News from April 2015
Man sues state officials for wrongful arrest
CHARLESTON – A man who claims he was wrongfully arrested and his daughter removed from his home is suing several state officials.
Former employee sues McDonald's for unlawful retaliation
ELKINS – A former employee is suing McDonald's Corporation after he claims he was unlawfully retaliated against.
Attorney accuses Go-Mart of violating ADA
CHARLESTON – An attorney is suing Go-Mart after he claims it violated the Americans with Disabilities Act and caused him injuries.
Former employee says Keystone Clearwater Solutions discriminated against him
WHEELING – A former employee is suing Keystone Clearwater Solutions LLC after he claims he was discriminated against based on his race and was wrongfully terminated from his employment.
Man sues State Farm for breach of good faith
WHEELING – A man is using State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company for breaching its implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing.
Mother, son say Rinehart Tower Service responsible for car accident
BECKLEY – A mother and son are suing Rinehart Tower Service Inc. for injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.
The truth regarding these so-called 'reforms'
CHARLESTON – In 2014, corporate special interests funneled millions into West Virginia elections to buy themselves a Legislature to would pass laws that eliminate corporate accountability and increase corporate profits at the expense of West Virginia workers, consumers and small businesses.
Skater falls, but it's not her fault
Question: What do skis, stilts, pogo sticks, unicycles, and roller skates have in common?
Morrisey looks to the future
CHARLESTON – Midway through his first term as West Virginia’s Attorney General, Patrick Morrisey is proud of the work his office has done.
Morrisey sees 'good first steps' with Legislature
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey describes the recently completed 2015 legislative session as a good first step for West Virginia.
Guardians sue Potomac Comprehensive Diagnostic & Guidance Center for abuse
CHARLESTON – The legal guardians of two residents of Potomac Comprehensive Diagnostic & Guidance Center are suing the company for the abuse and neglect the residents suffered.
Professor says WVU Board of Governors failed to promote him
CHARLESTON – A professor is suing the West Virginia University Board of Governors after he claims he was not promoted to full professor even though he should have been.
Federal jury awards $3 million to Poca couple from Ford
HUNTINGTON – A federal jury has awarded a Poca man and his wife $3 million in a lawsuit against Ford Motor Company when the couple alleged their vehicle's gas pedal got stuck and caused the vehicle to crash.
Elkins man pleads guilty in threat to detonate explosives at federal courthouse
ELKINS – A Randolph County man who threatened to attack a federal courthouse and a music festival has pleaded guilty in federal court.
Woman sues after falling while roller skating
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman is suing Southridge Grand Prix & Family Fun Center for injuries she sustained while roller skating on its property.
Woman blames Sam's Club for injuries from fire extinguisher
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman is suing Sam's Club and an optometrist she claims are responsible for her injuries.
Pregnant woman sues Family Options Providers for discrimination
CHARLESTON - A pregnant woman is suing Family Options Providers for discriminating again her because of her pregnancy.
Woman says hotel discriminated against her
CHARLESTON – A former employee is suing Four Points by Sheraton after she claims her employment was terminated based on her age.
Basketball legend sues Charleston, civic center for injuries
CHARLESTON – A Logan County basketball legend and his wife are suing the City of Charleston after he sustained injuries while on its property.
Steptoe & Johnson lays off attorneys
CHARLESTON – One of the state's largest law firms has laid off some staff members at its offices across the country.