News from June 2016
RAGA release TV ad for West Virginia Attorney General race
CHARLESTON – The Republican Attorneys General Association released its first television advertisement in the West Virginia Attorney General race, highlighting Patrick Morrisey as a “fighter.”
New 11th Judicial Circuit judge to be sworn in June 17
LEWISBURG – A new circuit judge for the 11th Judicial Circuit, which covers Greenbrier and Pocahontas Counties, will be sworn in on June 17.
Father sues Q&A Associates for son’s suicide
ELKINS – A Louisiana father is suing Q&A Associates after they claim it is responsible for their son’s suicide.
Angela Shockley, Keith Bishop, Matthew Shockley, Sandy Schmiedeknecht and Tammy Robbins were also named as defendants in the suit.
Federal judge rules against Fayette County ordinance
CHARLESTON – A federal judge has ruled against an ordinance in Fayette County that bans the practice of storage, disposal or use of oil and natural gas waste in the county.
Driver alleges he was injured in accident on haul road at mine
LOGAN – A coal truck driver alleges he was injured when another truck lost its brakes and collided with him.
Boat facility says defendants didn't pay bills
Boat storage and maintenance facility accuses Greenup County resident and medical supplies business of breach of contractCHARLESTON — Boat storage and maintenance facility is suing Oley J.
Man says nursing facility was negligent
CHARLESTON — A Boone County resident is suing Three Mile Curve Operations LLC, Logan Center and Genesis Healthcare LLC, claiming his mother did not receive proper care in a nursing home.
Man says aunt's care in nursing facility was substandard
CHARLESTON — A man holding power of attorney for his aunt is suing Riparian Investments LLC, Harper Mills LLC and Stonerise Healthcare LLC, alleging that the plaintiffs failed to provide his aunt with her rights as a nursing home resident.
Former driver accuses electrical contractors of disability discrimination
CHARLESTON — A former driver is suing Leonard's Electrical Suppliers Inc., Leonard Brightwell, and Darrell Brightwell, electrical contractors, citing alleged disability discrimination and wrongful discharge.
Company drops motorcycle coverage in West Virginia due to poor lawsuit climate
CHARLESTON – Rider Insurance of New Jersey has decided to terminate West Virginia policies because of the state’s “difficult legal system.”
Congressman stands up against executive overreach
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, the House found back against overreach by the Obama administration and stood on the sides of jobs and affordable energy, according to a press release issued by Congressman David McKinley.
Gina McCarthy doesn’t deserve an award
Why give credit where it's not due? Why praise the unpraiseworthy? Could it be to provide a patina of respectability?
New Mercer County circuit judge to be sworn in
PRINCETON – A new Mercer County circuit judge will be sworn in on June 15 after Judge Omar Aboulhosn resigned to become a federal magistrate.
Three lawsuits filed against Home Away From Home Assisted Living for wrongful termination
GRAFTON – Three lawsuits have been filed against Home Away From Home Assisted Living LLC after three employees claim their employments were wrongfully terminated.
Two lawsuits filed against Fayette residents for house fire
FAYETTEVILLE – Two lawsuits have been filed against Two Fayette residents after the plaintiffs claim their negligence caused a house fire and caused them to sustain losses, including the death of a cat.
Woman sues Toyota for discrimination
WINFIELD – A woman is suing Toyota Motor Manufacturing West Virginia Inc. after she claims her employment was terminated due to medical problems.
Man sues Cabela’s for discrimination
WHEELING – A former employee is suing Cabela’s after he claims his employment was wrongfully terminated due to discrimination.
Ohio resident files suit against sports promotion business
MOUNDSVILLE — An Ohio resident is suing Scholastic Sports Marketing LLC, a sports promotion business, alleging retaliation, gender discrimination, promissory/equitable estoppel, retaliatory discharge and violation of wage laws.
Hancock County resident accused of breaching contract
NEW CUMBERLAND — A rental business is suing Sharon Michael, a Hancock County resident, citing alleged breach of contract.
Coal mining companies accused of negligence leading to injuries
FAYETTEVILLE — A contractual employee is suing Superior Coal Services LLC; Elite Coal Services LLC; Superior & Elite Coal Services Inc.; Kingston Mining Inc.; and Alpha Natural Resources Inc., citing alleged physical and psychological injury.