News from September 2016
Registered nurse accuses retirement home, supervisors of harassment
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County registered nurse is suing an assisted living facility and supervisors, alleging a hostile work environment, sexual harassment and wrongful termination.
Shopper blames Kanawha County store operator for injuries
CHARLESTON — A Fayette County woman is suing a Montgomery retail store operator, alleging its negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Couple alleges estate representative, law firm violated fiduciary duty
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County husband and wife are suing an estate representative and law firm, alleging violation of fiduciary duty.
St. Albans homeowner blames local government for property damage
CHARLESTON — A St. Albans woman is suing local government units, alleging their negligence caused her to suffer property damage.
Customer blames sports bar operator for injuries
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County woman is suing an area sports bar operator, alleging the defendant's negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Morrisey campaign releases its first TV ad in AG race
CHARLESTON – In its first television ad of West Virginia Attorney General race, incumbent Patrick Morrisey’s campaign targets his opponents ties to Hillary Clinton.
Charleston attorney named to ABA labor, employment section
CHARLESTON – Eric W. Iskra of Spilman Thomas & Battle recently was elected to the Council of the Labor and Employment section of the American Bar Association.
Trust sues state DHHR for minor’s sexual abuse
CHARLESTON – A trust is suing the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources after the trustee claims a minor was sexually abused in at least two separate facilities while in its care.
Estate administrator blames pharmacies for mother's death
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County woman is suing health care providers, alleging their negligence caused her mother's death.
Pediatric gastroenterologist alleges medical care providers broke state law
CHARLESTON — A doctor originally from Saudi Arabia is suing West Virginia University medical providers, alleging violation of public policy.
Former employee accuses state agency of age discrimination
CHARLESTON — A 59-year-old Randolph County man is suing the West Virginia Department of Agriculture, alleging age discrimination and wrongful termination.
Customer alleges pharmacy's negligence led to fall
CHARLESTON — A Michigan woman is suing a West Virginia pharmacy, alleging the defendant's negligence caused injuries to the plaintiff.
Federal court hears arguments in EPA Clean Power Plan case
WASHINGTON — A coalition of states argued in federal court that the EPA has overstepped its authority with proposed emission standards that would require states such as West Virginia to revamp its primary energy source and economic model.
One religion we can do without
We never thought we'd see a conservative Republican attacking a cult-like religion, but now we have, and it's our own state Attorney General Patrick Morrisey doing it.
WVBA Award of Merit recipient offers advice for newer attorneys
CHARLESTON – The most recent recipient of the West Virginia Bar Association's Award of Merit has some advice for up-and-coming attorneys.
Two individuals sue Chesapeake Appalachia for conversion, trespassing
NEW MARTINSVILLE – Two individuals are suing Chesapeake Appalachia LLC after they claim it intentionally interfered with their property and trespassed.
Man files class action against law firm, businesses for consumer credit violations
BECKLEY – A Raleigh County man is suing Jefferson Capital Systems LLC in a class action lawsuit after he claims it violated the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act. D&A Services LLC; and Fenton & McGarvey Law Firm PSC were also named as defendants in the suit.
Statoil sues Marshall County Commission for tax errors
MOUNDSVILLE – Statoil USA Onshore Properties Inc. is suing the Marshall County Commission for tax errors it claims were made that the commission refused to fix.
Mercer County consumer accuses debt collector of invasion of privacy
PRINCETON — A Mercer County man is suing a Virginia debt collector, alleging unfair and unconscionable collection practices.
Logan homeowner blames highway contractor for loss of property
LOGAN — A Logan County homeowner is suing a highway contractor, alleging the defendant's negligence led to property damages for the plaintiff.