John O'Brien News
Following adverse ruling, credit card company settles with AG's office
POINT PLEASANT – One of the eight credit card companies sued by former state Attorney General Darrell McGraw has reached a settlement with his successor.
Bayer told discovery responses inadequate
WHEELING – Bayer Material Science has not been specific enough in its responses to several discovery requests made by a former employee who alleges he was fired because he has cancer, a federal magistrate judge says.
Dish Network, Frontier quick to fight woman's lawsuit
HUNTINGTON – Dish Network and Frontier Communications are quickly fighting back against a lawsuit filed last month by a woman who alleges they violated the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act.
Woman says photo of Lincoln on deathbed is real, sues museum director
The picture Ernestine Glessner claims is Abraham Lincoln on his deathbed.
Lawsuit filed against Martinsburg police over fatal shooting
MARTINSBURG – The estate of a man shot and killed by Martinsburg police officers is seeking $200 million in a recently filed lawsuit.
Supreme Court rejects fee-sharing claim made by engineering firm
Justices of the state Supreme Court
Miley selected as new Speaker of the House
Justice Robin Davis swears in Tim Miley as the new Speaker of the House.
Mingo Logan Coal argues for rehearing of revoked permit case
The Spruce No. 1 Mine.Photo courtesy of Vivian Stockman/www.ohvec.org. Flyover courtesy of SouthWings.org.
Judge: Arbitration case presents 'exceptional circumstances' for abstention
CHARLESTON – A federal judge has ruled he does not have jurisdiction over home warranty company’s attempt to force an unsatisfied customer into arbitration.
Judge rules for Mountaineer Casino in sexual harassment case
Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort
Court: Former Kanawha prosecutor had no conflict of interest from sniper case
CHARLESTON – A lawyer discipline office could have pursued a conflict-of-interest complaint against former Kanawha County Prosecuting Attorney Michael Clifford even though a state judge already ruled no conflict existed, but the state Supreme Court has ruled no sanctions would be warranted anyway.