West Virginia Record

Friday, July 19, 2019

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State Court

Morrisey calls Pope Francis' punishment of Bransfield 'only one step' in effort for transparency

By Kyla Asbury | Jul 19, 2019

CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey believes former Bishop Michael Bransfield punishment by the Catholic pope is one step toward full transparency.

State AG

Morrisey joins coalition standing up for national guardsmen

By Kyla Asbury | Jul 19, 2019

CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey joined a bipartisan 24-state effort to protect national guardsmen from losing their jobs, pay and benefits after serving active duty.

Attorneys & Judges

State Supreme Court cites unethical billing practices in suspending Hassan's license to practice law for 6 months

By Kyla Asbury | Jul 19, 2019

CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ordered the suspension of a Welch attorney after complaints were filed against him.

State Court

Brown Foodservice alleges Sam's HotDogs owes more than $2,000

By Carrie Bradon | Jul 19, 2019

CHARLESTON – A Kentucky company alleges it is owed more than $2,000 for goods it provided to a Charleston company.

Attorneys & Judges

Federal judge files attorney removal order for Michael J. Marshall

By Kyla Asbury | Jul 19, 2019

CHARLESTON — An attorney removal order was filed in federal court for a former West Virginia attorney whose law license was annulled earlier this year.

Lawsuits

Woman claims she was defamed by being falsely accused of stealing another woman's purse

By Carrie Bradon | Jul 19, 2019

CHARLESTON — A customer is suing a food store, alleging she was defamed by being accused of stealing a woman's purse.

Lawsuits

Patron claims she was caused to slip and fall on convenience store's wet restroom floor

By Carrie Bradon | Jul 19, 2019

NEW CUMBERLAND — A woman is suing a convenience store owner following an alleged slip and fall.

State Court

Hearing held on motion to dismiss in FOIA case against Department of Commerce

By Kyla Asbury | Jul 18, 2019

CHARLESTON — A hearing was held Wednesday in a case involving a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request filed by a West Virginia attorney in an attempt to find out how RISE program funds were used after the 2016 floods.

State Court

Circuit judge allows Justice residency case to proceed

By Kyla Asbury | Jul 18, 2019

CHARLESTON — Kanawha Circuit Judge Charles E. King Jr. denied a motion to dismiss Wednesday in the case against Gov. Jim Justice over his residency.

State Court

Kroger shopper alleges liquid on floor of self-checkout area caused fall

By Carrie Bradon | Jul 18, 2019

CHARLESTON – A Charleston man alleges he was injured at a grocery store in the city because of liquid on the floor.

State Court

Former Department of Health and Human Resources employee alleges she was denied job because of harassment report

By Carrie Bradon | Jul 18, 2019

CHARLESTON – A Mingo County woman alleges she was denied a position because she reported a hostile working environment.

State AG

Attorney General announces prescription drug disposal site at capitol

By Kyla Asbury | Jul 18, 2019

CHARLESTON — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has collaborated with the capitol police to introduce a prescription drug disposal site at the state capitol, which will allow individuals to safely dispose of expired and unwanted medications.

Federal Court

Mechanic alleges Aero-Smith, Sylvanus Group failed to pay him

By Carrie Bradon | Jul 18, 2019

BECKLEY – Two companies and individuals named in a breach of contract suit have filed to remove the case to federal court.

Lawsuits

Man claims WVU Board of Governors used harassment, intimidation to prevent him from attending board meeting

By Kyla Asbury | Jul 18, 2019

CHARLESTON — A man claims West Virginia University attempted to intimidate him and keep him from attending a board meeting.

Attorneys & Judges

Federal judge files attorney removal order for Timothy George Hayes

By Kyla Asbury | Jul 18, 2019

CHARLESTON — An attorney removal order was filed in federal court for a former West Virginia attorney whose law license was annulled this year.

State Supreme Court

Supreme Court reduces parole eligibility date by 5 years in appeal of plea-bargained kidnapping sentence

By Kyla Asbury | Jul 18, 2019

CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals granted a writ of prohibition in an appeal in a case regarding a man who pled guilty to kidnapping in 2016.

Lawsuits

Fired Nelson Tree Service employee cites harassment, workplace discrimination

By Carrie Bradon | Jul 18, 2019

CHARLESTON — A woman is suing her former employer, alleging she was treated unfairly and terminated due to her gender.

Federal Court

Worldwide Machinery's lawsuit against Columbia Gas for unjust enrichment transferred to federal venues

By Kyla Asbury | Jul 18, 2019

WHEELING — A lawsuit initially filed in Wetzel Circuit Court was removed to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of West Virginia and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia.

Lawsuits

Staffing agency claims Skuttle Manufacturing owes it over $19,000 for provided services

By Carrie Bradon | Jul 18, 2019

CHARLESTON — A staffing service is suing a manufacturing company, alleging it was not paid for the services it delivered.

State Court

Premier Bank alleges Allmon Construction Management failed to pay note

By Carrie Bradon | Jul 17, 2019

CHARLESTON – A bank alleges a West Virginia corporation and its guarantees failed to pay a promissory note.