News from December 2014
Records show Humphreys' workers suggested burning, deleting Va. flood files
CHARLESTON – An amended complaint against attorney Jim Humphreys details alleged fraud and cover-up by him and his law firm regarding the representation of clients in flood litigation.
AG's office says to evaluate credit card offers
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey says West Virginia consumers need to be careful when responding to unsolicited credit card offers via email as the holiday shopping season gets into full swing.
Woman says animal shelter didn't pay her $4,000 in wages
HUNTINGTON – A Cabell County woman is suing over claims her former employer has failed to pay her more than $4,000 in wages.
Medical facility says doctor not making payments for office
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County medical office is suing over claims a doctor who purchased the office has failed to make payments.
Two inmates accuse jailers of excessive force
CHARLESTON – Two inmates are suing over claims they were victims of excessive force in Southern Regional Jail.
Woman says she slipped on wet bathroom floor at Wendy's
WHEELING – A Brooke County woman is suing over claims she was injured on the wet floor of a Wendy's restaurant bathroom.
Man says wreck caused by insufficient signals at railroad crossing
MARTINSBURG – A Berkeley County man is suing over claims his car was struck by a train at a railroad crossing due to insufficient warning signals.
AG's office warns of Netflix email scam
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is warning consumers about a phishing scam that targets Netflix users through their emails.
Bethany College wants stolen money back from DEA
WHEELING – A West Virginia college is suing over claims the DEA administratively forfeited money that was stolen from the college by an employee.
Man say he was wrongly expelled from gun club
MOUNDSVILLE – A Marshall County man is suing over claims he was wrongfully expelled from a rifle and pistol club.
Mining activity contaminated water, family claims
PINEVILLE – A Wyoming County couple is suing over claims their family's water supply and those of neighbors have been contaminated by nearby mining activity.
AG's office accuses Wheeling businessman of misusing consumers' credit cards
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has filed a lawsuit against an Ohio County businessman and his Wheeling-based businesses alleging they violated the Consumer Credit and Protection Act; the Mortgage Lender, Broker and Servicer Act; and the Safe Mortgage Licensure Act.
Woman's estate blames hospital for her death
KEYSER – The estate of a Mineral County woman is suing over claims she was fatally injured when she fell while a patient at a hospital.
WV CALA wants Davis to answer questions
CHARLESTON – A statewide legal reform group says it has questions it believe West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Robin Jean Davis should answer in the wake of an ABC News report earlier this week.
Segal calls ABC report a 'hatchet job'
CHARLESTON – Scott Segal calls the ABC News report focusing on his wife – West Virginia Supreme Court Chief Justice Robin Jean Davis – a “hatchet job.”
PERSONNEL FILE: Jackson Kelly attorney's work recognized
CHARLESTON – The American Bar Association’s Section of Environment, Energy and Resources (“Section” or “SEER”) awarded the Air Quality Committee, chaired by Jackson Kelly PLLC attorney, Gale Lea Rubrecht, the Section’s “Best 2013-2014 Environmental Committee” certificate of recognition at the Section’s 22nd Fall Conference.
Nursing home company calls Davis story 'extremely troubling'
CHARLESTON – The nursing home company at the center of a high-profile case – and now a high-profile national news story – says the discovery of an undisclosed jet sale between the husband of West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Robin Jean Davis and the plaintiffs attorney in the case is “extremely troubling.”
AG's office sues Putnam roofing business
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office has filed a lawsuit against a Putnam County roofing contractor, alleging the business and its owner used high-pressure sales tactics to force consumers into signing questionable contracts.
Fifth ethics complaint filed against Humphreys
CHARLESTON – A fifth legal ethics complaint has been filed against attorney Jim Humphreys and others who allegedly concocted a “cover-up” because he failed to properly represent clients in flood litigation.
Charleston firm sponsors adoption of 60 shelter animals
CHARLESTON – Robinson & McElwee donated $4,500 to sponsor the Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association’s Black Friday adoption event.