News from March 2019
Justices vacate ruling exempting Berkeley County property from Martinsburg zoning laws
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals recently vacated a Berkeley County Circuit Court ruling regarding a dispute over zoning jurisdiction between the City of Martinsburg and the Berkeley County Council.
Supreme Court partially reverses decision in gun range nuisance lawsuit
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals recently said the Berkeley County Circuit Court rightfully dismissed a couple's nuisance claim against a gun range for injunctive relief but the couple could still pursue a nuisance claim for monetary damages.
Woman files suit against Raleigh Center over brother-in-law's death
BECKLEY – A Princeton woman has filed a wrongful death suit against a Daniels facility after her late brother-in-law died as a result of a food bolus while under its care.
Couple who purchased twice-flooded Peterstown property claim they were told it wasn't in flood zone
PRINCETON – A Peterstown couple claims that they were sold a property that was in a flood zone after being told it was not at risk for flooding.
Woman alleges Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing illegally refused mortgage payments
SUMMERSVILLE – A Birch River woman claims that her payments on a mortgage loan were rejected illegally and she was threatened with legal action despite being on-time with her payments.
Calvin woman seeks to rescind loan from CitiFinancial, Bayview Loan
SUMMERSVILLE – A Calvin woman claims her property is in jeopardy of foreclosure because of predatory lending and is seeking to rescind the loan.
State Supreme Court issues stay in controversial case about state's right-to-work law
CHARLESTON — The state Supreme Court has issued a stay in a 2016 right-to-work case. The stay, granted March 29, will keep a recent ruling by Kanawha Circuit Judge Jennifer Bailey from becoming law for now.
Software Computer Group suing company for breach of contract regarding software system
WINFIELD – Software Computer Group, based in Putnam County, is suing Pinnacle Environmental Consultants for allegedly failing to pay the remaining balance on its account for goods and services.
Nurse alleges age was factor in termination from Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital
MORGANTOWN – An Albright man alleges his age was a factor in his wrongful termination from a hospital.
Woman files suit over fraud allegations against OneMain Financial over truck loan
KINGWOOD – A Preston County woman alleges a financial services company misrepresented an auto loan for the purchase of a truck.
Kentucky company alleges Bradford Bros. Asphalt owes nearly $30,000
BECKLEY – A Kentucky equipment company alleges that it is owed more than $29,000 in sums due from a Glen Daniel business.
Transworld Systems' collection calls allegedly harassed consumer
FAYETTEVILLE – A woman alleges that her privacy was repeatedly invaded by a debt collection agency's telephone calls.
Kansas company alleges Hayslett Construction failed to pay for equipment in full
CHARLESTON – A Kansas manufacturer of waste water treatment equipment alleges that it is owed more than $15,000 from a Hurricane general contractor.
Loughry questions if evidence was sufficient in 4th Circuit appeal, hires former state Solicitor General
RICHMOND, Va. – Former state Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry’s appeal questions whether there was sufficient evidence to support his February conviction on 10 federal counts of wire fraud, mail fraud and lying to federal agents.
Valley Stone Yard and Maritime Center says Louisiana company owes more than $12,000 for delivered materials
RIPLEY – A Millwood business alleges a Louisiana company failed to pay it for materials it delivered to a construction site.
Park Systems claims Waste Management truck backed into wall, causing more than $11,000 in damage
CHARLESTON — A company alleges its wall was damaged by a negligent truck driver.
Woman accuses DXC Technology of wrongful termination based on age, race and gender
CHARLESTON — A woman alleges she was terminated due to her age, gender and race.
Man blames Panther Creek Mining in workplace negligence lawsuit
CHARLESTON — A man is seeking damages after he was allegedly injured at work.
Class action claims Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College health program lacked accreditation
CHARLESTON — A former student alleges that the educational program she was enrolled in was a scam.
Former employee claims Western Regional Jail has withheld agreed-upon severance pay
HUNTINGTON — A woman is seeking damages after she claims she was not given the severance package she was told she would receive.