News from February 2015
Court says man wasn't a trespasser when he fell at casino
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court ruled that a man who fell from a retaining wall at Mardi Gras Casino & Resort was not a trespasser at the time of his injury.
Charleston attorney testifies on Capitol Hill
CHARLESTON – A local attorney testified before a U.S. Senate committee on Feb. 11, regarding a National Labor Relations Board regulation that will soon take effect.
AG's office warns of scholarship scams
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey urges future and current college students, as well as their parents, to do research before applying for scholarships and other financial aid.
Justices say bus driver was properly fired
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has ruled that a Lewis County school bus driver was properly terminated from his employment.
Workers' comp board should reimburse woman's expenses, Justices rule
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that the workers' compensation board of review was wrong in denying reimbursement payments to a woman who was injured due to poor ventilation at her workplace.
Morrisey, other AGs target synthetic drugs
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a letter with 42 other state and territorial attorneys general asking nine oil companies to collaborate with their franchisees to help eliminate illegal synthetic drugs from gas station and convenience stores.
Woman blames business, others for dog's death
HUNTINGTON – A woman is suing Rodney's Heating & Cooling, two employees and the driver of a motor vehicle for the death of her dog.
Woman says Lincoln PSD discriminated against her
CHARLESTON – Another woman is suing the Lincoln County Public Service District for discrimination and a hostile work environment.
Man accuses lounge of wage payment violations
CHARLESTON – A former employee is suing Hookah & Wine Lounge for violating the West Virginia Wage Payment & Collection Act.
Davis refuses to recuse in another nursing home matter
CHARLESTON – An attorney involved in a major nursing home verdict last year has filed a motion in another case saying West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Robin Jean Davis should recuse herself from hearing a petition in a similar case.
Attorneys want to withdraw Ethicon motion
CHARLESTON – Less than one month after filing a motion to revise case management procedures and for discovery related to plaintiff solicitation, Johnson & Johnson and Ethicon have filed a new motion to withdraw the previous one.
Man trips on sidewalk, sues city and water company
FAYETTEVILLE – A man is suing a water company and the City of Oak Hill for allegedly failing to properly maintain a section of sidewalk.
Widow files suit after husband's electrocution
FAYETTEVILLE – A woman is suing an electrical company and car dealership over claims a man was electrocuted while working on the defendants' premises.
Man claims McDonald's didn't fix slippery floor
FAYETTEVILLE – A man is suing a McDonalds restaurant in Smithers over claims he fell on a slippery section of the floor.
Man says he slipped, fell on metal cover in Weirton pool
NEW CUMBERLAND – A Weirton man is suing the parks and recreation board over claims he fell on a metal cover in the swimming pool area.
Woman blames propane company for toxic mold
RIPLEY – A woman is suing a company over claims it negligently crushed a sewer line in her home, resulting in her becoming sick.
Woman blames Walmart after tripping on rug
MOUNDSVILLE – A woman is suing a Walmart chain store over claims she tripped on a loose rug.
House passes deliberate intent bill
CHARLESTON – The House of Delegates has passed a bill that would restore the original purpose of the deliberate intent exception to the state workers’ compensation system.
Couple says they were wrongfully arrested at casino
CHARLESTON – A couple are suing Mardi Gras Casino & Resort after they claim they were wrongfully arrested while at the casino,
Woman blames Marquee Cinemas for injuries
CHARLESTON – A woman is suing Marquee Cinemas for injuries she sustained on its premises.