News from October 2019
Man sues company, individuals for helium tank explosion
CHARLESTON — A man is suing Worthington Industries for injuries sustained from a helium tank explosion.
Skateboarder sues West Virginia Paving for injuries
CHARLESTON — A man is suing West Virginia Paving Inc. for skateboarding injuries he claims were due to its negligence.
Couple sues National Asset Advisors, others over mortgage loan
BECKLEY — A couple is suing a mortgage lender for predatory lending practices.
Individuals sue MVB Bank, others for money issues
CHARLESTON — Several individuals are suing MVB Bank for looting of several companies and failing to pay back promissory notes.
LabCorp used for breach of contract
BECKLEY — A lawsuit was filed against LabCorp after they claim sensitive information was sent to a debt collector.
Woman sues driver, vehicle owner for accident
PINEVILLE — A Wyoming County woman is suing Road Runner Delivery Service and the owner and driver of a vehicle that caused an accident and her injuries.
Mother, student sue Monongalia Board of Education for failing to report rape
MORGANTOWN — A Monongalia County boy and his mother are suing the county Board of Education after they claim officials didn't take his rape seriously and failed to properly report it because he is gay.
Charleston attorney raises money for Rainelle Elementary
CHARLESTON — A local attorney helped raise $2,000 on Facebook to help children at a Greenbrier County elementary school.
Woman accuses Tractor Supply Co. of gender pay discrimination, wrongful termination
WHEELING – An Ohio County woman is accusing Tractor Supply Company of gender pay discrimination and wrongful termination.
Woman sues DHHR for failing to help with bill
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources after she claims it failed to help her with her gas bill.
Raleigh Co. couple sues Select Portfolio Servicing for predatory lending practices
BECKLEY — A couple is suing Select Portfolio Servicing for predatory lending practices.
Parents sue daycare for child's injuries
BECKLEY — The parents of a minor child are suing Bullfrogs & Butterflies Day Care Inc., claiming their child was injured at the facility.
Couple sues CitiFinancial over home loan
BECKLEY — A couple is suing CitiFinancial for inflating a loan and causing them damages.
Lawsuit filed against drug manufacturers over babies addicted at birth
CHARLESTON — A lawsuit was filed against drug manufactures by the guardian of an infant who was born addicted to opioids.
Federal judge dismisses Murray's lawsuit against ex-wife; her suit against him remains open
WHEELING – A federal lawsuit filed by the son of Murray Energy CEO Bob Murray against his ex-wife days before he was accused of having sexual contact with his adopted pre-teen daughter has been dismissed.
Keyser woman alleges Cigna Group Insurance wrongfully denied life insurance claim
MARTINSBURG – A Keyser woman has filed suit against an insurance company over allegations it wrongfully denied her claim for her late mother's life insurance.
Louisiana couple alleges improper installation of fuel injectors by Grafton garage damaged engine block
GRAFTON – A Louisiana couple alleges the negligence of a Grafton garage caused damage to their truck's engine.
Trio of suits filed involving Columbia Gas, Welded Construction
WHEELING —Three lawsuits were filed in federal court involving Columbia Gas and Welded Construction and a motion to remand was filed in one of them.
State establishes Military Service Members treatment courts program
CHARLESTON – West Virginia has established a new Military Service Members Treatment court program to help veterans in the state who are struggling with mental health and substance abuse issues.
Millions are spent on ads targeting diabetes medications, but FTC worried lawyers are lying in them
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – As a federal agency considers whether lawyers are illegally frightening potential clients who see their television commercials, research shows drugs like Invokana and Truvada are among the most popular subjects of lawyer spending.