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Justices say insurer not entitled to money it did not pay out
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has ruled that an insurance company is not entitled to a statutory right of subrogation.
Justices say attorney fees, court costs constitute abuse of discretion
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has ruled that an award of attorney fees and costs in a 13-year-old lawsuit is an abuse of discretion.
Ohio man blames HIMG, others for wife’s death
HUNTINGTON – An Ohio man is suing HIMG after he claims it is responsible for his wife’s death. Ultimate Health Services Inc. is doing business as Huntington Internal Medical Group.
Three-judge panel denies petition to remove Morgantown City Council members
MORGANTOWN – A three-judge panel has filed an order denying a petition to remove four members of Morgantown’s City Council.
Suit claims deputy's distraction led to injury
FAYETTEVILLE — A man is suing the County Commission of Fayette County, alleging negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Woman says she was injured due to defect in parking lot
FAYETTEVILLE — A patron is suing Whitewater Bar & Grill LLC, operator of a hotel/motel and restaurant, alleging negligence, failure to warn and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Logging companies accused in wrongful death case
LOGAN — A woman who is the administrator of her deceased husband's estate is suing Fortner Logging LLC and Fortner Tree Trimming Inc., alleging wrongful death.
Woman says insurer not paying enough
MOUNDSVILLE — A woman is suing Trumbull Insurance Company, also know as The Hartford, citing alleged negligence, bad faith and unfair claims settlement practices.
Financing company says towing firm unlawfully held vehicle
LOGAN — A financing company is suing Bobby Hicks, doing business as Fast Action Towing and Recovery, citing alleged unlawful detention of collateral.
State Lawyer Disciplinary Board asks to disbar Morgantown attorney
CHARLESTON – The state Lawyer Disciplinary Board has asked the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals to disbar a Morgantown attorney it claims violated the Rules of Professional Conduct.
Judge delays settlement with former Freedom officials
CHARLESTON – District Judge John T. Copenhaver Jr. has delayed any action being taken on a settlement proposed against two of Freedom Industries’ officials involving the 2014 chemical spill into the Elk River.
Uneasy Rider pulls out of West Virginia
After seven years of providing low-cost motorcycle, ATV, and off-road insurance to mountaineers, Rider Insurance is pulling out of West Virginia.
AG's office secures $400M in e-book settlement with Apple
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey says state consumers soon will receive their portion of a $400 million e-book settlement between Apple Inc. and 33 states and territories.
Safe at Home West Virginia creates a brighter future for youth
CHARLESTON – As governor, our children’s well-being is one of my top priorities, and I am particularly proud of the progress we have made through the Safe at Home West Virginia program.
Lender accused of violating consumer credit law
HUNTINGTON — Two borrowers are suing Chase Bank USA, N.A., a financial services company, citing alleged violation of the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act and the West Virginia Computer Crime and Abuse Act, intentional or negligent infliction of emotional distress and invasion of privacy.
Former hospital worker claims wrongful discharge
HUNTINGTON — A former employee is suing Cabell Huntington Hospital Inc. and Thomas Jones, a health facility and its director of environmental services, citing alleged retaliatory discharge, sexual harassment and hostile environment, wrongful discharge and outrage.
Fayette County residents say used vehicle had been wrecked
CHARLESTON — Two Fayette County residents are suing Ford Motor Company, Sheets Automotive Group LLC and Wells Fargo Dealer Services Inc., citing alleged violation of the "Lemon Law," breach of express warranties, breach of implied warranty of merchantability, breach of implied warranty of fitness, cancellation of contract by rejection, cancellation of contract by revocation of acceptance, violation of Magnuson-Moss warranty act, unfair and deceptive acts or practices, common law fraud, construct
Couple sues WVU Hospitals for failure to diagnose blood clots
MORGANTOWN – A couple is suing West Virginia University Hospitals after they claim it failed to diagnose blood clots.
Couple sues surgeon for negligence
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County couple is suing a surgeon they claim was negligent during surgery.
Man sues Aetna, others for ERISA violations
HUNTINGTON – A man is suing Aetna Life Insurance Company for violations of the Employment Retirement Income Security Act. Virginia Air Distributors Inc. Benefit Plan and John Does 1 through 5 were also named as defendants in the suit.