News from January 2016
Woman claims Speedway is repsonsible for damages caused by her fall on the ice
HUNTINGTON – A Cabell County woman who allegedly slipped and fell in a parking lot is suing Speedway for damages.
AG's office warns against price gouging amid state of emergency
CHARLESTON — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is reminding West Virginians of the state’s price gouging laws, which remained in effect Friday as Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin transitioned to a state of emergency in all 55 counties.
Court denies states' request for stay of Clean Power Plan
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, who is leading a coalition of states against the federal agency’s new rule, says he is considering an appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court.
Woman sues Atkins & Ogle Law Offices for consumer credit violations
BECKLEY – A woman is suing Atkins & Ogle Law Offices LC after she claims it violated her privacy and the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act. Linda Snuffer became in arrears upon an alleged debt to Barclays Bank Delaware, and A&O began to engage in collection of the indebtedness through telephone calls, according to a complaint filed Jan. 12 in Raleigh Circuit Court.
Higgins chooses not to run for attorney general
CHARLESTON – Attorney Dave Higgins has announced he would not seek the Democratic nomination for attorney general. “I had very favorable support reactions and I’m thankful for that,” Higgins said. “But, I’ve always said it depends on who else files.” Higgins said Doug Reynolds is a very competent lawyer and is fortunate enough to self-finance his campaign.
Panhandle Cleaning goes to court to collect on money it's alleged owed
WHEELING – A West Virginia restoration company has yet to be fully paid for its services and is seeking help from the court.
Huntington's Healthsouth Rehabilitation Hospital facing negligence suit
HUNTINGTON—A Kanawha County man is blaming a rehab center for his brother’s death, saying its alleged abuse and neglect contributed to his demise.
Man claims Lowe's is responsible for his injuries suffered in parking lot.
WHEELING—A McMechen man blames Lowe’s for his fall in the parking lot of its Wheeling store and is suing the company.
Former Ziegenfelder employee believes he was fired because of his age
WHEELING – A former employee of The Ziegenfelder Company is suing the business over claims that he was wrongfully terminated.
Special ed student takes Jefferson County Board of Education to court
CHARLES TOWN – A Ranson mother and son filed a federal lawsuit against the board of education over allegations of abuse.
Midland Meadows Senior Living facing lawsuit over negligence claims
HUNTINGTON—The estate of a deceased woman is suing a senior living center in Ona claiming its negligence caused her death.
City of Huntington blamed after man falls on sidewalk
HUNTINGTON—A Cabell County resident is suing the city of Huntington because he claims he fell on an improperly maintained sidewalk.
Wheeling tire wholesaler goes to court to collect unpaid debt
WHEELING—A West Virginia tire wholesaler has filed a suit against a Tennessee-based company over claims that its accounts are past due.
Justices: Vacant state Senate seat will go to a Republican
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has ruled that the vacant state Senate seat in the headlines for the last two weeks should be filled by a Republican. The Justices issued their opinion Jan. 22, rejecting the writ filed by Democrats who argued it should be filled by a member of their party because former state Senator Daniel Hall was a Democrat when he was elected in 2012.
Legal reform groups plan 2016 legislative agendas
CHARLESTON – As the 2016 legislative session gets into a routine, two organizations that watch legal reforms know what they want to happen this term.
Attorney shines light on West Virginia’s unique civil rights history with new book
PARSONS — A West Virginia attorney has teamed up with the J.R. Clifford Project to release a book shining new light on some of the state’s old civil rights cases. Thomas Rodd recently published "Stories from West Virginia's Civil Rights History, A New Home for Liberty" under Quarrier Press, with the West Virginia public libraries as its main recipient. The book deals with what Rodd calls West Virginia's "unique" place in civil rights history and aims to improve public understanding.
Gordon Construction allegedly refusing to garnish employee's wages
PRINCETON – A real estate firm is suing Gordon Construction over claims that it has failed to garnish an employee's wages as previously ordered.
Chesapeake allegedly violated state pollution codes
CHARLESTON—The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) is suing the town of Chesapeake for allegedly violating pollution codes.
U.S. Senate fails to override Obama veto of resolution nullifying EPA ‘Waters’ rule
Sens. Shelley Moore Capito and Joe Manchin both voted Thursday to override Obama’s veto. The Senate fell 15 votes short.
New Martinsville couple's suit stems from highway collision
MOUNDSVILLE — A New Martinsville couple is suing numerous parties over claims of grievous injuries incurred in a traffic accident.