News from December 2016
Lawsuit alleges kickback scheme in federally-funded laboratory projects
WHEELING – A lawsuit has been filed in federal court by U.S. officials alleging that 15 people and 12 companies participated in a kickback scheme while working on two federally-funded laboratory projects in West Virginia.
Former employee accuses Toyota of discrimination, wrongful termination
WINFIELD — A former employee is suing Toyota, alleging disability discrimination and wrongful termination.
Two consumer allege Nissan violated warranties
BECKLEY — An Oak Hill couple is suing Nissan, alleging breach of express and implied warranties.
Former employee alleges companies failed to pay proper wages
WHEELING — A West Virginia woman is suing her former employers, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in not paying the plaintiff her due wages.
Marshall County property owner alleges seller left property unsafe
MOUNDSVILLE — A Marshall County woman is suing the sellers of her property, alleging continuing tort and nuisance in leaving the property unsafe.
Mineral interest owners allege natural gas producers breached contract
WEST UNION — Doddridge County mineral interest owners are suing natural gas producers, alleging breach of fiduciary duty.
Loughry takes over as state Supreme Court Chief Justice on Jan. 1
CHARLESTON – Tucker County native Allen H. Loughry II will become the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia for the first time on Jan. 1.
AG's office warns of post-holiday employment scams
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office is warning consumers to exercise caution when looking for employment opportunities to pay off those holiday purchases.
Mother, son allege Mercer County school board caused injuries
PRINCETON — A Mercer County mother and son are suing the local school board and employees, alleging their negligence led to injuries to the son.
Equipment provider alleges tree service violated contract
KEYSER — A Mineral County man is suing a Grant County tree service, alleging breach of a purchase agreement.
Property owner accuses mortgage business of wrongful foreclosure
BECKLEY — A Beckley property owner is suing a mortgage loan business, alleging improper foreclosure and unjust enrichment.
McKinley praised for agreement after long coal ash fight
WASHINGTON – After seven tries at coal ash disposal legislation, the U.S. Representative from West Virginia's 1st Congressional District is being praised for an agreement between House and Senate Conference Committees announced earlier this month.
Capito says WIIN Act addresses water infrastructure in 'commonsense, bipartisan way'
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) says recent passage of the Water Infrastructure Improvements Act for the Nation will modernize water infrastructure and address flood prevention.
Charleston environmental law attorney named to Legal Aid of West Virginia board
CHARLESTON – Attorney David L. Yaussy, a member at Spilman Thomas & Battle PLLC, has been appointed by the Kanawha County Bar Association to serve a three-year term as its representative on Legal Aid of West Virginia’s board of directors.
Charleston personal injury firm chosen for West Virginia Excellence Award
CHARLESTON – Warner Law Offices PLLC has been selected for the 2016 West Virginia Excellence Award by the American Economic Institute.
McDowell County sues drug companies for opioid shipments
WELCH – The McDowell County Commission has filed a lawsuit against three prescription drug wholesalers, claiming the companies’ shipments of opioids helped create the county’s drug epidemic.
Former exotic dancer says Southern Xposure didn't pay her properly
PRINCETON – For the third time in a month, a local chain of strip clubs finds itself named as a defendant in a potential class-action lawsuit.
AG's office files opioid lawsuit against Grant County pharmacy
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office has filed another lawsuit against a pharmacy claiming it dispensed an inordinate number of prescription opioids.
Switzer woman sues Little General Store for wrongful termination
LOGAN – A Switzer woman is suing Little General Store after she claims her employment was wrongfully terminated.
Woman blames Johnson & Johnson's talcum powder for mother’s death
CLARKSBURG – A woman is suing Johnson & Johnson after she claims it was negligent and caused her mother’s wrongful death.