News from 2015
Capito to introduce resolution to overturn EPA Clean Power Plan rules
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Heidi Heitkamp (D-N.D.) say they will introduce a resolution of disapproval to stop the Environmental Protection Agency from moving forward with its proposed Clean Power Plan regulations.
Six former employees sue Blackhawk Mining for wrongful termination
CHARLESTON – Six former employees are suing Blackhawk Mining LLC after they claim they were wrongfully terminated from their employment. Hampden Coal LLC and Tony Osborne were also named as defendants in the suit. Dallas Mounts, Dennis Roberts, Kenneth Mills, Scott Mills, John Evans and John Kosher were employed by the defendants until March 13, March 23, May 14, when they were discharged from their employments, according to six complaints filed in Logan Circuit Court and removed to federal cou
Gilmer Co. man sues Eagle Oil Field Services Inc. over unlawful termination claims
GLENVILLE – A Gilmer County resident has filed a suit against his former employer to contest his termination.
New Martinsville man sues Ford over claims of truck and warranty failure
WHEELING – A New Martinsville man is suing Ford Motor Co. claiming his truck was faulty and the company failed to honor the vehicle's warranty.
Doctor sues Logan Regional Medical Center over allegations of wrongful termination
LOGAN – A foot and ankle surgeon is suing her employer alleging she was unlawfully terminated from her job after returning from a medical leave.
ACLU demands West Virginia Parole Board turn over inmate records
CHARLESTON – The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a lawsuit that would compel the West Virginia Parole Board turn over records of an inmate hearing denying an request for parole originally requested in December 2014 pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act.
Woman sues New Century, doctor claiming she suffered unnecessary injury due to poor care
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman is suing her doctor and the emergency center claiming her health quickly deteriorated after receiving poor medical care.
Morrisey leads lawsuit to seek end of EPA Clean Power Plan
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is leading a coalition of 23 others states in a lawsuit seeking to strike down the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Power Plan.
Minor's family alleges Burlington United Methodist Family Services employee, others attacked and sodomized son
ROMNEY – A Wayne County mother is suing a residential treatment facility, alleging that her son was abused while a resident there.
WVU law professor discusses energy, fracking
MORGANTOWN – The world is facing an ever increasing challenge in its energy usage.
Couple sues Ultimate & Classic Designs Inc. over claims of lack of handicap accessible craftsmanship
BECKLEY – A couple is suing a construction company claiming their handicap needs were ignored during home construction.
Sherwin-Williams sues for thousands of dollars in back pay
MOOREFIELD – Popular paint company Sherwin-Williams is suing a paint company and its owner for thousands of dollars in back pay.
Valley Grove couple files lawsuit claiming companies are trespassing on land in search of oil, gas
WHEELING – A Valley Grove couple is suing two companies over claims that they continue to trespass on their land in search of oil and gas despite a lease expiration.
Ohio Valley Realty Co. sues neighbors, Wheeling over allegedly hindering demolition
WHEELING – A realty company has filed a lawsuit claiming neighbors are hindering a court-ordered demolition.
Hillsboro woman sues Genesis Healthcare over claims she was fired after jobsite injury
MARLINTON – A Hillsboro woman is suing her former employer claiming she was fired while on workers' compensation leave.
Woman sues Kanawha County Sheriff over family will
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman is suing the county sheriff claiming he was unlawfully appointed the administrator of her family member's estate.
AG's office sues NuWave for 'unscrupulous' marketing of cookware
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has filed a complaint for injunction, consumer restitution, and other relief against Illinois-based cookware company NuWave, LLC.
Controversial hire in AG's office resigns
CHARLESTON – A West Virginia Attorney General’s office staffer whose recent hiring drew criticism from Democrats has resigned. Deputy Chief of Staff Lance Henderson resigned Oct. 21, saying the “vitriolic partisanship” in the state is disappointing. “It has been an honor to serve the people of this state,” Henderson said in a statement.
Bank sues Upper Kanawha Valley Development Corp. over allegedly failing to pay off loan
CHARLESTON – A bank is suing a Kanawha County company for failing to pay off the remainder of half-million dollar loan.
Milton man sues Toyota over allegations of unlawful termination after on-the-job injury
WINFIELD – A Milton man is suing his former employers, claiming the companies unlawfully terminated him after being injured on the job.