News from February 2014
Former employee accuses DirecTV of discrimination
HUNTINGTON -- A Cabell County woman is suing her past employer, alleging discrimination.
Woman's estate sues Ohio woman over claims of conversion
HUNTINGTON -- A Cabell County woman is suing an Ohio resident alleging conversion.
State False Claims Act dies in House
CHARLESTON -- West Virginia’s version of the federal False Claims Act, which is designed to provide incentives to whistleblowers who feel government programs are being cheated, died Tuesday in the House of Delegates.
Federal judge OKs Alpha settlement
RICHMOND, Va. -- A federal judge has given preliminary approval to a proposed settlement with former Massey Energy investors who claim they were misled about the company's safety record before a 2010 mine disaster.
Critics pounce on passage of AG bill
CHARLESTON -- After the House of Delegates passed a controversial bill targeting the state Attorney General's office, legal watchers were quick to attack the move.
Dems don’t want whistleblower awards capped in False Claims Act bill
CHARLESTON – The Democrat-led West Virginia House of Delegates on Monday shot down a Republican amendment to a proposed version of the federal False Claims Act.
Vera Bradley Designs says Raleigh business owes $27K
BECKLEY -- A company is seeking payment on a past due account.
Woman's estate accuses State Farm of breach of contract
LOGAN -- A woman's estate is seeking payment of insurance benefits under an uninsured motorist coverage.
House passes AG bill
CHARLESTON -- The House of Delegates on Monday passed a controversial bill that some say directly targets state Attorney General Patrick Morrisey.
Woman says City National harassed her over debt
PRINCETON -- A woman is suing City National Bank for alleged illegal debt collection attempts.
Attorneys call state's Mass Litigation Panel excellent, efficient
CHARLESTON -- Attorneys involved with West Virginia's Mass Litigation Panel have said the panel is an excellent forum, and a state Supreme Court justice says it has helped to clear up a backlog of thousands of lawsuits.
AG warns about FBI debt scam
CHARLESTON — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is warning consumers to guard their personal information from scammers who call pretending to be federal agents attempting to collect a debt.
PERSONNEL FILE: Bordas & Bordas has new assistant director
WHEELING -- Bordas & Bordas has named a new Assistant Director of Communications and Philanthropy.
Miley, Morrisey debate via press statements
CHARLESTON -- The war of words between House Speaker Tim Miley and state Attorney General Patrick Morrisey continues.
Mason Co. man accuses Kimes Steel of negligence
POINT PLEASANT -- A Mason County couple are suing over claims the husband sustained injuries as a result of an unsafe work environment.
National banks named in harassment lawsuits
BECKLEY -- Three Raleigh County men are suing two national banks, claiming harassment.
Company, driver named in car accident suit
PRINCETON -- A West Virginia man is suing over claims he sustained serious injuries after a car accident.
House Judiciary approves state False Claims Act
CHARLESTON -- West Virginia’s House Judiciary Committee on Thursday approved the state’s version of the False Claims Act with a 15-9 vote.
Going after Jimmy John’s 'cause that’s where the dough is
What does “freaky fast” mean?
UPDATE: House Judiciary OKs False Claims Act legislation again
CHARLESTON – A bill that would establish a False Claims Act for West Virginia got a second look Thursday, and was passed out of the House Judiciary Committee.