News from 2015
AG's office urges tenants to know laws concerning bedbug issues
CHARLESTON — Don't let the bedbugs bite.
Bill proposed to ban Marcellus Shale export to other countries
CHARLESTON – A bill in Congress has been proposed that could ban the export of Marcellus Shale gas to other countries. Retired Capt. James McCormick, the State Program Director of Vets4Energy, said the bill was being kicked around in Congress, along with the bill to lift the crude oil ban that was passed earlier this year.
Former WVU football player sues NCAA for head injuries
MORGANTOWN – A former West Virginia University football player is suing the National Collegiate Athletic Association after he claims it did not protect him enough from head injuries. Thomas Geishauser was a student at WVU and played football for the school from 1969 until 1972, according to a complaint filed in Monongalia Circuit Court. Geishauser claims during his four-year collegiate football career, he experienced numerous repeated blows to the head and lost consciousness on four specific o
Man involved in Cheat Lake boat crash sues owner, driver for injuries
MORGANTOWN – A man who was involved in a boat crash over Memorial Day weekend is suing the owner and driver of the boat for his injuries. On May 25, Jacob Alexander was an occupant in a 2005 Malibu Wakesetter boat that Brandon Solomon was operating and Steven B.
Kanawha family court judge candidate wants to help children
CHARLESTON – Lera VanMeter, one of the candidates for Kanawha County family court judge, wants to make sure children don't get lost in the shuffle if she is nominated to the bench. VanMeter, who has been practicing family law for 21 years, said the interests of children involved in family law are very important to her and she wants to make sure those interests are protected. "I want to make sure the children are on the forefront," VanMeter said.
Court: Job duties don't qualify woman for title change
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that a Raleigh County Board of Education employee's job duties are not enough to qualify her for a job title change she has been attempting to get since 2012. Wanda R.
Downtime for bus drivers isn't work time, Justices rule
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has ruled that the downtime between transporting students in Jackson County between the schools and their vocational school does not count as hours worked. Edwin E.
Justices: Couple didn't raise savings statute in time
CHARLESTON - The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has issued a decision stating that a couple failed to timely raise applicability of a savings statute in their lawsuit. Chief Justice Margaret L.
Manchin breaks ranks, votes to stop EPA coal regulations
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin broke rank with fellow Democrats and voted Tuesday to pass a resolution to stop the Obama administration from imposing anti-coal regulations on new coal-fired power plants West Virginia’s senior senator also voted to pass a separate resolution, introduced by U.S. Sens. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., and Heidi Heitkamp, D-N.D., to prevent the administration from moving forward with its proposed anti-coal regulations for existing coal-fired plants.
W.Va. Veterans Affairs educates attorneys on legal issues involving veterans
In observance of Veterans Day of Service this year, attorneys with West Virginia Veterans Affairs teamed up with the West Virginia State Bar to help attorneys prepare to better serve veterans in the mountain state.
Sav-A-Lot accused of owing thousands for unpaid produce
CHARLESTON – A produce distributor says one of its customers owes nearly $6,000 for unpaid merchandise.
Wheeling man accuses landlord of retaliation in assault case
WHEELING – An Ohio County man says his landlord and employer ended their work-for-rent agreement after he testified that a neighbor and fellow employee assaulted him.
Cabell Co. man blames unsafe working conditions for injury
HUNTINGTON – A Cabell County man is suing a metals industry company over injuries he sustained in a work-site accident.
Perhaps 'the end of the beginning' of Obama's War on Coal
The Allied victory over Rommel in North Africa was, indeed, a turning point in World War II, but Winston Churchill was determined that his countrymen should be realistic about it. Yes, it was a triumph, a great triumph, but it was one of many triumphs that would be necessary to defeat the enemy once and for all.
Martinsburg law office raided by FBI, cooperating with investigation
MARTINSBURG – A Martinsburg law office was raided by the Federal Bureau of Investigation on Tuesday after alleged threats were made on social media by former employees.
Driver says rig full of beer shifted, causing injuries
ELKINS – A man and his wife are suing MillerCoors LLC after they claim he was injured as a result of the company's negligence. Joseph Bennefield was an employee for Navajo Express and his employer contracted with MillerCoors to haul a trailer load of beer form the Shenandoah Brewery in Elkton, Va., to Glenwillow, Ohio, according to a complaint filed Oct. 30 in the U.S.
Five employees accuse Schwan's of wage payment violations
CLARKSBURG – Five employees are suing the Schwan Food Company after they claim it continues to violate the West Virginia Wage Payment and Collection Act. Schwan's Shared Services LLC; Schwan's Home Service Inc.; and Carlton Spare Jr. were also named as defendants in the suit. Amy J.
WVU fraternity files motion to dismiss in pledge death case
MORGANTOWN – Kappa Sigma Fraternity has filed a motion to dismiss in a lawsuit alleging it and multiple other defendants were responsible for the hazing and death of a fraternity pledge. Kappa Sigma also filed a memorandum of law in support of its motion to dismiss, or in the alternative, motion for summary judgment. Kappa claims the plaintiffs failed to state a claim upon which relief can be granted, according to the memorandum. Kappa says it owed no duty to the plaintiffs on the night of th
Wheeling Hospital says doctor broke non-compete clause
WHEELING – An Ohio County hospital says a former employee broke his employment agreement when he left to work for another medical practice.
DEP accuses Hanover man of violating tank storage laws
PINEVILLE – A director with West Virginia’s Department of Environmental Protection says the owner of two underground storage tanks in Wyoming County failed to comply with state and federal rules regarding the tanks.