News from May 2015
Mine worker alleges wrongful termination
LOGAN – A mine worker has sued his former boss, alleging he was fired when he became sick with an illness.
Drywall company sues University Park for failure to pay
MORGANTOWN – A drywall company has filed a lawsuit against University Park at Evansdale LLC, claiming it failed to pay for services.
USSC ruling in Florida judge money case hits close to home
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Supreme Court last week upheld a Florida rule prohibiting judges and judicial candidates from personally soliciting campaign contributions.
Mother accuses Logan school board of violating son's rights over NRA shirt
CHARLESTON – A mother is suing Logan County Board of Education after her son was forced to remove his t-shirt or face suspension.
Three defendants file motion to dismiss in osteo school case
BECKLEY – Three of the defendants named in a lawsuit against West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine have filed a motion to dismiss themselves from the lawsuit.
Another lawsuit filed against Charleston law firm
CHARLESTON – Another lawsuit has been filed against Michael Martin & Associates and its owner for failing to settle a lawsuit in a timely manner.
Woman accuses official of sexual harassment, discrimination
CHARLESTON – A woman is suing West Virginia Department of Corrections after she claims it violated the West Virginia Human Rights Act.
Woman blames jail authority for brother's death
CHARLESTON – The sister of a deceased inmate is suing the West Virginia Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority for her brother's death.
Walmart fall case moved to federal court
CHARLESTON – A Clarksburg woman and her husband are suing Wal-mart after they claim she was injured when she fell on the store's property.
Wheeling attorney completes seventh Boston Marathon
WHEELING - A Wheeling attorney at Dinsmore & Shohl recently completed his seventh Boston Marathon, finishing 365th overall.
Jury says Frontier did not discriminate against former employee
CHARLESTON – A jury reached a verdict that Frontier did not wrongfully fire one of its employees.
Northern Panhandle judge retiring
WHEELING – First Judicial Circuit (Brooke, Hancock and Ohio counties) Circuit Judge Martin J. Gaughan, 71, will retire effective June 30.
If you want to tell tall tales, join a liars club
The tall tale is an American folklore favorite. We all know that even the most recklessly powerful man cannot ride a whirlwind or tie an alligator in knots, but a really good tall tale is so full of imaginative detail and emphatic false sincerity that we want to believe it anyway.
Spectrum of solutions needed to fight drug epidemic
WASHINGTON – West Virginia's best days are ahead of us – this I firmly believe.
Morrisey, Capito critical of EPA plan
WASHINGTON — State Attorney General Patrick Morrisey on Tuesday told a U.S. Senate subcommittee that the EPA's coal-fired power plant proposal would do serious damage to certain states – including West Virginia – and their citizens.
Morrisey lauds USSC decision to not review Cashcall case
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is pleased the U.S. Supreme Court has opted not to hear CashCall Inc.’s request for review of a state Supreme Court ruling.
Morrisey to testify about EPA rules
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey will be on Capitol Hill on Tuesday.
AG's office warns of fake lottery scam
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is urging residents to be on the lookout for letters claiming to be a notification of lottery winnings.
X-ray accident results in lawsuit
WHEELING – A man is suing Wheeling Hospital after he claims he sustained injuries when he fell during an x-ray and was injured.
Man sues towing company for injuries
HUNTINGTON – A man is suing McGuire's Towing & Recovery after he claims he was injured in a motor vehicle accident caused by one of its employees.