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West Virginia Carpenters Benefits Trust alleges Blackhawk Interiors failed to make payments
CLARKSBURG – A Morgantown employer is alleged to owe payments to an employee benefit plan.
Judge O'Hanlon starts scholarship in honor of wife at Marshall University
HUNTINGTON – Judge Dan O’Hanlon thinks of the endowed scholarship program he’s started at Marshall University in his wife’s name as the perfect ode to her.
Common legal terms a personal injury client might hear during a case
WHEELING – What may seem like common terms to attorneys may be unfamiliar to clients. Below are some examples of terms that clients might come across during the course of his or her case, so that they may better understand the case.
Our Supreme Court alleges it is committed to 'sound fiscal management'
“The West Virginia Supreme Court is committed to sound fiscal management and administration of the judicial branch of government and takes its commitment to state taxpayers seriously.” Ha ha ha, ho ho ho, hee hee hee! Stop it, you're killing us!
2017 was a year of wins for West Virginia
WASHINGTON – With the inauguration of President Donald Trump one year ago, America entered a new era of prosperity, hope and optimism. The president’s Make America Great Again strategy is putting American families first by creating jobs and growing our economy here at home.
Federal opioid judge makes plaintiffs lawyers play musical chairs
CLEVELAND – Plaintiff lawyers in national opioid litigation chose their executive committee so poorly that a federal judge made them choose again. A protest against the original committee had rung out from West Virginia. As a result, four lawyers lost seats, and five replaced them.
Man alleges he was injured on zip line ride at Grand Vue Park
MOUNDSVILLE – An Ohio County man alleges he was injured at a Marshall County Commission-owned park.
Woman alleges discriminatory treatment while employed by Ace Whitewater
FAYETTEVILLE – A woman alleges she was terminated from her job because of her disability.
Callaway Construction alleged to have damaged driveway at Hurricane property
WINFIELD – Two Hurricane residents allege a contractor they hired to perform work on their driveway damaged their property.
Woman alleges city of Bluefield, towing company unlawfully impounded vehicle
PRINCETON – A Bluefield woman alleges her vehicle was unlawfully impounded and searched.
Driver files suit against Joe Beard & Sons Corp. over collision on I-64
WINFIELD – A Scott Depot woman is seeking damages after a collision with a tractor-trailer on Interstate 64.
Woman alleges Ditech Financial failed to credit payments to account
BECKLEY – A Beckley woman has filed suit to stop the foreclosure of her home.
Triple A Welding & Services alleged to owe mroe than $5,000 for goods
FAYETTEVILLE – An Edmond man is alleged to have failed to pay for goods delivered by an Atlanta, Georgia, company.
Couple claims Lincoln MKT doesn't conform to warranties
BECKLEY – A Beckley couple is seeking a refund of a Ford vehicle they purchased over allegations that it does not conform to its warranties.
Can a government official block a constituent from a Facebook page?
RICHMOND, Va. (Legal Newsline) – As a panel of judges on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit prepares to consider the appeal in a case pitting a Loudoun County, Va., official and a frequent critic, the ACLU is stepping in.
Lawmaker wants to consider impeachment of chief justice
CHARLESTON – A state lawmaker has raised the idea of impeaching West Virginia Chief Justice Allen Loughry.
Ally Financial Inc. claims Q&M Construction owes more than $20,000
MOUNDSVILLE – A Cameron business is alleged to have defaulted on a loan and the lender is seeking possession of a truck as collateral.
Mother alleges son was assaulted twice while at Stepping Stones facility
WAYNE – A Danville woman alleges her minor son was assaulted while under the care of a facility.
Wrongful death suit filed against Trinity Health Care Services of Mingo Inc.
WILLIAMSON – An estate representative has filed a wrongful death suit against the operator of a Williamson nursing home.
Surgery technician alleges she was wrongfully terminated by Preston Memorial Hospital Corp.
KINGWOOD – A Tunnelton woman alleges she was wrongfully terminated from her job with Preston Memorial Hospital Corp.