News from April 2016
Homeowners claim predatory lending by mortgage company
FAYETTEVILLE – A Fayette County couple's lawsuit says their mortgage lender tricked them into signing a high-interest loan for an amount more than their home was worth.
Republican group debuts another anti-McGraw and Wooton ad
CHARLESTON – A national Republican group has released its third television ad this week critical of two state Supreme Court candidates. The Republican State Leadership Committee’s latest ad, entitled “Old Boy Network” began airing April 29. It criticizes Darrell McGraw for using the Attorney General’s office as “a private piggy bank for himself” when he was in office, and it says Bill Wooton pushed for a 35 percent pay increase for family court judges when he was a state legislator.
WV CALA lists its 'Dirty Dozen' legislative candidates
CHARLESTON – A statewide legal reform group has released its list of legislative candidates who have accepted the most money from personal injury lawyers.
McGraw says he wants to continue to serve West Virginia
CHARLESTON – Darrell McGraw doesn’t like retirement. At 79, the longtime state Attorney General and former state Supreme Court justice is seeking another 12-year term on the court. “We should always embrace our age,” McGraw said in an interview with The West Virginia Record. “And really, if we’re vigorous and capable, we should continue to serve our community.
Attorney General seeks to eradicate drug abuse, incentivize safe pain management strategies
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is urging a large malpractice insurance company to discount premiums for doctors who further their education in treating pain with non-opioid alternatives.
Debtor says lien was never released
NEW CUMBERLAND – A Hancock County woman is suing a creditor for allegedly failing to release a property lien after the debt was settled.
Insurer blames boat maker for fire damage
PRINCETON – A Minnesota-based insurance firm claims the manufacturer of a boat that allegedly caught fire and destroyed a building it insured should be liable for the damages.
Landowners want modular home off property
NEW CUMBERLAND – A Hancock County couple's lawsuit says a defendant has failed to remove a manufactured home from a piece of property the plaintiffs purchased almost two years ago.
Environmental agency accuses tank owner of regulatory noncompliance
BECKLEY – The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection is suing an Amigo business for allegedly failing to comply with environmental laws.
Motorist sues vehicle owners in injury case
KINGWOOD – A Preston County woman is suing the owners of a commercial vehicle that allegedly struck and injured her in a shopping center parking lot.
Lawsuit says trucker's negligence caused injuries
WHEELING – An Ohio County couple's lawsuit accuses a truck driver of alleged negligent driving that caused them and their son permanent, severe injuries.
Landowners accuse oil and gas lessees of wrongful taking
MOUNDSVILLE – A Marshall County couple's lawsuit claims an oil and gas lease they signed in 2008 was invalid because they never received the payments promised up front.
Fired worker accuses hospital of retaliation
PRINCETON – A Greenbrier County man is suing his former employer over claims he was fired for reporting alleged wrongdoing.
Man says Walmart blood pressure cuff caused injuries
HUNTINGTON – A man is suing Walmart after he claims the store’s blood pressure machine was defective and caused him injuries.
Hobby Lobby wants injury lawsuit removed to federal court
HUNTINGTON – A woman is suing Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. after she claims she was injured on its property.
Six lawsuits filed against Antero Resources for nuisance
WEST UNION – Six lawsuits have been filed against Antero Resources alleging private nuisance due to the construction of the Canton North Compressor Station.
Two lawsuits filed against Murphy Transportation for car accident
WINFIELD – Two lawsuits have been filed against Murphy Transportation for a car accident that caused injuries.
AG's office to host national Prescription Take-Back Day on Saturday
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office, in coordination with Capitol Police, will participate in the 11th National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day from 10 a.m.
Outside spending in state Supreme Court race tops $1.1 million
CHARLESTON – It’s less than two weeks before West Virginia voters decide who will serve a 12-year term on the state Supreme Court, and four outside groups have spent more than $1.1 million on advertising in the race.
Walker campaign unveils ad to counter 'false' attack
CHARLESTON – Beth Walker’s state Supreme Court campaign has responded to an attack ad from personal injury lawyers it says includes “false claims based on misleading evidence.” A political action committee called Just Courts For WV began running television ads earlier this week against Walker, according to documents with the Secretary of State’s office.