Daily Archives: January 9, 2013

AG-elect Morrisey names key staffers

CHARLESTON - State Attorney General-Elect Patrick Morrisey on Wednesday announced the hiring of several key personnel for his office. He said the appointments, which include some for newly created positions, will allow him to advance his agenda during his first days in … Read More »

State Attorney General

W.Va. Chamber of Commerce plans Business Court symposium

CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce is holding a symposium to highlight the state’s new business court. The court, which opened in October, is designed to streamline company-against-company litigation. It is headquartered in the Berkeley County Judicial Center … Read More »

Berkeley County, Kanawha County, News

Couple says home inspector failed

CHARLESTON – A couple is suing Advantage Home & Environment Inspections, Inc., for allegedly failing to note several structural, safety and/or health concerns for a home in Charleston. Ryan and Lora Fitzwater contracted with the defendant on Feb. 20 for the … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Suit filed over snow tubing injury

CHARLESTON – A couple is suing Snowshoe Mountain, Inc., after injuries were allegedly sustained while snow tubing. Intrawest Resorts, Inc., was also named as a defendant in the suit. On Feb. 3, 2011, William Brazell was snow tubing at the Silver … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Penn Line Corporation failed to pay final wages within 72 hours, suit says

CHARLESTON – A former employee is suing Penn Line Corporation for failing to pay his final wages within 72 hours of discharge. Jeffrey L. Richmond was employed by the defendant until Oct. 16, according to a complaint filed Dec. 28 … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Suit says REM West Virginia violated state payment and collection act

CHARLESTON – A former employee is suing REM West Virginia, LLC, for allegedly violating the West Virginia Wage Payment and Collection Act. Michelle Carter was employed by the defendant until her resignation on Oct. 1, according to a complaint filed Dec. … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Ky. couple names 124 defendants in asbestos suit

CHARLESTON – An Owensboro, Ky. couple is suing 124 companies they claim are responsible for lung injuries. Clarence Robert Nelson was diagnosed with asbestosis and mesothelioma, according to a complaint filed Jan. 3 in Kanawha Circuit Court. Nelson and his … Read More »

Asbestos, Kanawha County, News

Lawsuit: Blacktopman owes more than $20,000

WAYNE – American Asphalt & Aggregates, Inc., is suing Blacktopman, Inc., claiming the company owes more than $20,000 for asphalt material. On Nov. 22, 2011, Blacktopman entered into a commercial credit application and sale’s agreement with American Asphalt for the … Read More »

News, Wayne County