News from July 2016
Supreme Court orders Harrison County magistrate reinstated
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has issued an order reinstating Harrison County Magistrate Mark A. Gorby. Gorby was elected in 2012 to a four-year term to serve as magistrate of Harrison County and on Oct. 10, 2014, he was suspended without pay pending the outcome of criminal charges pending against him.
State bar reaches out to flood victims to offer legal advice
With the devastation caused to West Virginia during the recent flooding, the legal community in the state is reaching out.
Woman claims violation of debt collection law
FAYETTEVILLE — A consumer is suing ADT LLC, d/b/a ADT Security Services, alleging fraudulent and misleading misrepresentation in debt collection.
Woman seeks damages for fall into water meter
BECKLEY — A woman is suing Raleigh County Public Service District, a business entity, alleging negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Man claims he was badly burned by defective dryer
CHARLESTON — A man is suing Whirpool Corporation and John Doe Company, manufacturing companies, citing alleged failure to warn and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Man sues firefighters, government entities over fireworks claim
LOGAN — A man is suing firefighter Daniel Bowens, Fire Chief Joe Wimmer, the Logan County Fire Department and the Logan County Commission, citing alleged breach of duty.
Woman blames Elks Club for fall
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing Elks Club, a voluntary association the provides catering and event facilities, alleging negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
AG urges feds to remove opioid question from federal hospital surveys
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is asking officials to remove questions from a federal hospital survey that he believes encourages doctors to over prescribe opioids.
Juvenile Justice Commission to host forum on proposed DHHR changes
CHARLESTON – The Juvenile Justice Commission will host a public forum later this month regarding the state Department of Health and Human Resources plan to change child shelter care and residential service.
Woman accuses contractors of breach of contract
PRINCETON — A homeowner is suing Quality Home Improvements, Andrew Snow and Mary Snow, contractors, citing alleged breach of contract, fraud and negligence.
Property owners blame well operator for damage
LOGAN — Two property owners are suing Calbot Oil & Gas Corporation, an oil well operator, citing alleged intentional infliction of emotional distress and trespassing.
Property issue leads corporation to sue Cabell County resident
LOGAN — A West Virginia corporation is suing Cheyenne Fragale, a Cabell County resident, citing alleged breach of duty.
Woman claims motorist failed to yield right of way
PRINCETON — A woman is suing Dennis William Thomason Jr., a Bluefield resident, alleging negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Man sues over alleged attack at bar
MOUNDSVILLE — A man is suing Diana Cochran, Nick's Lounge, Inc., Derek Babb, Hugh Morgan, Bernice Eckleberry, Jane Doe 1 and John Doe 1, alleging negligence, unlawful sale of liquor to intoxicated persons and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Ohio man says Fruth Pharmacy let brother fill prescriptions
CHARLESTON – A Laurelville, Ohio, man is using Fruth Pharmacy after he claims it negligently allowed his brother to fill prescriptions under his name.
Family Dollar removes injury lawsuit to federal court
CHARLESTON – A couple is suing Family Dollar Stores of West Virginia after they claim the store was negligent in keeping the store maintained.
Judge orders bond increase for Beckley attorney facing drug, embezzlement charges
BECKLEY – A Raleigh County judge has ordered the bond be increased from $10,000 to $75,000 for a Beckley attorney that is facing drug and embezzlement charges.
Retired state Trooper sues Town of Alderson after alleged beating by police officers
BECKLEY – A retired West Virginia state Trooper is suing the Town of Alderson after he claims he was beaten up by two police officers in 2014.
Rowe looks for new challenges in private practice
LEWISBURG – Senior Status Judge James J. Rowe is looking for new challenges after re-emerging himself in private practice after nearly 20 years on the bench as chief judge in Greenbrier and Pocahontas counties. Rowe still serves as a senior status judge and will continue to do so in that capacity while in private practice at Dinsmore & Shohl LLP.
Berkeley County swears in new magistrate earlier than expected
Berkeley County has appointed a new magistrate to the position in advance of his elected term.