News from January 2016
Darrell McGraw files to run for state Supreme Court
CHARLESTON – Former state Attorney General Darrell McGraw is running for state Supreme Court. McGraw, who also served on the Court from 1976 to 1988 before a 20-year stint as AG, threw his hat into the ring for the one seat up for grabs on Jan. 30, the final day to file for office.
Former employee claims Quality Bake Shoppe was negligent in maintaining premises
MOUNDSVILLE – A former employee of Quality Bake Shoppe is suing the company after he allegedly fell on a set of stairs.
Huntington National Bank goes to court to get JP Morgan to release deed
WINFIELD – A bank is going to court to seek a release of a deed of trust from JP Morgan Chase Bank.
Family accuses Mon Power of building power lines on private property
KINGWOOD – A family is suing Mon Power Company, alleging that the company did not get permission or the rights to build power lines on its property.
Suit claims Panthera Training Center hasn't paid debt
MOORFIELD – A lumber company is seeking payments from the Panthera Training Center in Old Fields for an alleged past due account.
Morrisey announces four Kanawha town hall meetings
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey will host a series of four town hall meetings in February throughout Kanawha County. He said he wants to speak with local consumers, business leaders and community organizers about economic challenges and consumer protection issues.
AG's office announces February mobile office hours
CHARLESTON – A representative from West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office will conduct mobile office hours during February in four local counties. The representative will educate consumers on the latest scams in their area and provide them with tips on how to protect their personal information.
Woman claims TLK fired her after she complained about sexual harassment
HUNTINGTON – A former employee of TLK Group LLC is suing the company and one of its employees, claiming she was fired after filing a sexual harassment complaint.
Ketchum ready to tackle second time as Chief Justice
CHARLESTON – It’s just a few weeks into his second stint as chief justice, but Menis Ketchum already has had a busy year. The justices of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals already have ruled in a case that determined the balance of the state Senate. He’s had to watch the weather to decide whether to keep the court offices open through winter storm Jonas. He’s had to prepare a budget report for both houses of the state Legislature. And that’s on top of the day-to-day functioning of the s
Dialysis company accuses 25 businesses, individuals of racketeering
CLARKSBURG – Kidney Dialysis & Transplant Group has filed a racketeering lawsuit against 25 businesses and individuals.
Man accuses Eastern Associated Coal of age discrimination
CLARKSBURG – A man is suing Eastern Associated Coal LLC after he claims it discriminated against him because of his age. Henry Metz was employed by Martinka/Tygart River Mine and was laid off when it was closed in 1995, according to a complaint filed Nov. 23 in Monongalia Circuit Court and removed to federal court on Dec. 21. An amended complaint was filed on Jan. 7.
U.S. Postal Service hit with two federal car accident lawsuits
CLARKSBURG – Two lawsuits have been filed against the United States Postal Service for injuries sustained from a car accident. The United States and Christopher Alan Parrotta also were named as defendants in the suit. On Dec. 18, 2013, the defendants were the owner of a postal vehicle being driven by Parrotta, who was employed as a postal worker, according to two complaints filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia.
Asthmatic alleges state failed to accommodate her disability
CHARLESTON – A woman with acute asthma sued the West Virginia Department of Education and Arts (WVDEA) after the state allegedly failed to accommodate her disability.
Alleged allergy to surgical tape results in suit against Saint Francis Hospital
CHARLESTON – A patient of Saint Francis Hospital, who is allergic to surgical tape, claims that the hospital acted negligently when they applied the tape to her following surgery.
Charleston dentist accused of negligence in crown work gone bad
CHARLESTON – A patient is suing her dentist after a procedure allegedly went wrong.
Man claims brain injury after falling on ice at Pizza Station
ST. MARYS – A man who slipped and fell on ice outside of a pizza restaurant claims to have suffered a mild brain injury and is seeking damages from the restaurant.
Mom claims defective light fixture fell onto infant
A homeowner is suing a home manufacturer and financier over claims of negligence after a glass light fixture allegedly fell onto her 11-month-old child.
Snowplow driver fights seizure of truck
The owner of a landscaping and snow removal service is suing the Monongalia County Commission, the county sheriff and a deputy sheriff over what he claims is the improper seizure of his truck.
Veteran, wife sue Wells Fargo in foreclosure fight
A wounded veteran and his wife are seeking damages from Wells Fargo over what they claim was an aggressive pursuit of foreclosure by the bank.
Woman claims bottle injured her at Wal-Mart
A Wal-Mart shopper claims the company is responsible for injuries she allegedly suffered when a two-liter bottle fell on her foot.