News from 2015
A letter to Secretary Kerry
Sending a letter to a public official is a good way to let him know how you feel. Sending copies of that letter to other officials is a good way to let him know you mean to be taken seriously.
Morrisey warns of credit, debit chip card email scam
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is warning consumers to be wary of scammers trying to take advantage of the millions of consumers who haven’t yet received a credit or debit chip card. Here’s how the scam works: Scammers email consumers posing as the card issuer.
AG's office urges caution with online holiday shopping
CHARLESTON — With the holiday shopping season upon us, West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is urging shoppers to be wary of scammers when searching for deals online. “It is critical for consumers to know how to protect themselves from online scams,” Morrisey said in a press release. The AG's office says analysts believe increases in holiday sales numbers comes with the ease of push-button purchases as more and more consumers rely upon computers, smartphones and tablets to help fill
SDW Electric sued for allegedly unpaid debts
MOOREFIELD – Lighting company Capital Tristate says it lent an electrical company some $13,000 worth of merchandise but has been unable to collect for any of it.
Workers accuse Republic Energy of firing over safety complaints, age
FAYETTEVILE – Three former mine workers for Alpha Natural Resources and Republic Energy say the coal companies fired them based on their ages and for making safety complaints.
Beckley HVAC firm seeks restitution from Norco Construction for unpaid bills
KEYSER – Childers Enterprises says Norco Construction owes it almost $20,000 for work completed at the Keyser Shopping Center.
Repo man seeks possession of final paycheck
PRINCETON – A Mercer County man says his former employer, F-5 Investigations, owes him more than $1,500 for unpaid wages.
Woman accuses Marion Co. Coal of discrimination, retaliation
CLARKSBURG – A woman is suing the Marion County Coal Company alleging discrimination and retaliation.
A&R Logistics says Kenworth truck caused fire damage
CHARLESTON – A&R Logistics, Inc. is suing Kenworth Truck Company after it claims a Kenworth vehicle caused a fire on its premises.
Six employees accuse Mason BOE of wage underpayment
POINT PLEASANT – Six West Virginia workers say the Mason County Board of Education illegally cut their pay.
Randolph Co. church sues over banning of property sale
ELKINS – Summit Church and the owners of the property that it uses for Sunday services are suing the Randolph County Development Authority after they claim it is violating the U.S. Constitution by refusing to let the owners sell the property to the church.
Ohio Co. judge OKs $18 million settlement in wrongful death lawsuit
WHEELING – An Ohio County judge has approved an $18 million settlement in a wrongful death lawsuit arising from an explosion in Tyler County in 2013.
Calif. governor says Morrisey, Texas AG grandstanding on climate issue
SACRAMENTO – California Gov. Jerry Brown says the attorneys general of West Virginia and Texas are guilty of “crass obstructionism” as they seek to gain momentum against President Obama’s environmental agenda. Last week, West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and Texas AG Ken Paxton sent a letter to Secretary of State John Kerry in advance of next month’s United Nations climate summit also known as Paris 2015 and COP21.
Circuit judge helps celebrate National Adoption Month
West Virginia families who have opened their homes and expanded their families by adopting children came out to celebrate National Adoption Month. Joining the celebration was Judge Gary Johnson, Chairman of the Supreme Court’s Court Improvement Program Oversight Board (CIP) since 2001, who gave a speech at the Adoption Day ceremony on Nov. 21, in South Charleston.
McDowell County woman alleges Tungste-Met terminated her job because of disability
FAYETTEVILLE – A McDowell County woman is suing her former employer, a West Virginia tungsten carbide products manufacturer, after allegedly being fired over a newly acquired disability.
Ritchie Petroleum, Jay-Bee Oil and Gas sued over trespassing claims
ST. MARYS – A pair of Florida plaintiffs are suing after they say the defendants were unjustly enriched from their trespassing on the plaintiffs' property.
Direct Energy Business seeks payment for gas deliveries
KINGWOOD – A gas company is suing over non-payment of gasoline delivered in 2014 to two different states.
Jefferds alleges L & L Concrete Construction owes money for services
PHILIPPI – A West Virginia heavy equipment sale and leasing company is suing a West Virginia construction company and its owner over an unpaid balance for services.
Former employee alleges Renal Ventures Management violated her rights after termination
MOOREFIELD – A West Virginia woman is suing her former employer and supervisor after they fired her twice.
Big Lots delayed distribution of final paycheck, suit alleges
PRINCETON – A West Virginia woman is suing over claims that her former employer did not pay its discharged employees in a timely manner.