News from 2020
Employer of man driving under the influence who caused fatal collision faces negligence claim
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing the employer of a driver who was allegedly under the influence of drugs and alcohol when he caused a collision that resulted in the death of her mother and injury to herself and her two minor children. Beverly Nelson, individually and on behalf of her infant sons, J.N., and C.N., and in her capacity as the Administratrix of the Estate of Dorothy A.
Woman sues Mountaineer Gaming Resort claiming she slipped on ice covered sidewalk, suffered injuries
NEW CUMBERLAND — Mountaineer Race Track and Gaming Resort is facing a negligence suit filed by a woman alleging she slipped on an ice covered sidewalk at the entrance to their casino.
Man sues Kanawha County dealership, GM over claims GMC Terrain is defective
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County man is suing a Kanawha County dealership and General Motors claiming his new GMC Terrain failed to conform to the warranty and still has not been repaired despite attempts to do so.
Mother sues Raleigh Co. school board after daughter suffers attack on bus
BECKLEY — A mother has sued the Raleigh County Board of Education for negligence after one of her daughters was severely beaten while riding the school bus.
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AG's office has fielded more than 425 Coronavirus consumer complaints
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey‘s office has received more than 300 consumer complaints related to the Coronavirus pandemic.
Former employee sues Huntington Steel for sexual harassment
HUNTINGTON — A former employee has sued fabricated metal manufacturer Huntington Steel for alleged sexual harassment by coworkers.
Man claims Chase Bank thought valid check was fraudulent, destroyed it
CHARLESTON – A South Charleston man is suing Chase Bank alleging it misrepresented that a check he tried to cash was fraudulent.
Ford Motor faces suit over allegations Ecosport S is defective, unrepairable
CHARLESTON – Ford Motor is facing a suit by two consumers who claim their new Ecosport S is defective and unrepairable.
Consumers allege defective GMC Yukon was taken to dealers eight times and is still not repaired
CHARLESTON – General Motors and a Logan County auto dealership are facing a claim by two customers over allegations their Yukon did not conform to manufacturer's warranties.
Woman sues Lowe’s after being knocked unconscious by wood fencing
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing Lowe’s Home Centers alleging she was injured with wooden privacy fencing fell on top of her and knocked her unconscious.
Two lawsuits accuse Pennsboro police officer of wrongful arrests
CLARKSBURG — In two federal lawsuits, a Pennsboro police officer is accused of making unlawful arrests.
Man claims wrongful firing after forklift incident
CLARKSBURG — A man is suing his former employer alleging he was wrongfully fired after a forklift incident.
Couple sues insurance company for denying property damage claim
CHARLESTON — A husband and wife are suing CSAA General Insurance Company and AAA Club Alliance for denying their claim for property damage.
Company alleges St. Albans roofing business owes more than $14,000 for supplies
CHARLESTON – A Massachusetts company is alleging a St. Albans roofing company owes it more than $14,000 for supplies it provided.
Blankenship's media defamation case moves forward with fewer defendants
CHARLESTON – A federal judge has refused to dismiss defamation claims against nearly two dozen media outlets and others from a case in which Don Blankenship alleges they called him felon.
Domestic asset protection trusts integral to wealth management planning, Huntington-based attorney Anna M. Price says
Huntington-based attorney Anna M. Price claims that domestic asset protection (DAP) trusts can protect valuable family heirlooms for West Virginians
UPDATE: With seven confirmed cases, Salango optimistic about stopping spread of Coronavirus at Kanawha Judicial Annex
CHARLESTON – Kanawha County Commissioner Ben Salango says he is optimistic about actions taken to stop the spread of the Coronavirus at the Kanawha County Judicial Annex. Seven employees of the building have been diagnosed, and one spouse of an employee also has tested positive.
Lawyer ads in 2020 are talking less about Roundup, more about coronavirus
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – Personal injury lawyers cut their spending on Roundup advertising by more than half in the first two months of 2020.
Man sues employer for discrimination due to diabetes diagnosis
HUNTINGTON — A man is suing Dodson Brothers Exterminating Co. for discriminating against him after he was diagnosed with diabetes.