News from 2014
Justices says AG can't help with county prosecutors
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has denied a writ from the state Attorney General's office asking if it has legal authority to assistant county prosecuting attorneys who request the help.
Woman says husband was victim of fatal neglect at nursing home
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman is suing over claims her husband suffered fatal neglect in a nursing home.
Former Winfield employee claims wrongful termination after dispute with mayor
WINFIELD – A former planning commissioner for Winfield has filed suit against the town and its mayor, claiming he was wrongly terminated because he sought compensation for a defective draining system installed by the town.
Man says business owes him $20K for work
KINGWOOD – A man claims he is owed more than $20,000 for services and materials delivered.
Woman blames Wal-Mart for broken knee cap
KEYSER – A woman has filed suit against Wal-Mart, alleging she was injured when she slipped and fell at the store.
Nebraska company says Fox's Pizza owes $85K in rent
MOOREFIELD – A Nebraska corporation claims it is owed tens of thousands of dollars in unpaid rent.
Plants out as Kanawha prosecutor, judges rule
CHARLESTON – A three-judge panel has removed Kanawha County Prosecutor Mark Plants from office.
AG's office warns about fake calls about arrest warrants
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is warning citizens about a telephone scam in which a person receives a call alleging there is a warrant out for his or her arrest, but the charges will be dismissed if the person pays a fine over the phone.
Business Court judges attend national training
CHARLESTON – Three of West Virginia’s Business Court Division judges recently attended the American College of Business Court Judges Annual Conference in San Francisco.
New officers take over W.Va. Judicial Association
DANIELS – The West Virginia Judicial Association’s new officers began work last week on the final day of the group’s fall education conference at The Resort at Glade Springs.
Weirton company didn't pay for goods, business claims
NEW CUMBERLAND – A company is suing over claims fees for goods it sold to a Weirton company have not been paid.
Nurse says employer forged complaint against her, fired her
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman is suing over claims she was fired after her employer forged a complaint against her.
Woman accuses nursing home of fatal neglect
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman is suing over claims a relative suffered fatal neglect in a nursing home.
Miner alleges age discrimination, wrongful discharge
MADISON – A Raleigh County man is suing over claims he was unlawfully fired.
Wyoming Co. man says he was injured in mine
MADISON – A Wyoming County man and his wife are suing over claims he was injured while working in a mine.
Woman accuses Best Buy of discriminating against her friend
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman is suing over claims she and a friend were refused service at a Best Buy store over race.
Miner says he was wrongly fired
MADISON – A Logan County man is suing over claims he was unfairly discharged from employment.
Man says he was fired after raising safety concerns
MADISON – A Kanawha County man is suing over claims he was fired because he raised safety concerns to his employer.
McDowell Co. man says he was fired for filing workers' comp claim
PINEVILLE – A McDowell County man is suing over claims he was fired for filing a workers' compensation claim.
Former miner says respirator leaked dust into lungs
MADISON – A Mingo County man is suing over claims a coal mining respirator leaked harmful dust into his lungs.