News from March 2019
Putnam County couple sues Appalachian Power for alleged breach of contract
WINFIELD — A couple is suing the Appalachian Power Company and other entities, citing alleged breach of contract, nuisance and trespassing in a dispute about the treatment of the plaintiffs' property.
Woman sues Sunbridge Dunbar Health Care, claiming negligence in her father's death
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing Sunbridge Dunbar Health Care LLC, d/b/a Dunbar Center, and Genesis Healthcare LLC, a nursing home, citing alleged negligence and wrongful death.
State DHHR named in custody lawsuit
CHARLESTON — A mother is suing the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, citing the agency's alleged breach of duty in the woman's efforts to regain custody of her children.
Parents accuse Raleigh General of negligence in son's birth
BECKLEY — A husband and wife are suing Raleigh General Hospital for alleged negligence and vicarious liability in the birth of their son.
Woman sues First Community Bank after tripping on mat
PRINCETON — A woman is suing First Community Bank, citing alleged negligence and premises liability as the cause for her fall on the premises.
Star USA credit union sues loan servicer over contract dispute
CHARLESTON — Star USA Federal Credit Union is suing another credit union, citing alleged breach of contract and breach of duty.
Valley Grove man accuses Westfield Insurance of breach
WHEELING — A homeowner is suing Westfield Insurance Company, citing breach of insurance policy in the agency's alleged failure to provide proper coverage.
Legislature needs reformation before school reform can happen
CHARLESTON – When Senate President Mitch Carmichael (R-Jackson) calls for reform of our public education system, the place to start is with the West Virginia Legislature itself.
Borrowers sue Wells Fargo for alleged predatory lending
BECKLEY — A couple is suing Wells Fargo Bank NA and Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, citing alleged illegal debt collection.
Prisoner's death results in lawsuit against Primecare Medical
BECKLEY — A woman is suing Primecare Medical of West Virginia Inc., citing alleged negligence and reckless conduct in the death of a Southern Regional Jail prisoner.
Ohio woman alleges wrongful termination in Highmark lawsuit
WHEELING — A Belmont County, Ohio, woman is suing Highmark West Virginia Inc., alleging wrongful termination.
Female inmate alleges excessive force was used at detention center
WHEELING — An inmate is suing West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation and Youth Services System Inc., citing alleged excessive use of force resulting in a permanent injury.
Woman alleges she was wrongfully terminated by Chase Bank
CHARLESTON — A former employee is suing JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, citing alleged disability discrimination and wrongful termination.
Son alleges work site operator's negligence caused father's death
PRINCETON — A man is suing Liberty Land LLC, a work site operator, citing alleged negligence in the death of his father.
Louisiana couple alleges negligence in suit against Hidden Hollow Park
MOUNDSVILLE — A Louisiana couple is suing Hidden Hollow Park LLC and Derek A. George, citing alleged negligence in an accident resulting in permanent injuries.
GRUBB LAW GROUP: EEOC Charges W.Va. Staffing Agencies With Abuse, Discrimination
Federal laws such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Americans with Disabilities Act are in place to ensure that all American workers have the opportunity to work in a safe, humane environment for a fair wage.
JACKSON KELLY PLLC: Jackson Kelly PLLC Names 2019 Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Fellows
Jackson Kelly has chosen Jill Hall and Sylvia Winston Nichols to be members of the 2019 class of Fellows, participating in a landmark program created by the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) to identify, train, and advance the next generation of leaders in the legal profession.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF WEST VIRGINIA: Statement of United States Attorney Mike Stuart Regarding Meeting with Attorney General William Barr
United States Attorney Mike Stuart issued the following statement after meeting with Attorney General William Barr:
Loughry's Charleston home up for sale
CHARLESTON – Former state Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry’s Charleston home is for sale. Loughry, who was sentenced last month to 24 months in federal prison, and his family listed the home March 1 for $150,000.
Pray ordered to pay in Business Court lawsuit, files bankruptcy
CHARLESTON — A man who was ordered in October to pay $1.36 million in a case in West Virginia's Business Court Division filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy.