News from March 2019
Three lawsuits accuse corrections officer of sexual abuse
Three former inmates each filed lawsuits against a corrections officer, an unnamed individual and a state corrections department alleging sexual abuse and harassment.
Woman claims she lost job after reporting medical fraud
A woman is seeking damages against a health care company, alleging that she lost her job after being told to commit medical fraud and reporting it.
Ridgely man says public service district damaged his property
A lawsuit alleging a public service district installed new sewage lines that caused a Ridgely man to incur damages was removed to Mineral Circuit Court from magistrate court.
Landlord sues Sam's Hot Dog Stand, others claiming nonpayment of rent
A landlord is suing its tenants, citing alleged breach of lease agreement.
Supreme Court annuls attorney's license for conduct violations
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals annulled the law license of an attorney it ruled committed multiple violations of the West Virginia Rules of Professional Conduct.
Kanawha magistrate Kim Aaron retires, wants person of color to be her replacement
CHARLESTON – Longtime Kanawha County Magistrate Kim Aaron has retired, and has asked that her replacement be a person of color.
Service technician accuses AT&T of violating workers' comp law, claims unpaid wages
A service technician is suing AT&T Communications, a former employer, citing alleged violation of workers' compensation acts.
Disabled worker accuses PetSmart of wrongful termination
A qualified disabled person is suing his former employer citing alleged disability discrimination and wrongful or constructive eviction.
Estate executor sues nursing home alleging wrongful death
An estate executor is suing nursing home facility operators citing alleged negligence and reckless misconduct.
Wetzel Co. landowners claim EQT breached contract
Landowners are suing a Pennsylvania corporation, citing alleged breach of contract.
Consumers sue car manufacturer alleging breach of warranty
Consumers are suing a car manufacturer, citing alleged breach of implied warranty, breach of express warranty and violation of the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Improvement Act.
Tennessee lender alleges that pair breached loan agreement
A Tennessee corporation is suing borrowers, citing alleged breach of contract.