News from April 2015
Bowman named dean of WVU College of Law
MORGANTOWN – Greg Bowman, an expert in international trade law and award winning-faculty member, has been named permanent dean of West Virginia University's College of Law, effective May 1.
Belle man says Kroger violated FMLA
CHARLESTON – A Belle man is suing Kroger after he claims it violated the Family Medical Leave Act.
Former employee calls Southern States deceptive
HUNTINGTON – A former employee is suing Southern States after she claims it was deceptive and caused her to be unemployed.
Clarksburg couple sues Wal-mart for injuries
CHARLESTON – A Clarksburg couple is suing Wal-mart after one of them sustained injuries while on its property.
Infant death suit heads to federal court
CHARLESTON – A lawsuit against a physician alleging it was responsible for an infant's death has been removed to federal court.
Man sues water company for leak damages
CHARLESTON – A Charleston man is suing West Virginia-American Water after he claims it failed to fix a water leak that caused damage to his property.
Couple accuses company of illegal loan fees
HUNTINGTON – A couple is suing Santander Consumer USA Inc. for allegedly tacking on illegal fees to their loan.
Wayne County News discrimination suit moved to federal court
HUNTINGTON – A lawsuit against Wayne County News for discrimination has been removed to federal court.
Woman blames Tractor Supply for injuries
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman is suing Tractor Supply Company Inc. after she claims she was injured while in one of its stores.
Former employee accuses attorney of sexual harassment
CHARLESTON – A former employee of a Charleston law firm has filed a lawsuit alleging one of the firm’s attorneys sexually harassed her.
Delegate files brief to stop funding for standardized test
MARTINSBURG – A West Virginia delegate has filed a brief in Berkeley Circuit Court seeking to halt the state funding for the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium.
Former employees accuse Tristate Racer of wage violations
HUNTINGTON – Two former employees are suing Tristate Racer after they claim it violated the West Virginia Wage Payment and Collection Act.
Bristol Broadcasting sues over access to property
CHARLESTON – Bristol Broadcasting Company is suing four people it claims are wrongfully denying access to the company's property.
Sales rep accuses Nestle of discrimination
HUNTINGTON – A woman is suing Nestle Healthcare Nutrition Inc. for discriminating against her and violating West Virginia law.
Weatherford termination case moved to federal court
CHARLESTON – A man is suing Weatherford U.S. LP after he claims his employment was wrongfully terminated.
Marmet mayor questions who can fire town workers
CHARLESTON – Marmet Mayor Bill Pauley is seeking declaratory judgment against Marmet's town council to determine which entity, has the authority to dismiss officers and employees of the town's government.
Man says Whipper Wind failed to pay final wages
HUNTINGTON – A former employee is suing Whipper Wind Inc. for violating the West Virginia Wage Payment and Collection Act.
Obama's illegal coal regulations must be stopped
EDITOR'S NOTE: This opinion piece originally appeared in the Washington Examiner.
A political ad masquerading as a coal lawsuit
WHEELING – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s recent op-ed in the Washington Examiner provides a starting point for a nationwide discussion.
AG's office urges caution in giving to Nepal charities
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has issued some tips for consumers who are looking to help survivors of a devastating earthquake in Nepal on April 25.