News from August 2016
Fayette County Commission appeals fracking waste ban
CHARLESTON – The Fayette County Commission filed an appeal after the federal court ruled in June that the county’s fracking waste disposal ban was invalid.
Fuel supplier says trucking company hasn't paid bills
LOGAN — A fuel supplier is suing Billy Hall d/b/a W&H Trucking, a trucking company, citing alleged failure to pay for purchased product and unjust enrichment.
Sales representative says he is owed commissions
HUNTINGTON — A sales representative is suing Giant Medical LLC, a former employer, citing alleged breach of contract and unjust enrichment.
Homeowners allege shoddy sewer work
CHARLESTON — Two homeowners are suing the City of Marmet and the Town of Marmet Sanitary Board, a municipality and a public utility, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent damages.
Woman blames fall injuries on retail operator
HUNTINGTON — A customer is suing Wal-Mart Stores Inc., a retail store operator, citing alleged failure to warn and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Trucker seeks compensation for collision
HUNTINGTON — A self-employed truck tractor owner is suing Randy Davis, defunct company R. Davis Trucking Inc., company owner Randy Davis and truck driver Ralph Kennedy Conley, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Kanawha judge says Wells can’t be on county clerk ballot
CHARLESTON – Kanawha Circuit Judge Charles King ruled today that Erik Wells cannot be on the November general election ballots as an independent candidate in the county clerk race.
Morrisey, Ohio AD discuss substance abuse battle at Wheeling conference
WHEELING — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey said a conference he hosted with Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine about substance abuse was a success.
Federal judge says Allstate not liable in 2014 Morgantown killings
CLARKSBURG – District Judge Irene Keeley issued an order granting summary judgment that it was not at fault for the Hunt killings that occurred in December 2014.
Wayne County project among beneficiaries of grant
WAYNE COUNTY – A $1.782 million economic development grant was recently announced by U.S. Sens. Shelley Moore Capito (R) and Joe Manchin (D) for parts of southwestern West Virginia.
Defendants oppose motion to refer Raleigh General Hospital lawsuits to Mass Litigation Panel
BECKLEY – The defendants in the consolidated lawsuits against Raleigh General Hospital and Dr. Donald Kenneth Glaser have filed a motion opposing the referral to the West Virginia Mass Litigation Panel.
Assignee says collateral holders in breach of agreement
LOGAN — An assignee is suing Britany N. Soler, Jessie C. Elliot and Premium Towing Inc., collateral holders, citing alleged breach of agreement.
Cook sues over severe burns from hot grease
CHARLESTON — A cook is suing KFC restaurant owner Ampex Brands of West Virginia Inc. and fryer manufacturer Henny Penny Corp., alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Woman claims age, racial discrimination
CHARLESTON — An African-American woman is suing K & S Management LLC and Terri Walker, employers, citing alleged age and racial discrimination.
Couple claim fall was fault of construction companies
KINGWOOD — A couple's lawsuit against Roy Corbin, d/b/a Corbin Construction Company, and Robert Goodwin Jr. and Robert Goodwin, d/b/a Goodwin Construction Company, alleges insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Lighting platforms maker says it's owed money
WINFIELD — A lighting platforms manufacturer is suing Sun Control Inc., an energy management firm, citing alleged failure to pay.
Trial date set for Kentucky Social Security attorney
LEXINGTON, Ky. – A trial date has been set for Kentucky attorney Eric C. Conn that is expected to run for six weeks. Conn, along with Alfred Adkins and David Daugherty, has been accused of conspiring together to defraud the government of millions of dollars in Social Security benefits.
West Virginia cities ranked by success indicators
CHARLESTON – What are the most successful cities in West Virginia? A career expertise website known as Zippia.com has published a ranking of the 10 most successful cities in the state.
Lincoln Co. judge going to public leadership development program
Chief Judge Jay Hoke of Lincoln County Circuit Court will be traveling to Lexington, Kentucky, around the end of August, one of two West Virginians chosen to participate in the Council of State Governments' (CSG) Toll Fellowship Program, a six-day, five-night public leadership development workshop. Joining Hoke will be Robert Paulson of the West Virginia governor's office.
Homeowner sues contractors over kitchen project
WHEELING — A homeowner is suing contractors Randall J. Dlesk Sr., John James Inc. and Herr LLC, citing alleged fraudulent inducement and fraud.