News from July 2015
Equipment provider claims shareholder withheld payment to mine
WINFIELD — A Putnam County company is suing a Delaware-based mining operation doing business in West Virginia along with its owner, claiming fraud and breach of contract in its failure to pay funds owed in an undated dispute. Stacy Equipment and Repairs Inc. filed a grievance against New Trinity Coal Inc. of Mingo County and Rakesh Kapur of New York, NY, the company’s major shareholder, in Putnam Circuit Court June 1, asserting breach of contract. According to the filing, the parties entered i
Ethics panel dismisses complaint against Davis
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Judicial Investigation Commission has dismissed a complaint filed against state Supreme Court of Appeals Justice Robin Davis. According to a news release issued by West Virginia’s high court Tuesday, the commission voted unanimously May 22 to dismiss the complaint against Davis. The complaint was filed by former gubernatorial candidate Bill Maloney in April.
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Ky. woman sues for injuries at Huntington Mall
HUNTINGTON – A Kentucky woman is suing the Cafero Company and Warner Management Co. Ltd. for injuries she sustained while she was walking through the Huntington Mall. On Sept. 9, 2013, Debbie J.
Williamson couple blames Appalachian Power for house fire
CHARLESTON – A Williamson couple is suing Appalachian Power Company for a house fire that destroyed their home. On June 6, 2013, the defendant caused a power surge to the home of Goldie Stevens and Darrell Stevens, according to a complaint initially filed June 5 in Mingo Circuit Court and removed to federal court on July 9. The Stevenses claim the power surge caused a short circuit arc in the meter box and, due to the mechanical failure, it caused their home to catch fire and be destroyed. Th
Consider arbitration to resolve disputes
CHARLESTON – Ask anyone who has ever been involved in a lawsuit, and they’ll tell you about the expensive and lengthy process of resolving disputes through litigation.
Upshur Co. man accuses Allstate of contract breach
CLARKSBURG – A Buckhannon man is suing Allstate after he claims it breached its contract with him. On July 8, 2014, a thunderstorm producing high winds, heavy rain and hail moved through the area where Clarence R.
Couple blames CONSOL for property damage
WHEELING – A couple is suing CONSOL Pennsylvania Coal Company LLC after they claim their home was damaged by the defendant. Between April 24, 2013, and June 9, 2013, longwall mining was conducted in the Baily Mine and it caused subsidence damage to the residence of Mark R.
Mercer County staffing agency alleges unpaid debts
PRINCETON -- A Mercer County staffing agency is suing three businesses, alleging unpaid debt for its services at a Raleigh County hospital.
Ohio County man's family alleges drilling on land without consent
WHEELING -- The family of an Ohio County man is suing several energy companies, alleging the companies drilled on his land without legal consent.
Paper merger comes as antitrust settlement expires
CHARLESTON – Exactly five years after a federal antitrust settlement was reached regarding Charleston’s two daily newspapers, those publications became one. No longer the Charleston Gazette and Charleston Daily Mail, the papers announced Monday the newsrooms have merged.
Daycare worker sues King's Way Christian Church for injuries
CHARLESTON – A Poca woman is suing King's Way Christian Church Inc. after she claims she was injured on the job. Brittany Crary was an employee if King's Way, which is a daycare center for infants, toddlers and young children, according to a complaint filed in Kanawha Circuit Court. On June 7, 2013, at approximately 5 p.m., Crary was helping a mother with her children, who were ages 6 weeks and 2 years, and was attempting to hand the toddler across the metal gate to the waiting mother when her
Class action filed against CAMC for data breach
CHARLESTON – A class action lawsuit has been filed against Charleston Area Medical Center for a data breach that occurred nearly two years ago. Tiffany Mallion and Nickole Pullen were patients of CAMC and agreed with the hospital that as part of the hospital's services, the defendant would protect the plaintiffs' sensitive information, according to a complaint filed in Kanawha Circuit Court. The plaintiffs claim the defendants stored their sensitive information in an unprotected, unguarded, un
Man accuses Lola's Pizza of wage payment violations
CHARLESTON – A former employee is suing Lola's Pizza for violating the West Virginia Wage Payment and Collection Act. Nicholas Pauley began his employment with Lola's on Dec. 1 and was employed there until April 28, according to a complaint filed in Kanawha Circuit Court. Pauley claims his employment was terminated and he did not receive his final wages in a timely manner. Lola's failed to pay Pauley by the next regular payday or four business days, according to which occurred first. Pauley
Couple blames KRT, bus driver for wreck injuries
CHARLESTON – A couple is suing Kanawha Valley Regional Transportation Authority after they claim injuries were sustained due to negligence. Rebecca Lea Robinson, a bus driver, was also named as a defendant in the suit. Paul David Hodge Jr. and Tara Hodge On June 12, 2013, Paul David Hodge Jr. was a Kanawha County Deputy Sheriff and was operatin a police cruiser owned by the Kanawha County Commission, according to a complaint filed in Kanawha Circuit Court. Hodge claims he was traveling throug
Woman accuses Thomas Memorial Hospital of retaliation
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman is suing the Herbert J.
Nicholas Co. woman sues CAMC for wrongful termination
CHARLESTON – A Nicholas County woman is suing Charleston Area Medical Center after she claims her employment was wrongfully terminated. Heather Glasko-Tully was a nurse at CAMC for approximately 13 years and during her employment, she consistently performed her duties in a satisfactory manner and met the reasonable expectations of the defendant, according to a complaint filed in Kanawha Circuit Court. Glasko-Tully claims during her employment, she made good faith reports of instances of wrongd
Former Logan family judge faced disciplinary action
LOGAN – Had he not resigned, a former Logan County family court judge could have been disciplined after having a relationship with a former secretary. Jason Harwood agreed never to seek judicial office again, according to an admonishment from the West Virginia Judicial Investigation Commission that was made public Friday. “Judge Harwood developed an unfavorable reputation in his work environment and perhaps in the community concerning his attitude toward women as sex objects, which was contrib
Attorney General announces Mid-term Consumer Protection Activities report
CHARLESTON - Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced his office has secured or ensured ongoing compliance with settlements worth more than $250 million for the state and consumers since he took office in 2013. Morrisey's office has secured $272 million worth of settlements, including $112.5 million in 2013, $90.4 million in 2014 and approximately $69.7 million so far this year. Morrisey said consumer protection is a top priority for his office. "I believe the changes we have implemented s