News from September 2019
Huntington man alleges he has limited mobility after doctors failed to diagnose spinal issue
HUNTINGTON – A Huntington couple alleges several physicians failed to order appropriate testing for the husband's complaints of back pain and caused injury.
Former Jennmar employee alleges disability was a factor in his termination
KINGWOOD – A Preston County man alleges he was terminated from his job as a forklift driver because of disability discrimination.
Discrimination suit against Parkersburg removed to federal court
CHARLESTON — A lawsuit against the city of Parkersburg alleging race discrimination has been removed to federal court.
State to receive $35 million in federal funds to fight opioid epidemic
CHARLESTON — West Virginia will receive more than $35 million from the federal government to help in its fight against the opioid crisis.
United Talent seeks to rescind guaranty in CertaStaff agreement
CHARLESTON – A West Virginia company named as a guarantor on an agreement is seeking to rescind it.
City Electric alleged to owe $8,000 to Chicago company for goods
CHARLESTON – A Charleston company is alleged to have failed to pay for goods it purchased on credit from a Chicago company.
Insurance company alleges T&E Flooring caused fire at Tornado home, seeks $400,000
CHARLESTON – An insurance company is seeking thousands from a Bruno contractor over allegations it caused a fire in a Tornado home.
Wolf Run Mining agrees to pay $40,000 to settle lawsuit with WVDEP
PHILIPPI — A consent decree was filed in a lawsuit filed by West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection-Division of Water and Waste Management Acting Director Harold D. Ward alleging Wolf Run Mining's testing measures were not up to water-quality standards.
Lawsuit involving R&V Associates, Weirton Medical Center moved to West Virginia
WHEELING — Another lawsuit involving R&V Associates and Weirton Medical Center was filed in federal court — this one filed in Pennsylvania before it was transferred to West Virginia.
Case against State Farm over bat infestation remanded to state court
WHEELING — A lawsuit against State Farm, alleging breach of contract has been remanded to state court with several hearings scheduled.
Morrisey leads group defending state's right to prohibit abortions
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is leading a 19-state effort in defending the right of states to prohibit abortion after 20 weeks of pregnancy.
Judicial Hearing Board recommends 30-day suspension for Wayne magistrate
WAYNE — The Judicial Hearing Board of West Virginia recommended a magistrate judge who violated the Code of Judicial Conduct is suspended for 30 days without pay.
Taylor County magistrate to resign after public admonishment
GRAFTON — A Taylor County magistrate judge is resigning after he was ordered several times to cease practicing law.
Dollar General denies allegations of negligence in injury lawsuit
CHARLESTON — Dollar General has denied allegations of negligence in a lawsuit arguing that a woman was injured when she slipped and fell in the defendant's store in Mingo County.
Lawsuit alleging Walmart negligence dismissed in federal court
CLARKSBURG — A lawsuit against Walmart alleging negligence has been dismissed in federal court following a settlement.
Lawsuit against State Farm remanded to state court
WHEELING — A lawsuit filed by two Wheeling property owners against State Farm Fire & Casualty Company has been remanded back to state court.
Ohio man alleges intoxicated individuals at Club Inn Between caused broken foot
HUNTINGTON – An Ohio man is suing a Huntington establishment alleging that he was attacked by a group of drunk individuals while there.
Woman files suit against Reeds Paving after tripping on allegedly uneven driveway
CHARLESTON – An Elkview senior citizen is suing a Charleston paving company for allegedly leaving uneven spots in her driveway that caused her to fall and break her nose.
Sunbelt Equipment Marketing alleges it is owed more than $300,000 for equipment used in Mountaineer Express project
MOUNDSVILLE – A Texas equipment rental company alleges it was not paid for the use of equipment needed in a major pipeline project.
Consumer alleges new sofa delivered Ashley Furniture Homestores was left on lawn in rain
PRINCETON – A Bluefield woman is suing a furniture company alleging that a couch she purchased was left on her lawn by the delivery agents and damaged by rain.