News from December 2016
West Virginia nearly finds itself off annual Judicial Hellhole report
WASHINGTON – Once a perennial seat holder at the head of the holiday dinner table, West Virginia now barely gets its foot in the door of the American Tort Reform Association’s Judicial Hellhole report.
Morrisey urges Manchin to support Pruitt's nomination to head EPA
CHARLESTON — Scott Pruitt has at least two West Virginia politicians in his corner.
Beckley homeowner accuses mortgage business of violating law
BECKLEY — A Beckley woman is suing a mortgage business, alleging unconscionable inducement.
Man says GMS Mine Repair & Maintenance fired him for filing workers' comp claim
CHARLESTON – A man alleges he was terminated by his employer in retaliation for filing a workers' compensation report.
Woman alleges Divison of Corrections did not respond to FOIA request
CHARLESTON – A woman alleges her Freedom of Information request did not receive a response as required by law.
Family alleges they were injured in accident on W.Va. 2
WHEELING – A Hancock County family alleges they were injured when a Kansas man lost control of his truck and struck their vehicle.
OVA LLC alleges it is owed more than $170,000 for lease
WHEELING – A Wheeling property owner is seeking more than $170,000 from two guarantors after the lease for a Long John Silver's restaurant was allegedly breached.
Former Cedar Ridge Center resident she suffered damages while in center's care
CHARLESTON – A former resident at a skilled care nursing facility in Sissonville alleges proper care was not provided.
Lumber business alleges defendants owe more than $21,000
PHILIPPI — A Pennsylvania lumber business is suing multiple defendants, alleging they owe more than $21,000.
Couple blames Wal-Mart for wife's injuries
FAYETTEVILLE — A Fayette County couple is suing Wal-Mart, alleging the defendant's negligence led to the wife sustaining injuries.
Attorney General's Office wraps up opioid abuse awareness program
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Attorney General’s office wrapped up the Opioid Abuse Prevention Game of the Week program Dec. 3 at the Super Six high school football championships in Wheeling.
WVU launches law program to boost Charleston economy
CHARLESTON -- The West Virginia University College of Law has launched a program to offer legal support as well as educational services to Charleston.
With Obama's exit near, Capito accentuates the positive
Shelley Moore Capito has spent much of her first two years as the junior U.S.
W.Va. Democrats have become the party that didn't listen
WHEELING – A political party that stops listening to its voters is like a person who has stopped breathing. For a short time, nothing seems to change. But it gets uncomfortable quickly, and then unbearable. That is how the West Virginia Democrats find themselves after 2016: suffocating.
Flood restoration company sues Greenbrier for unpaid bills
BECKLEY – A flood restoration company is suing West Virginia Gov.-elect Jim Justice’s businesses for unpaid bills after cleanup crews restored parts of the Greenbrier following the floods in June.
Frost Brown Todd receives perfect score on Corporate Equality Index
CHARLESTON – The law firm Frost Brown Todd has received a perfect score on the Corporate Equality Index (CEI) from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.
Disabled coal miner alleges violations by mortgage servicers
LOGAN — A Logan County man is suing a lender and mortgage companies, alleging unconscionable inducement.
Property casualty insurer alleges another insurance company violated contract
WHEELING — An Ohio property casualty insurer is suing another insurance company, alleging breach of contract and breach of duty.
Saleswoman accuses Chevrolet dealer of sexual harassment
BECKLEY — A West Virginia woman is suing a Raleigh County Chevrolet dealer, alleging sexual harassment and wrongful or constructive eviction.
Customer accuses pickup truck dealer, lender of contract breach
WHEELING — A customer is suing a Wheeling car dealer and lender, alleging breach of implied and express warranties.