailer owner alleges Erie Insurance's estimation of its value is too low
CHARLESTON – A woman is suing her insurance company alleging that the value of her trailer has been listed as too low.
Winfield driver seeks damages from two motorists over Charleston rear-end collision
CHARLESTON – A Winfield woman alleges the negligence of two drivers caused a collision in Charleston that caused her injury.
No more rubber stamps for class certification?
A recent ruling from our state high court suggests that it may have overcome its reluctance and decided to get with the program, stiffening the standards for class certification.
Jim Justice is neither Democrat nor Republican – He’s a narcissistic opportunist
For months, everyone has been talking about it, but now I am clearly and loudly saying it: Jim Justice is an embarrassment to our state and should resign and try to attend to his family business obligations.
Makerspaces: An investment in our nation’s workforce
WASHINGTON – There are makerspaces located in every corner of the world, creating opportunities for entrepreneurs to capitalize on their own innovative ideas. Each brings opportunities for training today’s and tomorrow’s skilled workers needed for our thriving economy. The U.S. Small Business Administration is launching a new competition that will invest in their continued success.
Woman alleges she was injured by door at Winfield salon when it suddenly opened and struck her
WINFIELD – A Putnam County woman alleges she was injured by a door while walking past a Winfield business.
Ohio woman files suit against Wheeling Hospital, doctor over alleged surgery injuries
WHEELING – An Ohio woman alleges a surgery was performed on her by an osteopathic physician without clinical justification.
Neighbert Land alleges it is owed more than $200,000 for lease agreement
WILLIAMSON – A West Virginia corporation alleges it is owed more than $200,000 in connection with a lease agreement.
Supreme Court suspends license of Wheeling attorney for heroin addiction
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals suspended the law license of a Wheeling attorney for an incident involving heroin.
Supreme Court suspends attorney's law license for drug abuse
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ordered the suspension of an attorney for violating the Rules of Professional Conduct.
Huntington Kennel Club dog show attendee says she fractured shoulder in fall caused by cords
HUNTINGTON – A Kentucky woman alleges she fractured her right shoulder in a fall at a dog show in Huntington.
Customer blames torn meniscus on painted line at Sheetz station
HUNTINGTON – A Cabell County man alleges he was injured at a gas station in the county when he slipped on a painted line.
Cardiologist alleges West Virginia Mutual Insurance breached contract with failure to indemnify
WHEELING – A cardiologist alleges his insurer has failed to provide coverage for him in relation to a malpractice lawsuit filed by a nurse.
Phlebotomist alleges Interactive Medical Specialists is taking unlawful deductions from pay
KINGWOOD – A Preston County woman is suing her employer over allegations that unlawful deductions were taken from her pay.
Man alleges Cornerstone Hospital of Huntington failed to clear walkway of object that caused fall
HUNTINGTON – A Mingo County man is suing a Cabell County hospital alleging that he was injured in a fall on its premises.
Consumer alleges Sublett Pearson unlawfully attempted to collect fees in collection letters
FAYETTEVILLE – A Fayette County woman alleges a debt collector violated state law by attempting to collect fees.
Buyers allege Devonshire Townes II failed to make repairs as outlined in agreement
WINFIELD – A Putnam County couple alleges the seller of their property failed to repair all of the items as outlined in their purchase and sale agreement.
Consumer alleges Central Credit Services attempted to collect time-barred debt
FAYETTEVILLE – A Fayetteville man alleges a debt collector attempted to collect a time-barred debt.