News from November 2015
Janssen says Mylan infringed on Complera patents
CLARKSBURG - Janssen Pharmaceutica has filed a lawsuit against Mylan Pharmaceuticals, claiming patent infringement. On Sept. 23 2014, the U.S.
WVU wants to dismiss former professor's termination lawsuit
CLARKSBURG – West Virginia University has filed a motion to dismiss in a termination lawsuit alleging failure to state a claim. Dismissal is warranted because plaintiff failed to state a claim upon which relief can be granted and because she has also failed to avail herself of the exclusive remedy available to her, according to the motion filed in the U.S.
Raleigh Co. man accuses care center of malpractice in grandmother's death
BECKLEY – A Raleigh County man is suing a care administrator and her practices, alleging negligence and malpractice in the treatment of his grandmother..
Morrisey leads 23-state suit against EPA limits on new coal-fired power plants
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey on Tuesday said he is leading a 23-state federal lawsuit seeking to eliminate the U.S. EPA's new standards that would prohibit the construction of new coal-fired power plants.
Couple says mortgage companies guilty of predatory lending scheme
FAYETTEVILLE – A Fayette County couple is suing a local bank and its national affiliates for charges surrounding an alleged predatory lending scheme.
Fayette Co. man accuses Little Caesars of wrongful termination
FAYETTEVILLE – A Fayette County man has sued his former employer over allegations of unlawful termination.
Mingo parents claim children were sexually abused by classmates
CHARLESTON – Two lawsuits have been filed against the Mingo County Board of Education after parents claim their children were sexually abused by male classmates. The West Virginia Board of Education, Melissa Webb, Hester Keatley and Melvin Cunningham were also named as defendants in the suit. S.P., a minor, through her mother R.
Woman sues town, breweries after drunk driver causes wreck
PRINCETON – A woman is suing the Town of Bramwell and several breweries after she claims she was injured after an intoxicated patron crashed into her. Antietam Brewery, Bramwell Oktoberfest Inc., Breckenridge Brewery LLC, Bridge Brews Works LLC, Blackwater Brewing Co., Charleston Brewing Company LLC, Chestnut Brew Works LLC, Foothills Brewery, Lost River Brewing Company, Mendocino Wine Group LLC, Morgantown Brewing Co., North End Tavern Inc., Pinnacle Brewery LP, Sunken City and Robert Absten,
Matewan students claim teacher/coach sexually abused them
CHARLESTON – Two students are suing the Mingo County Board of Education after they claim they were sexually abused by a teacher and athletic coach. The West Virginia Board of Education and two unknown and unnamed employees of the board were also named as defendants in the suit. M.H.
Putnam Co. couple says pool design firm did inferior work
WINFIELD – A couple is suing East Coast Pool Designer after they claim it performed poor in-ground pool work at their home. Jason Mulholland was also named as a defendant in the suit. J.B. Marinacci and Jennifer Marinacci entered into a home improvement contract to improve their home in Hurricane, according to a complaint filed Oct. 14 in Putnam Circuit Court.
Man sues SportMart for wage payment violations
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County man is suing a recently closed sporting goods store after he claims it failed to pay his final wages in a timely manner. SportMart and company president John Smallridge, were named as defendants in the suit. Earl Osborne was employed by the defendants for 37 years until his employment was terminated on July 31, 2014, according to a complaint filed in Kanawha Circuit Court. Osborne claims he was owed wages and accrued fringe benefits at the time of his termination
Woman sues Verizon for wage payment violations
WHEELING – A woman is suing Verizon Wireless after she claims it failed to pay her final wages in full in a timely manner. Verizon Wireless Network Procurement LP is doing business as Cellco Partnership. Ashley Stender was employed by Verizon until her employment was terminated on Oct. 1, 2014, according to a complaint filed in Ohio Circuit Court. Stender claims the defendant was obligated to pay its employees pursuant to the West Virginia Wage Payment and Collection Act and did not pay her al
PERSONNEL FILE: Bowles Rice ranked among best law firms
CHARLESTON – Bowles Rice has received a national ranking in Mining Law as well as 41 metropolitan area First Tier rankings in the 2016 edition of U.S.
Obama and his EPA Grinches
“Just this morning, nearly 200 West Virginia coal miners in Randolph County were informed that their jobs would be gone by Christmas,” Republican U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito lamented last Tuesday as she discussed the bipartisan resolution of disapproval that she and Democratic Sen. Heidi Heitkamp of North Dakota had introduced in response to the Environmental Protection Agency's proposed Clean Power Plan regulations for existing power sources.
Uncovering West Virginia's history
CHARLESTON – No matter where you live or where you're from, there is always something fascinating about finding an unearthed treasure.
Barbour County residents claim improper power line maintenance killed livestock
PHILIPPI, W.V. -- Two Barbour County residents have cited an energy company for failing to ensure the safety of its equipment.
Woman faults Marten Transport employee with negligent driving
HUNTINGTON – A woman has cited a temperature-sensitive transportation services company and one of its employees for injuries she sustained in a 2013 car accident in Huntington.
Wheeling landlord wants North Carolina company to pay up
WHEELING, W.V. -- A local landlord is suing a North Carolina business after it allegedly failed to pay its monthly lease.
Appalachian Piping allegedly owes more than $150,000 to Ky. company
GLENVILLE, W.V. -- A Glenville, West Virginia company is being sued for failure to pay money owed.
West Virginia claims underground storage tanks' owner broke the law
GRAFTON, W.V. -- The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) recently sued a real estate company for allegedly violating the state's Underground Storage Tank Act.