News from June 2015
A tale of four governors
By CHRIS DICKERSON CHARLESTON – West Virginia Day is approaching. The formation of our state was a battle, and state Supreme Court Justice Allen H.
A tale of four governors
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Day is approaching.
Almost everyone is lauding this new law
It may take a while for the people at the West Virginia Association for Justice to acknowledge the numerous benefits that Senate Bill 411 will provide to the citizens of our state, assuming that some plaintiffs’ asbestos attorneys are capable of putting the public good above personal interests.
Continuing the fight against the EPA
Story CopyBy PATRICK MORRISEY CHARLESTON – As West Virginia’s Attorney General, it’s my duty to stand up for the legal rights of our state and its people.
Woman blames Camden Park for injuries
By KYLA ASBURY HUNTINGTON – A woman is suing Camden Park for injuries she sustained after exiting a ride at the amusement park. On May 22, 2013, Kristy Preece was a patron at Camden Park and had just ridden the Pirate Ship with her daughter and was attempting to exit the ride, according to a complaint filed in Cabell Circuit Court. Preece claims when she stepped onto the first step and was going to step down onto the dock, she fell and landed on her back and fractured her left ankle As a res
Alpha hit with six discrimination suits
By KYLA ASBURY MADISON – Six lawsuits have been filed against Alpha Natural Resources after the plaintiffs claim they were discriminated against. AlphaNaturalResourcesRepublic Energy Inc., Alpha Natural Resources Services, Elite Coal Services LLC and James Wood III were also named as defendants in the suit. James Shawn Bodkin, John Baldwin, Brent Varney, Devon Underwood, Christopher Neff and Chad Hanks were employed by the defendants and during their employment they performed their duties in
Woman blames Healthsouth for mother's death
By KYLA ASBURY HUNTINGTON – A woman is suing Healthsouth Corporation after she claims it is responsible for her mother's death. On May 14, 2013, Ingram Sue Holley was a patient at the defendant's rehabilitation center, according to a complaint filed May 22 in Cabell Circuit Court. Ruth A.
Man accuses car dealer of wrongful termination
By KYLA ASBURY WILLIAMSON – A man is suing Mike Ferrell Ford Lincoln Inc. after he claims the defendant wrongfully terminated his employment. Jacob Johnson was employed as a general laborer for the defendant and was tasked with cleaning cars and the dealership's lot, according to a complaint filed in Mingo Circuit Court. Johnson claims on Dec. 10, 2010, he injured himself as he was placing keys in the doors of parked vehicles when he slid and his right foot became lodged under the back tire o
Man accuses St. Mary's of discrimination, wrongful termination
By KYLA ASBURY HUNTINGTON – A Huntington man is suing St. Mary's Medical Center after he claims his employment was wrongfully terminated and he was discriminated against. On Dec. 12, 2005, Joseph H.
Couple blames trash service for man's injuries
By KYLA ASBURY HUNTINGTON – A couple is suing Allied Waste Services of North America after they claim injuries were sustained while on the job. American Disposal Services of West Virginia and Republic Services Alliance Group Inc. were also named as defendants in the suit. On Dec. 13, 2013, Lawrence H.
Huntington man accuses Asplundh of retaliation
By KYLA ASBURY HUNTINGTON – A Huntington man is suing Asplundh Tree Expert Co. after he claims it retaliated against him for applying for workers' compensation benefits. Asplundh Railroad Division and Garland Plymale were also named as defendants in the suit. Jerry Thiessen Jr. began his employment with the defendants in 1998, resigned in 2000 for family reasons and was rehired in 2002 as a foreman/field supervisor, according to a complaint filed in Cabell Circuit Court. Thiessen claims in 2
Woman blame door company for car accident
By KYLA ASBURY HUNTINGTON – A woman is suing Varney Door Company for injuries she sustained in a car accident. On May 24, 2013, Kassie Locke was lawfully operating a motor vehicle on U.S.
Cracker Barrel hit with two sexual harassment suits
By KYLA ASBURY HUNTINGTON - Two lawsuits have been filed against Cracker Barrel Old Country Store after two employees claim they were subjected to sexual harassment by their supervisor. David Deerfield, an employee of Cracker Barrel, was also named as a defendant in the suit. Rebecca Gregory and Vicky Smith were employed by Cracker Barrel and supervised by Deerfield, according to two complaints filed in Cabell Circuit Court. Gregory and Smith claim during their employment they were subjected
Morrisey warns federal employees after data breach
By CHRIS DICKERSON CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is encouraging West Virginia residents to watch their accounts and information to see if they were possibly affected by the recent Federal Government Office of Personnel Management breach. The computer networks at the Office of Personnel Management, or OPM, were recently hacked and could have possibly compromised the information of about 4 million current and former federal employees.
Incident at Huntington eatery results in lawsuits
By KYLA ASBURY HUNTINGTON – Two lawsuits have been filed against Rocco's Little Italy after patrons claim they were injured because of the restaurant's failure to protect its patrons. On Feb. 9, 2014, Mackenzie Tubert and Stormie Spitzer went to Rocco's to purchase food and, while in the restaurant, they encountered a large group of young women already in the restaurant, according to two complaints filed in Cabell Circuit Court. The plaintiffs claim as they waited for their food orders, the g
AG sues burial group after complaints
By KYLA ASBURY BECKLEY – Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is suing Tri-County Burial Association after he claims he received several consumer complaints. H.E.
Woman sues for father's wrongful death
By KYLA ASBURY HUNTINGTON – A woman is suing a Huntington man she claims is responsible for her father's death. On Jan. 19, 2014, Jeffrey Faucette was operating a 2008 Honda Accord and caused it to collide with Donald E.
Man sues over bakery injuries
By KYLA ASBURY HUNTINGTON – A man is suing Labor Ready Mid-Atlantic for injuries he sustained while working. Sara Lee Corporation and an unknown, unnamed supervisor were also name as defendants in the suit. On May 18, 2013, Peter Hipple was working as an employee for Labor Ready and was assigned to Sara Lee Bakery in Cabell County and was working part time, according to a complaint filed in Cabell Circuit Court. Hipple claims he was transferred from a stacker position and was placed on the l
Women accuse Five Guys manager of sexual harassment
CHARLESTON – Two former female employees have sued a recently opened Putnam County location of a national hamburger chain for sexual harassment. FiveGuysBurgersMacey Lewis and Brittany Mercer-Gregory filed their complaints June 10 against Five Guys, general manager Curtis Runyon and manager Andre Devon “Dre” Fleming. Both women claim they were subjected to unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other forms of sexual abuse creating a hostile work environment at the Teays Vall
Justices rule on discovery of nursing home documents
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has ruled certain nursing home documents are open to discovery for trials while others are not. On Tuesday, the Justices issued a ruling in a wrongful death case brought by Tom Hanna against HCR ManorCare, claiming Heartland of Charleston was negligent in her care during her time at the home.