News from 2020
Woman sues Kroger, store manager alleging she fell on slippery substance
HUNTINGTON — A Kroger grocery and one of its store managers is facing a negligence claim by a woman who alleges she fell on a slippery surface while shopping at the store in Huntington.
Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital doctor was allegedly on narcotics while performing surgery
CHARLESTON — A couple is claiming a Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital physician performed surgery while under the influence of narcotics.
Woman says she was sexually abused by prison case manager
CHARLESTON — A woman filed a lawsuit against a case manager with the West Virginia Division of Corrections for alleged sexual abuse.
Woman sues Wal-mart for false arrest that caused her to lose her job
BECKLEY — A Raleigh County woman who claims she was falsely arrested for shoplifting is suing Wal-mart for her suffering.
Man sues Old Colony Realtors for fraud, breach of contract
CHARLESTON — An Elkview man is suing Old Colony Realtors for breach of contract and fraud.
Woman sues Rotech for failure to accommodate
CHARLESTON — A woman alleges Rotech Healthcare failed to accommodate her disability and violated the West Virginia Human Rights Act.
Insurance company says roofing company owes more than $30,000 for negligent repairs
CHARLESTON — Liberty Insurance Corporation is suing Wildcat Roofing and Construction for damages sustained to the roof of one of its insureds.
House should pass bill establishing appellate court
The most compelling argument in favor of establishing an intermediate appellate court may be the trial bar’s opposition to it.
Judge says Martinsburg firefighters aren't being properly paid for holiday work
MARTINSBURG – A Berkeley County judge has ruled that Martinsburg firefighters are not being properly paid for holidays.
Save Waverly sues Wood County Board of Education over school closure
CHARLESTON--The parents of school-age children in Waverly are alleging that the Wood County Board of Education and others did not follow correct procedures regarding the decision to close their elementary school.
Kanawha Board of Education and school bus driver sued after collision
CHARLESTON — The Kanawha County Board of Education is being sued for negligence, after a woman was injured when a school bus allegedly collided with the vehicle she was driving.
Mountaineer Automotive is accused of selling a defective Ford Edge
CHARLESTON — A West Virginia man is suing Ford Motor Company and a local auto dealer claiming he was sold a Ford Edge that did not conform to the manufacturer's warranties.
Truck driver claims Pace Enterprises fired him due to his vision impairment
CHARLESTON — A truck driver claims Pace Enterprises fired him due to his insistence on following the law.
A6 Telecom faces suit after worker falls from 400-foot cell tower
CHARLESTON — A former employee for A6 Telecom claims the telecom company conducted unauthorized business in West Virginia and did not provide safety equipment or insurance.
CMH Homes sued over black mold, sheets of water in mobile home
CHARLESTON — CMH Homes offers a warranty on their mobile homes, but Ronald Riggs, of Elkview, West Virginia, claims CMH failed to fix his roof.
Transportation Network faces lawsuit for allegedly selling a defective car and for deceptive sales practices
CHARLESTON — A West Virginia auto dealership is facing a suit by a couple claiming they were sold a car that had been in a previous collision and had several defects.
Woman claims U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Housing charged penalties, failed to offer foreclosure alternatives
CHARLESTON — Mountain State Justice and a West Virginia woman claim the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Housing Service went five years without giving her alternative payment opportunities before issuing her a foreclosure.
Legacy Concrete sued over alleged debt of nearly $10,000
HUNTINGTON — A West Virginia concrete finishing company is facing a suit over not paying one of its suppliers.
WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Justice ceremonially signs 125-year-old bill in honor of Bluefield State College
A century and a quarter after the bill establishing Bluefield State College was written, Gov. Jim Justice became the first governor to sign the legislation during an event at the State Capitol.
WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Justice: President Donald J. Trump delivers funding increase for West Virginia flood recovery
Gov. Jim Justice announced that President Donald J. Trump has approved his request for a federal cost-share increase for June 2016 flood recovery projects from 75 percent to 90 percent.