News from July 2012
Brennan Center steps up for Loughry
Skaggs CHARLESTON -- The Brennan Center has gone to bat for a Republican state Supreme Court candidate in his legal battle over public financing.
SEC has emergency meeting after Loughry suit
Loughry CHARLESTON – A day after state Supreme Court candidate Allen Loughry sued the State Election Commission for not following through in providing his campaign public financing money, the panel held an emergency meeting.
Loughry files response to federal suit, files another in W.Va. SC
Loughry CHARLESTON - West Virginia Supreme Court candidate Allen Loughry this week filed a response to a federal lawsuit, filed earlier this month to block funding to his campaign.
Insurer wants suit over alleged unfair claims practices moved
ELKINS - In a filing earlier this month, an insurer asked that a lawsuit filed against it for denying a West Virginia homeowner's claim be transferred to federal court.
Lerona man blames CSX for work injuries
CHARLESTON -- A Lerona man is suing CSX Transportation after he was injured while performing his work duties.
Man sues Hughes Supply Co. for wrongful termination
CHARLESTON -- A former employee is suing Hughes Supply Co. after he claims his employment was wrongfully terminated while he was receiving workers' compensation benefits.
Man accuses Seventeenth Street Associates of negligent care at nursing home
HUNTINGTON -- A man is suing Seventeenth Street Associates for failing to care for his family member while she was in its nursing home.
Cabell jury rules Tri-State Coating & Machine Co. did not discriminate
HUNTINGTON -- A former employee is suing Tri-State Coating & Machine Co. after he claims it wrongfully terminated his employment without reason.
Four more students sue Mountain State over nursing accreditation
CHARLESTON -- Four more Mountain State University students have filed lawsuits against the school after it failed to keep them informed when the nursing program lost its accreditation.
Former professor says Mountain State fired her for talking about accreditation issues
CHARLESTON -- A former professor is suing Mountain State University after she claims she was fired for informing students about the school's accreditation problems.
Woman accuses City Holding of discrimination
CHARLESTON -- A former employee is suing City Holding Company after she claims she was wrongfully discriminated against and fired from her job.
Judge wants payday lenders in court
McGraw CHARLESTON -– Attorney General Darrell McGraw has announced that a Kanawha Circuit judge has ordered three payday lenders to appear in court to answer McGraw's allegations of contempt.
Panel links PFOA exposure to thyroid disease, ulcerative colitis
Deitzler VIENNA - An independent panel of scientists has now linked exposure to PFOA -- a chemical used in making non-stick coatings -- to thyroid disease and ulcerative colitis in humans.
United Dairy wants personal injury suit moved to federal court
CLARKSBURG - One of the largest family-owned dairies in the United States is asking that a personal injury lawsuit filed against it now be moved to a federal court.
It's hard to tell which team is which
When Democrats promoted -- and Republicans protested -- Gov. Joe Manchin's pilot program for public financing of the two state Supreme Court seats now being contested, neither side expected a Republican candidate to benefit.
Home lender wants W.Va. class action suit transferred
CLARKSBURG - Quicken Loans Inc., the nation's largest online home lender, has asked that a potential class action lawsuit filed against it in a state circuit court be moved to federal court.
Court OKs Lawyer Assistance Program pilot project
Benjamin CHARLESTON -– The state Supreme Court has approved a three-year pilot program to help attorneys who have addictions, or physical or mental health conditions that affect their ability to practice law.
Two clients sue St. Albans attorney for retainer refunds
Phalen CHARLESTON – In addition to nearly 20 ethics complaints, a St. Albans attorney is contending with two cases from former clients seeking recovery of retainers they say he failed to earn.
Phalen owes nearly $25,000 in taxes and fees, records show
Phalen CHARLESTON – Records show Charles L. "Dusty" Phalen Jr.'s mountain of ethics complaints is second only to his mountain of unpaid taxes.