News from December 2016
WVU law students assist flood victims
MORGANTOWN -- The floods that devastated West Virginia last summer left behind many victims who didn’t understand their legal rights and were duped by dishonest landlords in rent-to-own scams. Students at the West Virginia University College of Law have received hands-on experience trying to help those flood victims understand their legal rights.
WVU law student finds new ways to gain exposure before graduation
MORGANTOWN -- Jennifer L. Bauer, a third-year law student at West Virginia University, was recently published by the Institute for Human Rights and Business, an international human rights organization.
New legal effort targets drug dealers
CHARLESTON. -- A new partnership between West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrissey’s office and U.S. attorney William J. Ihlenfeld has made progress in halting the rampant problem of the opioid epidemic in West Virginia.
Wheeling Hospital accuses pediatric doctor of breaching contract after resignation
WHEELING – A medical facility alleges a pediatric physician abandoned her patients with her sudden resignation.
Tree trimmer alleges discriminatory treatment from employer forced him to quit
BECKLEY – An African-American man alleges his former Raleigh County employer subjected him to discriminatory treatment.
Company claims Doddridge County Emergency Squad Inc. owes more than $6,000 on card
WEST UNION – A Pennsylvania corporation alleges a West Union emergency services provider has not paid for charges on a credit card.
Motorist seeks damages from GEICO after I-77 accident
BECKLEY – A Raleigh County motorist is seeking damages from an insurance company after she was injured trying to avoid striking a deer.
Judge denies WVU’s motion to dismiss Title IX suit
CLARKSBURG – District Judge Irene Keeley has denied West Virginia University’s motion to dismiss in a Title IX lawsuit.
Patient blames eye doctors for injuries
CHARLESTON — A Raleigh County patient is suing Kanawha County health care providers, alleging their negligence led to the plaintiff suffering an eye injury.
Capito urges Obama to stop issuing new non-emergency regulations
CHARLESTON – U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito has joined 21 other senators in urging President Obama to stop issuing new, non-emergency rules and regulations while his term wraps up.
Capito calls on Trump to address Miners Protection Act in early 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito is asking President-elect Donald Trump to address the Miners Protection Act early in his administration after a short-term extension of miners’ health benefits.
Estate administrator blames nursing facility operators for resident's death
CHARLESTON — An estate administrator is suing a Marmet nursing facility and its operators, alleging the defendant's negligence led to the death of a resident.
School employee alleges hospital operator breached confidentiality
CHARLESTON — A McDowell County woman is suing a local hospital operator, alleging breach of confidentiality.
Beneficiary blames nursing home operators for resident's death
CHARLESTON — A beneficiary is suing Hinton nursing home operators, alleging their negligence and insufficient measures led to the injuries and death of a patient.
Patient blames nursing home operators for injuries
CHARLESTON — A patient is suing Charleston and Princeton nursing home operators, alleging their negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Morrisey, other AGs ask Trump team to withdraw Clean Power Plan
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton are spearheading a 24-state coalition urging President-elect Donald Trump and congressional leaders to withdraw President Barack Obama’s Clean Power Plan.
Appalachian Piping Products Inc. alleged to owe more than $60,000 for supplies
GLENVILLE – A Massachusetts resin supplier alleges a Glenville company has not paid for products supplied.
Merchant Capital Group seeks more than $8,000 from business, couple
PINEVILLE – A Wyoming County business and individuals are alleged to have not paid back a loan.
Bilfinger Westcon Inc. accused of wrongfully terminating man after injury
NEW MARTINSVILLE – A Pennsylvania man alleges he was terminated by his Wetzel County employer after being injured on the job and filing a workers' compensation claim.
Property owners sue residential allege Hidden Meadows LLC trespassed on property
MARLINTON – Property owners allege that the outhouse for their hunting cabin was demolished by a neighboring property owner.