News from September 2019
WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS: Supreme Court to hear Arguments at Marshall University
The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia will hear arguments in three cases at Marshall University beginning at 10 a.m.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF WEST VIRGINIA: Two Indicted for $4 Million Warranty Fraud Scheme
A federal grand jury returned an indictment today charging two people with nine counts of wire and mail fraud relating to a scheme to defraud a major car company of more than $4 million.
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Urges Court to Advance Lawsuit Against Wheeling-Charleston Diocese
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey urged a circuit court to allow the state to proceed with allegations that the Wheeling-Charleston Diocese violated state law through its knowing employment of pedophiles and its failure to conduct adequate background checks for those working at its schools and camps.
Man blames 'dangerous dose' of prescribed medication for mother's death
PRINCETON — A man alleges his mother's death was caused by a physician assistant's prescription of a "dangerous" dose of medication.
Former Teays Valley Assisted Living employee alleges he was 'forced' to give medicine despite lacking qualification
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County man alleges his former assisted living facility employer made him complete tasks that he was not qualified to do.
Estate administrator files suit against Cabell Health Care Center over resident's death
HUNTINGTON – A Cabell County health care facility is alleged to have failed to document the skin conditions of a former resident and that the resident's death of sepsis was caused by this alleged failure.
Couple alleges Pro Services, Quality Construction breached contract with work to repair home damaged in fire
HUNTINGTON – A Huntington couple is suing two construction companies over allegations they failed to do the work they were contracted to do.
Company sues Bert Wolfe, Ford over blown engine in truck
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County business is seeking damages from a repair shop and an auto manufacturer after its truck was returned to it from an oil change with a blown engine.
ABC Landscaping & Excavation says deed was not executed for property it purchased
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County company has filed a suit against a law firm and another business over the transaction of a property.
Buyers allege Buick vehicle has defects, seeks to revoke acceptance of vehicle
CHARLESTON — A Charleston couple allege a new vehicle they purchased has defects that have not been repaired by the dealership or the manufacturer despite attempts.
Couple sues U-Haul after part of tow dolly struck vehicle on I-77
CHARLESTON – A West Virginia couple alleges they were injured when part of a U-Haul tow dolly broke away and struck their vehicle while traveling in Kanawha County.
Wrong remains lawsuit against Keystone Cremation Alliance remanded to state court
MADISON — A lawsuit filed against Keystone Cremation Alliance alleging it delivered the wrong remains has been remanded to state court.
Morrisey asks court to allow state case against Diocese to continue
PARKERSBURG — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is asking a circuit judge to allow his office to proceed with a case against the Wheeling-Charleston Diocese.
Kroger shopper alleges she was injured in fall caused by wet floor
CHARLESTON – A Kroger shopper alleges the store and the janitorial company it hired fail to warn of a wet floor that caused her to fall.
Woman alleges carpet in room of Knights Inn concealed hole she fell through
CHARLESTON – A Charleston woman alleges she was injured in a hotel room after stepping in a hole that was concealed by carpet.
Estate alleges negligence of MedExpress, doctor led to woman's death
CHARLESTON – A North Carolina woman alleges the negligence of a Fayetteville clinic contributed to the death of her decedent.
Consent decree ordered in CSX oil spill case
CHARLESTON — A motion to enter a consent decree was granted in a lawsuit against CSX Transportation for an oil spill that was triggered by a derailed train.
Trial scheduled in vehicle crash lawsuit against tractor-trailer operators
CHARLESTON — A trial is scheduled for March 2020 for a lawsuit alleging recklessness caused a vehicle accident.
Glen Dale couple sues Shelly & Sands over fill material slippage on property
MOUNDSVILLE– An Ohio construction company is being sued by Glen Dale couple alleging that it damaged their property when it deposited fill material left over from a road project.
Former shift supervisor alleges his age was a factor in his termination from Elementis Specialties
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County man is suing his former employer alleging that he was terminated due to his age.