News from May 2014
Fayette woman says pothole caused injuries
FAYETTEVILLE -- A Fayette County woman is suing over claims she was injured when the car she was a passenger in hit a pothole.
Putnam couple blames Roto Rooter for traffic accident
WINFIELD -- A Putnam County couple are suing over claims a collision on W.Va. 34 was caused by a Roto Rooter employee.
No suspension for Plants, Supreme Court says
CHARLESTON -- The West Virginia Supreme Court has ruled that embattled Kanawha County Prosecuting Attorney Mark Plants' suspension is unnecessary.
State sues business for not keeping workers' comp insurance
CHARLESTON --- The state of West Virginia and the insurance commissioner are suing a business for failure to keep workers' compensation insurance coverage.
Man accuses engineering firm of age discrimination
CHARLESTON -- A Kanawha County man is suing over claims his employment was unfairly terminated due to his age.
State claims company vehicle damaged highway property
CHARLESTON -- A West Virginia department is suing over claims a company's vehicle damaged highway property.
Developer claims EPA is overreaching on Clean Water Act
CHARLESTON -- A developer is suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, claiming its regulators are improperly applying the Clean Water Act to land he wants to develop.
Man says workers' comp claim led to firing
CHARLESTON -- A Kanawha County man is suing over claims he was fired after applying for workers' compensation.
Former worker accuses Gutter Pro of racial discrimination
CHARLESTON --- A former employee of Gutter Pro of West Virginia is suing after his position was terminated.
AG's office warns of vacation prize phone calls
CHARLESTON — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is warning consumers about a new version of an old sweepstakes scam that’s recently been circulating.
Va. court awards Harman Mining $4M in Massey case
GRUNDY, Va. -- A Virginia jury awarded a $4 million verdict to a former coal company last week in a case that has been a focus of legal attention in West Virginia for more than 15 years.
Wayne Co. man files suit against flooring company, lawyer
WAYNE -- A Wayne County man is suing a flooring business after they improperly installed hardwood floors in his new home and a lawyer that failed to protect his interests.
Outback Archery owes more than $25K, suit claims
WAYNE -- A West Virginia company is suing over claims a Wayne County company has failed to pay for archery-related goods and services.
Ky. man says he was injured while working at Parkersburg federal building
CHARLESTON -- A Kentucky man is suing over claims he was injured on a work site at a federal building in West Virginia.
Wayne Co. woman accuses CitiFinancial of predatory lending
WAYNE -- A Wayne County woman is suing over claims she was induced into mortgage loans exceeding the value of her home.
Morrisey urges residents to change eBay passwords
CHARLESTON — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is urging all eBay users to change their passwords in light of a recent eBay announcement that some users’ personal information may have been compromised.
Bell Law Firm opens office in Colorado
CHARLESTON - The Bell Law Firm is expanding to the West to help those in Colorado with business and commercial litigation.
PERSONNEL FILE: State Bar announces new officers, members
CHARLESTON -- The West Virginia State Bar is pleased to announce new officers and members of The West Virginia State Bar Board of Governors for 2014-2015.
Delayed diagnosis leads to paralysis, suit claims
CHARLESTON -- A doctor’s delayed diagnosis has forced a man to become a paraplegic, according to a recently filed lawsuit.
Former employee says Appalachian Eyes didn't pay final wages
CHARLESTON -- A Kanawha company is being sued after allegedly failing to pay a former employee's final wages.