News from 2021
Michael Bumgarner Featured on The Mostly Legal Podcast
Michael Bumgarner Featured on The Mostly Legal Podcast.
Man says inspection company failed to property inspect a home
CHARLESTON — An Alum Creek man is suing the West Virginia Inspection Company alleging that a home he purchased was not adequately inspected by the business.
Luciano Barbera SRL sues Tony the Tailor for failure to pay for goods
CHARLESTON — Luciano Barbera SRL is suing TTT Enterprises for failing to pay more than $7,000 for goods sold and delivered.
Couple sues General Motors for defective vehicle
CHARLESTON — A couple is suing General Motors for violating the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act.
Colorado man says USA Logistic at fault for car accident
WHEELING — A Colorado man is suing USA Logistics alleging it is at fault for a car accident.
Six substitute school workers want to stop state from trying to take back unemployment overpayment
CHARLESTON – Six Northern Panhandle substitute school employees have sued WorkForce West Virginia to stop the agency from recouping any allegedly owed overpayment of unemployment compensation related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Company owned by Justice family owes almost $10 million on federal court judgment
BECKLEY – A company owned by Gov. Jim Justice and his family owes almost $10 million related to a federal court judgment that was handed down almost two years ago.
TOPDOG Legal Marketing offers free West Virginia CLE courses to state bar groups
For a limited time, local and specialty bar organizations can schedule free West Virginia continuing legal education (WV CLE) courses, presented by TOPDOG Legal Marketing LLC, when five or more members register to attend
Summary Judgment Granted in Monongalia County
Summary Judgment Granted in Monongalia County.
Man sues McDonald's for injuries after falling on black ice in parking lot
WHEELING — A man is suing McDonald's after he was injured in a parking lot due to black ice.
Supreme Court sides with workers' comp review board in Ohio County case
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals sided with the Workers' Compensation Board of Review that a man's injury was pre-existing and not a new injury.
H.P. Excavating sues business for breach of contract
WHEELING — H.P. Excavating is suing a Valley Grove business alleging that it breached its contract.
Ojeda says state Senator used his likeness, voice in campaign ads without permission
CHARLESTON – Richard Ojeda, the former state Senator who later ran for U.S. Senate and president, says a current Logan County state Senator improperly used his name and voice in political campaign ads.
Gov. Justice appoints Micheal Cochrane as judge for Twenty-Seventh Judicial Circuit serving Wyoming County
Gov. Jim Justice has appointed Micheal M. Cochrane, of Pineville, WV, to the Twenty-seventh Judicial Circuit, which serves Wyoming County.
Member Wendy Adkins Appointed Co-Chair of WV State Bar Employment Law Committee
Member Wendy Adkins Appointed Co-Chair of WV State Bar Employment Law Committee.
Woman sues Jefferson Capital Systems for consumer credit violations
BECKLEY — A woman is suing Jefferson Capital Systems alleging it violated the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act (CCPA).
Woman sues Normart for negligent maintenance of property
PRINCETON — A woman says Normart LLC was negligent in maintaining its property and caused her to suffer injuries.
Attorney sues after Old Spice deodorant causes severe burns and rashes
WILLIAMSON – A Mingo County attorney and former state lawmaker has filed a lawsuit seeking $25,000 after he says Old Spice deodorant caused severe burns, irritation and rashes on his armpits.
State Supreme Court refuses writ request from church in switched at birth case
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has refused a request for a writ of mandamus by the Diocese in the case in which two 78-year-old men who say they were switched at birth by staff at a Catholic hospital.
Hardy County woman says DHHR failed to properly investigate abuse claims before grandson's death
CHARLESTON – A Hardy County woman says the state Department of Health and Human Resources’ failure to investigate an abuse allegation led to the death of her grandson.