News from April 2014
Travel center worker says female boss sexually harassed him
CHARLESTON -- A man is suing his employer, alleging his female boss sexually harassed him and fired him for not giving her drugs.
Man blames GE for work injury
CHARLESTON -- A man is suing an electric company after he was electrocuted on the job.
Widow blames nursing home for husband's death
WHEELING -- An Ohio County widow is suing Peterson Rehabilitation Hospital on claims they gave her husband medication that cost him his life.
Panel charges judge with having inappropriate relationship with corrections official
CHARLESTON -- Randolph Circuit Judge Jaymie Godwin Wilfong has been charged by a state panel after admitting to having an affair with a community corrections official.
Couple sues woman over loan given for business
NEW CUMBERLAND -- A couple is suing a woman they loaned $20,000 in an oral agreement.
A walk down memory lane – in the City of Nitro
The City of Nitro has updated its public records. They’re now on papyrus instead of clay tablets.
AG's office: Debt agency complaints most common issue in Ohio Valley
CHARLESTON — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey says Northern Panhandle and Ohio Valley residents filed more complaints about debt collection agencies in 2013 than any other topic.
Supreme Court makes right call on campaign contributions
By HOPPY KERCHEVAL
PERSONNEL FILE: Two judges among Bar Foundation Fellows
CHARLESTON – A sitting circuit judge and a retired circuit judge are among the 18 West Virginia lawyers named 2014 West Virginia Bar Foundation Fellows.
PERSONNEL FILE: Riley named a W.Va. Bar Foundation Fellow
WHEELING – Dinsmore & Shohl’s Christopher P. Riley has been named to the West Virginia Bar Foundation Fellows 2014 Class.
Ohio Co. man says company withholding payments to his business
WHEELING -- An Ohio County man and business are suing a global merchant services provider, claiming contract interference.
Morrisey warns of rental property scam
CHARLESTON — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is warning consumers about a rental property scam that is circulating throughout West Virginia.
AG's office taking part in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office will participate in the eighth National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday near the East Rotunda on the California Street side of the West Virginia Capitol.
Pocahontas Co. man says he was hurt on grocery store ramp
SUMMERSVILLE -- A Pocahontas County man is suing over claims he sustained serious injuries after falling off a Foodland grocery store's ramp.
Richwood store says Muddlety Trading owes $23K
SUMMERSVILLE -- A Richwood food store is suing over claims they were not compensated for products purchased by a trading company.
Mason Co. man says he was injured falling out of delivery truck
POINT PLEASANT -- A Mason County man is suing over claims he sustained serious injuries after falling out of a tractor trailer.
Miner says he was fired after expressing safety concerns
MOUNDSVILLE -- A West Virginia man is suing over claims he was fired from his job after complaining of safety concerns.
Doctor, clinic again named in sexual abuse, harassment case
BECKLEY -- A Greenbrier County woman is suing over claims she was sexually assaulted by her doctor.
Florida woman's estate wants to sell mineral rights to cover Medicaid claims
MOUNDSVILLE -- The estate of a Florida woman is seeking for the sale of mineral rights to cover creditor claims.
Ethics charges filed against Kanawha magistrate
CHARLESTON -- A Kanawha County magistrate who refused to grant the ex-wife of the county's prosecuting attorney a domestic violence petition has had formal ethics charges filed against him.