West Virginia Record

Our View

We’re enjoying Richard Neely’s retirement, and so should he

By The West Virginia Record | Oct 16, 2019

The problem with Richard Neely’s “real experience” is the same as Darrell McGraw’s: we had to live through it, too. We’re old enough to remember it, not old enough to have forgotten.

Federal Court

Woman sues state corrections department for father's death, alleged cover up

By Kyla Asbury | Oct 15, 2019

CHARLESTON — A woman is suing the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation after she claims they attempted to cover up her father's death in 2017.

Their View

Local newspapers continue to keep us informed

By Chris Dickerson | Oct 15, 2019

WASHINGTON – For as long as our great nation has existed, newspapers have been part of the fabric that strengthens our democracy and makes our communities stronger.

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: Department of Labor Investigation Results in West Virginia Laundry Service Paying $66,641 in Back Wages and Damages

By Press release submission | Oct 15, 2019

After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD), Superior Industrial Laundries Inc. – a commercial laundry facility based in Fairmont, West Virginia – has paid $66,641 in back wages and liquidated damages to 36 employees to resolve overtime violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: Department of Labor Cites West Virginia Contractor for Exposing Employees to Falls, Other Workplace Hazards

By Press release submission | Oct 15, 2019

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Roofing Solutions LLC – based in Charleston, West Virginia – for exposing employees to falls, and other safety and health hazards at worksites in Charleston and Nitro, West Virginia.

ORRICK HERRINGTON: The #MeToo Movement Two Years Later: Cross-Border Impact in the Workplace

By Press release submission | Oct 15, 2019

Two years after the start of the #MeToo movement, multinational companies are still navigating the movement's impact on the workplace and corporate reputational risk.

ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF WEST VIRGINIA: United States Attorney Mike Stuart Announces Progress in Making our Communities Safer Through Project Safe Neighborhoods

By Press release submission | Oct 15, 2019

Two years ago, the Department of Justice announced the revitalization and enhancement of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), the centerpiece of the department’s violent crime reduction strategy.

REED SMITH LLP: 12 months in health care law: A roller coaster journey

By Press release submission | Oct 14, 2019

Please join Nan Halstead for an informative and entertaining review of many of the key regulatory developments and court rulings in health care law over the past 12 months.

Federal Court

Judge schedules trials for two magistrates

By Kyla Asbury | Oct 14, 2019

ELKINS — A federal judge last week denied two deferred prosecution agreements for two magistrate judges after previously adopting a report and recommendation in their criminal cases.

State Court

Two former coal miners sue manufacturers for lung disease

By Kyla Asbury | Oct 14, 2019

WAYNE — Two lawsuits were filed against Mine Safety Appliances Company alleging they were diagnosed with serious lung diseases after working as coal miners for many years.

State Court

Men sue animal clinics for dog's death

By Kyla Asbury | Oct 14, 2019

HUNTINGTON — A lawsuit was filed against Tri-State Animal E-R and Stonecrest Animal Clinic after two men's chihuahua died while under their care.

State Court

Men sue Milton, officials for demolishing two structures

By Kyla Asbury | Oct 14, 2019

HUNTINGTON —Two men are suing the city of Milton and its mayor and code enforcement official, alleging the city wrongfully demolished two properties instead of one.

Federal Court

Former officers sue Shepherd University for discrimination

By Kyla Asbury | Oct 14, 2019

MARTINSBURG — Two men filed a lawsuit against Shepherd University alleging the university discriminated against them based on their ages.

State Court

Auto dealership sues state Trooper for civil rights violations

By Kyla Asbury | Oct 14, 2019

KEYSER — A used auto dealership and its owners followed through with a notice of intent and filed a lawsuit against a West Virginia state Trooper alleging civil rights violations.

Attorneys & Judges

Salango wants to bring West Virginia's economy into 21st century

By Chris Dickerson | Oct 14, 2019

CHARLESTON – Kanawha County Commissioner Ben Salango has thrown his hat into the ring for the 2020 gubernatorial race. Salango, a Democrat, made the formal announcement Oct. 10 in Charleston, where his law firm Preston & Salango is located.

Attorneys & Judges

WVU leasing space in downtown Charleston for College of Law, other groups

By Chris Dickerson | Oct 11, 2019

CHARLESTON — West Virginia University and its College of Law are expanding their footprint in Charleston. The university is leasing two floors in Equities House, a central downtown office building that will become home to several offices.

State Court

Bicycle helmet distributor says insurer must defend it over fatal Snowshoe accident

By Carrie Bradon | Oct 11, 2019

PRINCETON – The estate of a man who died in a bicycle accident filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer and seller of the helmet he was wearing at the time of the crash, and that company named as a seller in that lawsuit asked Mercer Circuit Court to declare that the insurance company defending the manufacturer also has an obligation to defend the seller under the terms of the insurance policy.

State Court

Widower files suit against Teays Valley Assisted Living over wife's fall-related death

By Carrie Bradon | Oct 10, 2019

WINFIELD – A Scott Depot man is suing a Hurricane assisted living facility alleging that his wife died due to negligence of its care team.