News from August 2014
Md. woman says unsafe floor at VFW caused injury
KEYSER – A Maryland woman says unsafe flooring at a Veterans of Foreign Wars post in Ridgeley caused her to fall and sustain injury to her head, body and limbs.
Counsel recommends four-year suspension for Randolph Co. judge
CHARLESTON – A special counsel has recommended that Randolph Circuit Judge Jaymie Wilfong be suspended for four years without pay.
Three-judge panel named to hear Plants case
CHARLESTON -- Three circuit judges have been named to hear the petition to remove Kanawha County Prosecuting Attorney Mark Plants from office.
Parents allege medical negligence led to son's injury
SUMMERSVILLE -- A Birch River couple says their four-year-old suffered a ruptured spleen after a doctor at their local medical center failed to diagnose the condition.
Oil company says customer refuses to pay contract
LOGAN – A local oil company says they provided goods or services to a now-defunct petroleum company, which has failed to pay for those goods or services.
Md. woman says car dealer guilty of fraud
KEYSER -- A Maryland woman says an automotive sales company engaged in fraud and breached warranties when she purchased a used 2009 Ford Escape from their automotive dealership.
Wheeling man says employers breached employment contract
MOUNDSVILLE – A Wheeling man says his employer’s actions after signing an employment contract and noncompliance have caused him to have to get a second job to support himself.
Settlement would resolve about 400 Mountain State U. lawsuits
CHARLESTON – A proposed settlement would resolve more than 400 lawsuits against Mountain State University filed by former students after the school closed in 2012.
Jackson Co. couple says dealer lied about car
RIPLEY -- A Jackson County couple says a local car dealership misrepresented the condition of a vehicle the couple purchased in October and lied about making repairs when the owners brought the vehicle in for service.
Woman says Chrysler failed to repair her car
NEW CUMBERLAND -- A Follansbee woman says a national car manufacturer failed to repair a vehicle after repeated service dates.
AG's mobile office to visit Wayne, Cabell counties
CHARLESTON — A representative from West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s Office will be conducting mobile office hours in western West Virginia to assist consumers with their concerns and answer any questions they may have.
Morrisey warns students of scholarship scams
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has warned students and their parents to be cautious of potential scams when applying for scholarships.
PERSONNEL FILE: Gentry joins Steptoe & Johnson as senior environmental consultant
CHARLESTON – Joyce A. Gentry has joined Steptoe & Johnson PLLC’s office in Charleston as Senior Environmental Consultant.
Hancock family says son injured roller skating in gym class
NEW CUMBERLAND -- A Hancock County family is suing over claims their son was injured while roller skating in gym class, after his parents declined to sign the permission slip allowing him to do so.
Mingo Co. man says Chevy Cruze was a lemon
LOGAN -- A Williamson man claims a car dealership sold him a vehicle with numerous defects, which required six return trips to that dealership for service where repairs were not made.
Former Fayette deputy says fellow officer made false claims about him
FAYETTEVILLE -- A former Fayette County deputy sheriff is suing over claims he was falsely accused of animal cruelty in retaliation by another officer.
A real 'army of one'
Among the many memes circulating on the internet is one consisting of a photograph of two hands bound by rope, accompanied by the caption: “If you’re afraid to speak out against tyranny, you’re already a slave."
Fighting to preserve our role as an energy leader
CHARLESTON – Growing up in the heart of coal country, I learned very early on how important our coal industry is to our state, our nation and thousands of families throughout West Virginia and the Appalachian region.
Gazette files FOIA request lawsuit against Morrisey
CHARLESTON – The Charleston Gazette has filed a lawsuit seeking to have West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey turn over documents related to an ongoing case against a drug company.
Remaining Dirty Girl participants to get refunds, AG's office says
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey on Thursday said his office has secured an agreement to refund the remainder of the people who had signed up for last month's abruptly cancelled Dirty Girl Mud Run.