News from January 2015
Time for leaders to do something about job safety
WHEELING – In November, West Virginia voters sent a message for change, seating a Republican legislative majority for the first time in 80 years.
WVAJ vows to work with lawmakers on reform
CHARLESTON – The president of a state plaintiffs’ attorneys group says he believes there are ways to improve West Virginia’s civil justice system, but he says it’s important to strike a balance.
Motion accuses pelvic mesh lawyers of aggressive recruiting
CHARLESTON – A motion alleging plaintiffs' attorneys have been fraudulent in their aggressive recruitment of clients for pelvic mesh litigation has been filed in a MDL lawsuit against Ethicon and Johnson & Johnson.
Legal reform is on GOP agenda
CHARLESTON – Historic changes are taking place at the state Capitol as Republicans have a majority in both houses of the Legislature for the first time since the 1930s.
Couple says life insurer withheld money
CHARLESTON – A couple is suing Athene Annuity and Life Company after they claim it wrongfully withheld life insurance money from them.
Most think Davis should have disclosed plane deal, survey finds
CHARLESTON – More than four out of five West Virginia voters surveyed said they think state Supreme Court Justice Robin Jean Davis should have publicly disclosed her husband's sale of an airplane to another attorney appearing before the Court.
Youth football league says Riddell falsely marketed helmets
CHARLESTON – A youth football league filed a class action lawsuit against Riddell Inc. after it claims the company falsely marketed its helmets.
Hancock hotel tax case heads for mediation
NEW CUMBERLAND – A Hancock County judge has asked the sides in a dispute over hotel occupancy tax to resolve the case in mediation.
Couple accused of kidnapping sues Boone Co. sheriff, others
MADISON – A Boone County couple is suing a county commission, sheriff and deputy sheriff for falsely accusing them of an alleged kidnapping.
Couple accuses car dealer of fraud
FAYETTEVILLE – A Fayette County couple is suing an automobile dealership alleging fraud.
Woman says bus company failed to deliver
MADISON – A Raleigh County woman is suing a charter bus company for alleged failure to provide transportation services pursuant to the contract.
Voters want legal reform, WV CALA survey shows
CHARLESTON – A majority of West Virginia voters think legislative leaders should take up legal reform this session in an effort to improve the state’s economy, according to a recently release survey.
Morrisey lays out legislative hopes
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is hoping the state Legislature takes up some issues related to his office, specifically codifying some changes he's made since he took the job in 2013.
Justices: Writer can't have access to judicial commission records
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has said a freelancer writer doesn't have a right to certain records from the West Virginia Judicial Investigation Commission.
Doctors didn't properly diagnose man, suit claims
BECKLEY – A Raleigh County man is suing a doctor and hospital alleging failure to properly diagnose a physical condition.
Man blames Prestera for son's death
WAYNE – A man is suing Prestera Center for Mental Health and one of its employees, claiming they are responsible for the death of his son.
Cook accuses Wayne school board of discrimination
WAYNE – A cook is suing the Wayne County Board of Education after she claims it discriminated against her and caused her to become injured.
Woman says she found rusty staple in Giovanni's sandwich
WAYNE – A Wayne woman is suing Giovanni's of Wayne after she claims she injured her mouth when eating at the restaurant.
Woman blames doctors, hospitals for patient's death
BECKLEY – A Raleigh County woman is suing doctors and hospitals, alleging failure to document the decedent's vital signs and administration of medication.
Man accuses mine of retaliatory firing
MADISON – A Boone County man is suing a mining company alleging wrongful termination.