News from February 2014
Attorney says AG grandstanding with price-gouging suit
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has filed a lawsuit against a Putnam County business that allegedly was gouging customers in the wake of last month's chemical spill that polluted the water of 300,000 residents.
PERSONNEL FILE: Martin & Seibert attorney sworn in
MARTINSBURG -- Martin & Seibert's Caitlin M. Bailey was sworn in and admitted to practice law in the State of West Virginia on Oct. 24 by the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals at a ceremony at the West Virginia Capital.
Man says Wells Fargo harassed him
BECKLEY -- A man is suing Wells Fargo Bank after allegedly being harassed by the bank over a debt.
Clear Rate denies allegation by AG’s office
CHARLESTON -- A Michigan telecommunications company denies allegations in a lawsuit recently filed against it by West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey.
Woman files suit after fall at cafeteria
PRINCETON -- A Mercer County woman is suing over claims she sustained serious injuries after falling in a cafeteria.
Pa. manufacturer says coal company didn't pay
PRINCETON -- A Pennsylvania manufacturing company is suing a Princeton coal company, claiming they did not pay for goods.
Va. woman sues former employer for breach of contract
PRINCETON -- A Virginia woman is suing a former employer, claiming she was denied payment of wages earned.
Tomblin seeks nominations for Governor's Service Awards
CHARLESTON -- Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has encouraged West Virginians to nominate outstanding citizens, families, and organizations for the 2014 Governor's Service Awards, which are coordinated by Volunteer West Virginia.
U.S. Attorney celebrates donations for foster children
CHARLESTON -- U.S. Attorney Booth Goodwin and West Virginia Division of Corrections Commissioner Jim Rubenstein on Wednesday visited St. Mary’s Correctional Center in St. Mary’s to celebrate the donation of hundreds of blankets, scarves and bags crafted by St. Mary’s and Lakin inmates to give to foster children.
New magistrate appointed in Mercer County
PRINCETON -- Mercer County Chief Judge Derek Swope has appointed former Magistrate Charles N. Poe to replace Magistrate Richard D. Fowler, who is retiring effective Feb. 28.
Former mine foreman files retaliatory discharge suit
BECKLEY -- A former mine foreman is suing Kentucky Fuel Corp. and Southern Coal Corp., alleging he was fired in retaliation for reporting an on-the-job accident to the state mining authorities.
Woman goes after GM in collection lawsuit
BECKLEY -- A woman is suing General Motors LLC and GM Financial for allegedly abusive and oppressive debt collection practices.
Man says Citibank uses abusive collection practices
BECKLEY -- A man has filed a lawsuit accusing Citibank of violating West Virginia's Consumer Credit and Protection Act.
Man accuses Raleigh Co. PSD of age discrimination
BECKLEY -- A manager is suing his former employer, alleging he was fired because he was old.
Goodwin rules for Johnson & Johnson in mesh MDL trial
CHARLESTON -- A federal judge granted judgment to Johnson & Johnson in the first multridistrict litigation case over alleged transvaginal mesh injuries.
Morrisey tells House Speaker that bill creates 'constitutional crisis'
CHARLESTON -- West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has sent a letter to House Speaker Tim Miley expressing "significant concerns" he has regarding the proposed Attorney General Ethics and Accountability Act.
Former manager says he was wrongfully terminated
BECKLEY -- A former manager is suing his previous employer, alleging his job was terminated in violation of labor laws.
Beckley attorney sues after Alaska fishing trip goes bad
BECKLEY -- A Beckley attorney has filed a lawsuit after a bad airline experience.
Heating company claims log home builder didn't pay
BECKLEY -- A heating company is suing a log home builder, claiming it never was paid for a unit installed in one of the homes.
Company says car dealer didn't finish job on agreement
WINFIELD -- A company which purchases retail installment contracts from a car dealer is suing the dealer after a couple buying a car filed bankruptcy.