News from June 2015
Man charged with threatening Kanawha judge
By CHRIS DICKERSON CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County man has been charged with retaliation after allegedly threatening to kill a circuit judge. John Duncan of Elkview was arrested Monday.
Man charged with threatening Kanawha judge
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County man has been charged with retaliation after allegedly threatening to kill a circuit judge.
Asbestos trust transparency bill now law in W.Va.
CHARLESTON – A key piece of tort reform legislation passed and signed earlier this year now is state law.
Couple files suit over Yeager Airport landslide
CHARLESTON – A Charleston couple is suing Central Regional West Virginia Airport Authority for damages they sustained during the March landslide at Yeager Airport.
Hurricane man sues county for wave pool injuries
WINFIELD – A Hurricane man is suing Putnam County Commission after he claims he was injured at the Waves of Fun water park.
Barnes Agency says pharmacy breached contract
WINFIELD – The Barnes Agency is suing Custom Script Pharmacy after it claims the company breached its contract and caused damages.
Man says Logan General violated state code
LOGAN – A man is suing Logan General Hospital in a class action lawsuit after he claims it violated state code when producing copies of medical records.
SSA reverses some benefits suspensions
HUNTINGTON – The Social Security Administration is reversing its suspension of benefits for 80 West Virginia residents.
Towing operator cited in flatbed fall
NEW CUMBERLAND—A Hancock County woman has sued a towing company and its employee, alleging liability in a 2014 accident.
State agency cites waste management facility for violations
FAYETTEVILLE—A West Virginia state official has sued seeking injunctive relief against a private business.
AG files complaint against Boone Co. contractor
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has filed a complaint against a Boone County contractor, alleging violations of the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act.
Walker jumping into Supreme Court race
MORGANTOWN – All indications are that Beth Walker will formally announce another run for the state Supreme Court.
Cramer named new 2nd Circuit judge
CHARLESTON – Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin on Thursday appointed Jeffrey D. Cramer as Circuit Court Judge for the 2nd Judicial Court Circuit serving Marshall, Tyler and Wetzel counties.
AG's office warns of U.S. Treasury phone scam
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey says consumers should be cautious of calls claiming to be from a representative of the U.S. Department of the Treasury who says the consumer owes money.
Governor wants Common Core lawsuit dismissed
MARTINSBURG – Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin, the Department of Administration and Secretary Jason Pizatella have filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit against them and other state officials that was filed by a state House of Delegates member seeking to repeal the Common Core education standards.
Man blames Huntington, couple for injuries from downed tree
HUNTINGTON – A man is suing the City of Huntington after he claims he was injured when a tree fell on him.
Social Security attorney, judge under scrutiny
HUNTINGTON – The Social Security Administration has suspended benefits to approximately 900 former clients of Kentucky attorney Eric C. Conn.
Father accuses physicians of medical negligence
WINFIELD – A father is suing two physicians for medical negligence after he claims they failed to timely diagnose his son's problem.
N.C. couple blames Winterplace for son's injuries
BECKLEY – A Youngsville, N.C., couple is suing Winterplace after they claim it was responsible for their three-year-old son's injuries
Logan woman sues BB&T for injuries
HUNTINGTON – A Logan woman is suing One Valley Bank of Huntington and Branch Banking & Trust after she claims she was injured on the companies' property.