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Boat crash defendant files answer, counterclaim
MORGANTOWN – One of the defendants in a lawsuit involving a Memorial Day boat crash has filed an answer and counterclaim. Steven B. Solomon denied he owned the boat in question and denies he owed a duty to the plaintiffs or that he breached any duty owed to them, according to the March 18 answer and counterclaim.
Farmer says dam project will cause irreparable damage
CLARKSBURG – A farmer sued the Clarksburg Water Board after he claims its dam demolition project will cause irreparable damage to fencing rights and other riparian property rights. John Stenger is a land owner in Harrison County who owns property along the deep water pools behind the West Milford and Highland dams, according to a complaint filed March 22 in Harrison Circuit Court.
Man sues Wheeling Island casino for injuries
WHEELING – A man is suing Wheeling Island Gaming after he claims he sustained injuries while on its property. On Feb. 7, 2014, Gary Gordon was a lawful customer/patron at Wheeling Island’s premises when he was caused to violently slip and fall on the unmaintained/unsafe walkway area with such great force as to cause Gordon serious injuries, damages and losses, according to a complaint filed Feb. 7 in Ohio Circuit Court and removed to federal court on March 14.
Insurer sues Huntington accounting firm for policy issues
HUNTINGTON – An insurance company is suing Hess, Stewart & Campbell, claiming the accounting firm isn’t due the amount it says it is under a policy. The action involves a dispute as to the extent of any obligation owed by CAMICO Mutual Insurance Company concerning the liability of HSC arising from, related to, or in connection with a criminal scheme perpetrated by an HSC employee for which criminal prosecution is currently pending, according to a complaint filed March 11 in the U.S. District Cou
Construction company re-files lawsuit against WVU BOG
MORGANTOWN – Accelerated Construction Services has re-filed its lawsuit against West Virginia University Board of Governors after the previous one was dismissed. Accelerated Construction Services filed a complaint in Monongalia Circuit Court in December against WVU BOG and the lawsuit was dismissed due to a legal technicality, as state code requires those filing suit to provide 30 days notice before suing a state entity.
Woman accuses Zales of wage payment violations
CLARKSBURG – A woman is suing Zales Jewelers after she claims it violated the West Virginia Wage Payment and Collection Act. Ashley Bond was employed as a consultant and manager with Zales until her employment was involuntarily terminated on Dec. 7, 2013, according to a complaint filed Feb. 9 in Harrison Circuit Court and removed to federal court on March 18.
Man blames Genesis Healthcare for wife’s death
FAYETTEVILLE – A man is suing Genesis Healthcare after he claims it was responsible for his wife’s death. Genesis WV Holdings LLC; Genesis Health Ventures of West Virginia LP; Genesis Eldercare Network Services Inc.; Genesis Eldercare Rehabilitation Services Inc.; Genesis Healthcare Corporation; Saddle Shop Road Operations LLC; Dr. Scott Allen Keffer; Scott Keffer Inc.; and Tara Jackson were also named as defendants in the suit.
Morgantown property owner files petition against BZA
MORGANTOWN – A Morgantown man has filed a petition against the Morgantown Board of Zoning Appeals.
Tennant, WVAJ president praise public campaign finance rulings
CHARLESTON – West Virginia’s Secretary of State is praising the state Supreme Court’s decision to reinstate public campaign finance money to two Supreme Court candidates. As Secretary of State, Natalie Tennant is a member of the State Election Commission. That’s the panel that earlier this month awarded more than $500,000 each to the campaigns of sitting Justice Brent Benjamin and former state lawmaker Bill Wooton.
Miner accuses company of firing him after injury
LOGAN – A Logan County man says the mining company he worked for fired him after he was injured and began receiving workers' compensation benefits.
Pizza company claims buyer defaulted on payments
BECKLEY — A pizza and grill company is suing another company for allegations of defaulting on payments to purchase assets.
Motorist blames injuries on freight driver’s alleged reckless driving
PRINCETON – A Mercer County woman says she was injured in a vehicle crash allegedly caused by freight driver’s negligence
Dispatcher accuses Kingston Mining of age discrimination
FAYETTEVILLE – A Boone County man is suing is suing his ex-employer, claiming he was fired for his age and because he raised safety concerns about mine operations.
Residents blame nearby refinery for pollution, noise
MOUNDSVILLE – A group of Marshall County residents say an oil and gas refinery near their neighborhood has created a public nuisance.
Supply firm accuses roofer of owing unpaid debt
WHEELING – A New Jersey firm claims a West Virginia company owes thousands of dollars for materials purchased under a credit agreement.
Software firm accuses customer of defaulting on credit agreement
BECKLEY – A Pittsburgh firm is suing Med-Surg Group of West Virginia for allegedly owing almost $20,000 in unpaid bills for software and services.
Creditor accuses firm of loan default, hiding collateral
BECKLEY – A Raleigh County firm says a company it loaned money has defaulted on the loan and has hidden the property pledged as collateral.
Supreme Court says Benjamin, Wooton should get campaign money
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court says the Supreme Court campaigns of Brent Benjamin and Bill Wooton should get about $500,000 each in public campaign financing money. The orders were issued just hours after five replacement justices heard oral arguments in the matters.
Justices hear campaign financing arguments
CHARLESTON – The fate of about $1 million in public campaign finance money for two state Supreme Court candidates now rests with five judges. The state Supreme Court on March 23 heard oral arguments in candidate Beth Walker’s challenges to the campaigns for sitting Justice Brent Benjamin and Beckley attorney Bill Wooton. Five sitting judges – filling in for all of the justices who recused themselves from the case – heard two hours of arguments.
Attorney sues cabinet maker for alleged breach of contract
BECKLEY — A man is suing a cabinet maker over claims that he put down a deposit on a contract that was never fulfilled.