News from October 2019
Sissonville man alleges Kubota tractor malfunctioned while in use, caused him to strike block wall
CHARLESTON – A Sissonville man is suing a tractor company alleging he was injured when the tractor he was using malfunctioned and caused him to strike a wall.
Logan County woman sues insurance company for breach of contract
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing Anthem Blue Cross Life & Health Insurance Company after she claims it breached its contract with her.
Insurance company seeks damages from XPO Logistics Freight, driver over fatal I-77 tractor-trailer collision
CHARLESTON – An insurance company is suing a tractor-trailer driver and his employer over a fatal collision near Sharon it alleges is the fault of the negligent driver.
Wyoming County buyers allege Jeep has defects
CHARLESTON – A Wyoming County couple is alleges a vehicle they purchased more than two years ago has issues that have not been repaired by the dealer.
Neely dismisses notion that he's anti-business, says people are too negative
CHARLESTON – Richard Neely says people today are too quick to focus on the negative.
Elderly woman dies after being found by road; daughter sues assisted living facility
HUNTINGTON – The daughter of an elderly woman who died while in the care of an assisted living center filed a lawsuit alleging wrongful death and negligence against the facility and its two predecessors in interest.
Patient alleges St. Mary's physical therapist negligently began relationship with her
HUNTINGTON – An Ohio woman is suing a physical therapist and a Cabell County hospital over allegations that an unprofessional relationship resulted in personal injuries.
Family Dollar customer blames food tray on fall in store
HUNTINGTON – A Family Dollar customer alleges she fell in the store because the legs of a food tray were in the aisle and caused her to trip.
Collis P. Huntington Railroad Historical Society alleges it was not paid in full for middle school trip
HUNTINGTON – A Huntington railroad society alleges it was not paid in full for two excursions it performed for middle school trips.
Woman sues Ramey Ford after car repossessed following loan agreement dispute
PRINCETON – A woman is suing a car dealership alleging that her car was taken when she refused to agree to an updated contract.
Charges filed against Raleigh magistrate for violating judicial conduct code
CHARLESTON — Raleigh Magistrate Judge Stephen Massie has been charged with violating the state's judicial code of conduct.
Woman injured in car crash sues driver who hit her, State Farm Insurance
HUNTINGTON – A woman who was injured when a truck rammed her vehicle from behind filed a lawsuit against the man driving the truck and State Farm Insurance.
Author files motion to dismiss lawsuit filed by World War II veteran
HUNTINGTON — The defendant in the lawsuit filed by Hershel "Woody" Williams filed a motion to dismiss in the case against him, arguing that Williams' claims are meritless.
Morrisey hails U.S. Senate support of Affordable Clean Energy rule
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey praised the U.S. Senate for rejecting a resolution he says was an attempt to revoke the Trump administration’s Affordable Clean Energy rule.
U.S. Senate confirms Volk to federal district court
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Senate unanimously voted Wednesday to confirm U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Frank Volk to fill the position left when U.S. District Judge John Copenhaver moved to senior status last year.
Electrician sues Sam's Club, electrical company for work injury
CHARLESTON — A Virginia man is suing Sam's Club and Shine Electrical Group, alleging they were negligent and caused him severe injuries and damages.
Lawsuit against Allstate for total loss removed to federal court
CHARLESTON — A lawsuit filed against Allstate alleging breach of contract has been removed to federal court.
Man asks court to order removal of gate blocking road to family property
CHARLESTON – Eddie McCallister has a partial interest in a property and a need to access it at will: His family members are buried there. McCallister filed a lawsuit against the man and the homeowner association he believes built a locked gate across the road to access it.
Princeton couple alleges Allstate wrongfully declined claim for underinsured motorist coverage
PRINCETON – A Princeton couple alleges a claim for underinsured motorist coverage stemming from an auto accident was unlawfully refused by their insurance company.
Ohio company alleges Deepwell Energy Services failed to pay for rental equipment
NEW MARTINSVILLE – An Ohio equipment company is suing a client who allegedly failed to pay for the use of rental equipment.