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ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF WEST VIRGINIA: U.S. Attorney’s Office Collects Nearly $2 Million in Civil and Criminal Actions for U.S. Taxpayers in Fiscal Year 2018
U.S. Attorney Bill Powell announced today that the Northern District of West Virginia collected $1,815,859 in criminal and civil actions in Fiscal Year 2018.
Ketchum seeks probation or fine while federal prosecutors want him to serve 6-12 months
CHARLESTON – Former state Supreme Court Justice Menis Ketchum’s attorney says his client only should be placed on probation or fined on a federal wire fraud charge.
Man claims former Charleston mayor, city ignored FOIA request
A Putnam County resident is suing a mayor and a city, citing an alleged violation of West Virginia Code 29B.
Woman claims she was abused at health care facility
A Kanawha County resident is suing health care providers, citing alleged negligence.
Building supplier sues contractor alleging nonpayment
A building supply firm is suing a West Virginia company, citing alleged breach of personal guaranty and unjust enrichment.
Woman says home care service company violated FLSA obligations
An employee is suing a home care service company, citing alleged breach of contract and unpaid wages.
Development authority alleging breach of real estate purchase contract
A West Virginia public entity is suing a company and an individual citing alleged breach of contract and unjust enrichment.
Man claims property inspectors were reckless and negligent
A property owner is suing property inspectors, citing alleged breach of duty.
EQT agrees to $53.5 million settlement in gas royalty payment case
CLARKSBURG — EQT Corp. agreed to a settlement in a federal class-action lawsuit alleging it wasn't fully paying gas royalty payments.
JCPenney customer sues store after being injured in fall
A customer is suing retail store operators, citing alleged negligence and premises liability.
Consumer says defective Rural King heater exploded and damaged his eyes
A consumer is suing a home store and a heater manufacturer, citing alleged breach of express warranty, breach of implied warranty and negligence.
Woman says she was injured by tripping, falling at Drug Emporium
A woman is suing a drug store, citing alleged negligence and premises liability.
Former inmate sues correctional officers alleging assault and battery
A former inmate is suing correctional officers, citing alleged unlawful use of excessive force.
Rental company sues oil and gas independent producer alleging breach of contract
A rental company is suing an oil and gas independent producer, citing alleged breach of lease agreement and unjust enrichment.
Motorist sues AutoZone and employee over traffic accident
A motorist is suing an employer and its employee, citing alleged negligence.
Milk catcher sues United Dairy after workplace accident results in leg amputation
A milk catcher is suing an Ohio corporation, citing an allegedly unsafe work environment.
Employee claims CAMC mistreated him because of his ethnicity
An employee is suing a health care facility, citing alleged racial discrimination and wrongful discharge.
Insurer sues Glow Worm Coal Company for breach of contract
CHARLESTON — A licensed insurer is suing Glow Worm Coal Company, a client, citing alleged breach of duty and unjust enrichment.
Limited liability company sues borrowers for unpaid loan
A limited liability company is suing borrowers, citing alleged breach of loan agreement.
Consumers sue Ford, lender alleging breach of contract
Consumers are suing an automobile dealer and lender, citing alleged violation of the "lemon law."