News from 2015
Sharing the importance of a STEM-focused education
CHARLESTON – In the midst of holiday school programs, teachers and staff across West Virginia are working to ensure our state's students remain focused on preparing for opportunities beyond high school – and that starts with providing access to the skills and real-world experience they need for the jobs of today and tomorrow.
Wal-Mart accused for not paying contractor for Mason store
MASON -- A construction company is suing Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. alleging it has yet to be paid for work done at its store in Mason.
Vanguard Healthcare sued over wrongful death allegations
RIPLEY – A woman is suing Vanguard Healthcare LCC and other individuals over claims of wrongful death.
Keyser County woman sues Wal-Mart over personal injury claims
KEYSER – A Keyser woman is suing Wal-Mart and a construction company in connection with a personal injury she claims was suffered at an unspecified store.
Woman claims Lenzer Coach driver hit speed bump too fast, caused broken back
WHEELING – A woman is suing a transportation company over injuries she claims occurred when the driver, traveling erratically at an excessive rate of speed, hit a speed bump.
Jockey blames Mountaineer Park for injuries from fall
NEW CUMBERLAND – A man is suing Mountaineer Park Inc. after he claims he was injured when his horse fell on him. MTR Gaming Group Inc. and Eldorado Resorts Inc. were also named as defendants in the suit. On Nov. 21, 2013, the temperature at Mountaineer Casino was near freezing, which caused liquids to freeze on surfaces, creating dangerous conditions for invitees such as Ernesto Oro on the premises, according to a complaint filed in Hancock Circuit Court. Oro claims he was atop his horse and
Ex-employee accuses WVU BOG of discrimination, retaliation
MORGANTOWN – A former employee is suing the West Virginia University Board of Governors after he claims he was discriminated against and retaliated against by other employees. Daniel A.
Justices issue ruling about plea talks, exculpatory evidence
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has issued a ruling regarding the prosecution's obligation to disclose exculpatory evidence during plea negotiations. In the appeal to the state Supreme Court, the court ruled that Joseph A.
Couple Sues Ohio County Development Authority over wheel stop injuries
WHEELING – The Ohio County Development Authority is being sued over a claim that an unpainted wheel stop, unrecognized because it was allegedly not painted, caused a Barnesville, Ohio woman to suffer a concussion and facial injury when she fell over it.
AG's office says to be wary of holiday employment scams
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has warned consumers looking to bring in extra money during the holiday season to exercise caution when browsing or applying for job opportunities. With a prediction by the National Retail Federation that retailers will fill between 700,000 to 750,000 new seasonal positions nationwide this holiday, scammers have a large consumer base to target. “Job seekers must be careful not to let their drive for an extra dollar cloud good caution
Aboulhosn resigns as circuit judge to take U.S. magistrate job
PRINCETON – Ninth Judicial Circuit (Mercer County) Judge Omar Aboulhosn has resigned in letters sent to Governor Earl Ray Tomblin and state Supreme Court Chief Justice Margaret L. Workman.
Zobrist elected to WV CALA leadership role
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse's board of directors has elected Greenbrier County small business owner Duane Zobrist to serve as board chairman again for 2016.
Worker claims K&K Home Builders fired him for demanding prevailing wages
WHEELING – A Brooke County man claims that he was fired after K&K Home Builders Inc. created a hostile work environment when he complained of working for wages below the legal rate.
Ohio County man claims ex-employer failed to pay him in a timely manner
WHEELING – An Ohio County man is suing his former employer alleging wages were not paid to him in a timely fashion following his termination from the company.
Doctor alleges he was unfairly fired from Bluefield Regional Medical Center
PRINCETON -- A Saratoga doctor alleges a hospital unlawfully fired him and has yet to pay him wages due.
Steager named editor of 'Guidebook to West Virginia Taxes'
For the sixth consecutive year, attorney Dale W. Steager has been named editor of the annual “Guidebook to West Virginia Taxes.” The West Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants publishes the guidebook annually and Steager has been the editor since 2010.
Woman sues Heritage Home Group for discrimination
CLARKSBURG – A woman is suing Heritage Home Group LLC after she claims it discriminated against her. Beginning in 1999, Marcelle L.
Woman claims neighbor erected a fence on her property
PRINCETON – A Mercer County woman is suing over claims that her neighbor erected an illegal fence.
Couple claims GMC truck defect has not been fixed by manufacturer
PRINCETON – A couple that purchased a GMC truck claims the vehicle is faulty and has yet to be repaired despite multiple attempts.
Woman sues Hardee's claiming her fall could have been prevented
PRINCETON – A Princeton woman is suing Hardee's claiming their wet floor caused her to fall.