News from August 2016
Driver sued fellow motorist, two insurers
NEW CUMBERLAND — A man is suing motorist Elizabeth S. Beebout and insurers Progressive Insurance company and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield in connection with a rear-end collision.
Electric motor supplier alleges payments overdue
CLAY — An electric motor supplier is suing Marco Mining Supply Inc., a Kentucky corporation, citing alleged fraudulent and negligent misrepresentation.
Fuel supplier claims nearly $29,000 in payments past due
BECKLEY — A fuel supplier is suing Lincoln Leasing Co., a West Virginia corporation, citing alleged failure to pay for a purchased product.
Contractor blames towing company for injuries
MOUNDSVILLE — A contractor is suing Herbert Carl Boso Jr. d/b/a Boso & Son Towing Service, alleging breach of duty and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Morrisey announces $3M in settlements with Kroger, CVS, Walgreens
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has announced combined settlements of nearly $3 million to resolve disputes with Kroger, CVS and Walgreens, pushing total settlements in the broader case past $7.8 million.
The newest right-to-work state, sort of
West Virginia became the 26th right-to-work state in the nation in February when our legislature overrode Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin's veto of a bill prohibiting workers from being required to pay union dues or fees as a condition of employment.
The 24/7 sobriety program: What might have been
CHARLESTON – West Virginia’s war on drugs continues to present many challenges.
Drug courts pay off for offenders and society, advocates say
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Evidence-based drug courts have grown to more than 3,000 courts in the United States, helping more than 127,000 individuals in the criminal justice system in 2014, a professional group says, with West Virginia seeing advantages from the program.
Hearing held to determine Wells’ eligibility to run
CHARLESTON – A two-hour hearing was held Aug. 12 in Kanawha Circuit Judge Charles King’s courtroom to determine Erik Wells’ eligibility to run for Kanawha County clerk in the fall.
Five Cabell officials sue over budget cuts
HUNTINGTON – Five Cabell county officials filed suit over recent budget cuts, alleging that the cuts will prevent official from being able to fully perform their constitutionally and statutory required duties.
Woman claims ambulance crew dropped her
KINGWOOD — A woman is suing Bruceton Mills Ambulance and Bruceton Community Ambulance Service Inc., emergency service providers, citing alleged insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Store faces claim in customer's fall
LOGAN — A couple's lawsuit against Four Seasons Country Store LLC, a retail store operator, alleges insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Insurer accused of failing to pay for damages stemming from leak
LOGAN — Two insurance policy holders are suing Erie Insurance Property and Casualty Company, citing alleged breach of contract and unjust enrichment.
Electric motor manufacturer says mining company refused to pay
CLAY — An electric motor manufacturer is suing Revelation Energy LLC, a mining company, citing alleged fraudulent and negligent misrepresentation.
Woman claims building wasn't kept safe
NEW CUMBERLAND — A woman is suing Hiler Buffalo LLC, a commercial building operator, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Company seeks compensation from contractors
FAYETTEVILLE — A Fayette County corporation is suing D.J. Shalvey, Second Life Arborist Co. and Fine Woodworking LLC, contractors, citing alleged breach of contract.
Tomblin names Cromley as new 5th Family Circuit judge
CHARLESTON – Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has appointed Bryan Cromley to West Virginia's 5th Family Circuit Court, Division 2, after the resignation of the Honorable Rebecca Cornett.
Reynolds sets sights on Morrisey in latest commercial
HUNTINGTON – The latest ad from state Attorney General candidate Doug Reynolds takes aim at incumbent Patrick Morrisey.
Expert calls on state to abandon 'war on coal' rhetoric, diversify energy efforts
MORGANTOWN – A report compiled by the Center for Energy and Sustainable Development at the West Virginia University College of Law and environmental consultant Downstream Strategies LLC suggests that the impact of the federal Clean Power Plan’s mission to reduce the use of coal to cut carbon dioxide emissions from power plants could be lessened if policymakers work to tap West Virginia’s other energy resources.
Financing company claims violation of guaranty agreement
WINFIELD — A financing company is suing Rock Branch Mechanical Inc., James B. Clark and James Brandon Clark, debtor and guarantors, citing alleged breach of agreement.