News from January 2016
AGs want U.S. SC to stay EPA’s Clean Power Plan
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, along with officials from 30 other states and state agencies, are now asking the U.S. Supreme Court to put the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Power Plan on hold.
W.Va. BIC rallies behind FACT Act
WASHINGTON D.C. -- A federal act promoting transparency and access to information relating to asbestos claims recently passed in the U.S. House of Representatives and has now been introduced in the Senate.
AG's office provides tips for businesses on Data Privacy Day
CHARLESTON — In honor of National Data Privacy Day, West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey on Jan. 28 urged businesses to consider the importance of safeguarding consumers’ personal information.
Davis chastises lawyers, other Justices in state Senate case
CHARLESTON – State Supreme Court Justice Robin Jean Davis says the majority was wrong in interpreting a state law that allowed a Republican to fill a vacant state Senate seat. In her dissent filed Jan. 27, Davis said last week’s 3-1 ruling that gave former state Sen. Daniel Hall’s seat to the GOP was unconstitutional.
Justices say court erred in insurance judgment
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has ruled that the circuit court erred in its decision to not credit State Farm for an advance payment.
Couple blames WVU Hospitals for woman's injuries
MORGANTOWN – A woman and her husband are suing West Virginia University Hospitals after they claim it is responsible for injuries she sustained while she was a patient at one of its hospitals.
Benwood chiropractor alleges former patient is harming his business
MOUNDSVILLE—A Benwood chiropractor has filed a suit against a former patient over claims that the patient has maliciously caused harm to his business.
Suit accuses school board of reneging on contract
Two Mercer County residents claim that the Mercer County Board of Education caused them financial loss by reneging on a contract to lease the plaintiffs' real estate.
Jeep buyers sue over claim of defective vehicle
The purchasers of a Jeep Compass claim that their vehicle is defective and are suing for full reimbursement from the manufacturer and dealership.
Man hit by car inside apartment sues alleged driver
An Ohio County man who was pinned under a car that crashed through his apartment is suing the alleged driver.
Woman claims bank's actions put her in bad light
An Ohio County woman is suing WesBanco Bank, claiming that the company wrongfully released footage of her using an ATM in a way that falsely branded her as a criminal suspect.
Build A Barn allegedly failed to deliver building as promised
POINT PLEASANT, W.V. – The owners of a Scott Depot farm claim that the company it contracted to build a barn on its premises failed to deliver.
Judge affirms grievance board in Lincoln 'Transition to Teaching' case
CHARLESTON – An order was filed in a 2014 lawsuit involving the Lincoln County Board of Education and a teacher participating in the Transition to Teaching program. Circuit Judge Jennifer Bailey affirmed the West Virginia Public Employees Grievance Board’s Oct. 15, 2014, decision, according to the order filed Jan. 13 in Kanawha Circuit Court.
Woman sues Kanawha Co. school board, City of Nitro for injuries
CHARLESTON – A Nitro woman is suing the city and the Kanawha County Board of Education after she tripped on the sidewalk and was injured On May 24, 2014, Debra Johnston was walking on the sidewalk adjacent and surrounding Nitro High School and, as a result of the condition of the sidewalk, she fell and injured her left wrist/forearm, according to a complaint filed Jan. 4 in Kanawha Circuit Court.
Two more lawsuits filed against Antero for fracking damages
CHARLESTON – Two more lawsuits have been filed against Antero Resources Corporation for damages due to the company’s fracking practices. Antero Resources Appalachian Corporation and Hall Drilling LLC were also named as defendants in the suits. Slathial A. Simmons, Tracie D. Simmons and E.T.S., a minor; and Kenna Sue Adams filed motions to join already filed cases to an existing mass litigation, according to two complaints filed in Kanawha Circuit Court.
Barboursville Crazy 8 store named in negligence suit
HUNTINGTON, W.V.—A mother is seeking damages from Gymboree and Crazy 8 over an alleged injury suffered by her son in a Barboursville store.
Woman claims Kanawha County car dealership dissolved in an effort to delay payment to her
WINFIELD, W.V.—A Meigs County, Ohio woman is going to court against a Kanawha County auto dealership for money she claims she is owed.
Music publishers allege copyright violation by Longshot Billiards
CHARLES TOWN, W.V. —Several large music labels are suing a Jefferson County billiards and bar establishment over alleged copyright infringement.
Putnam woman blames Thomas Hospital for husband’s death
CHARLESTON – A Putnam County woman is suing Thomas Memorial Hospital for her husband’s death on behalf of his estate.
Former employee accuses state DHHR of discrimination
CHARLESTON – A Mercer County woman is suing the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources-Bureau for Children and Families after she claims she was discriminated against and her employment was wrongfully terminated.