News from November 2016
State senator sues radio group for false advertisement
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Sen. Chris Walters (R-Putnam) has filed a lawsuit against Katz Radio Group of Pennsylvania for advertisements he claims are false and malicious against his re-election campaign.
Supreme Court votes to put hold on release of hospital merger documents
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals voted to put a hold on a Kanawha circuit judge’s order to release documents related to the hospital merger between Cabell Huntington Hospital and St. Mary’s Medical Center.
Judge-elect files lawsuit over ethics charges
CHARLESTON – Nicholas Circuit Court judge-elect Stephen Callaghan has filed a lawsuit asking for a federal judge to dismiss a disciplinary case against him. Callaghan is facing ethics charges for campaign tactics during the May primary, in which he defeated longtime Nicholas Circuit Judge Gary Johnson by just over 200 votes.
Church trustees claim waste water treatment plant caused property damage
Church trustees are suing The Sanitary Board of Bluefield, a waste water treatment plant owner, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent property damage.
American Express sues business to recoup unpaid credit card bill
The financing company seeks to obtain a balance of more than $62,000.
Lincoln Co. man claims construction firm owes him nearly $6,000 in unpaid wages
Lincoln County resident accuses construction company and managing officer of unpaid wages.
Logan Co. couple claims WVDOT contaminated their property
A husband and wife are suing West Virginia Department of Transportation, Division of Highways, state agency, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Mining operator accused of unsafe conditions that led to injuries
An employee is suing Hampden Coal LLC d/b/a Chafin Branch Coal Co. LLC, a mining opeartor, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries and negligence.
AG threatens lawsuit against Maryland over access to Potomac River
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey says his office is ready to file a lawsuit against the state of Maryland regarding access to the Potomac River.
Driver alleges injuries after man improperly changed lanes on I-77
BECKLEY – A Summers County motorist alleges an accident on Interstate 77 in Raleigh County caused injuries.
Woman allege Schneider driver struck vehicle in Beaver parking lot
BECKLEY – A Raleigh County couple are suing a trucking company and its driver after a collision at a fueling station.
Former Man High School student claims teacher choked, threatened him
LOGAN – A high school student alleges a teacher assaulted him in 2014.
Pocahontas Coal Co. alleged to owe more than $18,000
BECKLEY – A drilling services provider alleges a Raleigh County corporation has not paid for goods and services it provided.
Keyser man claims state police, others unlawfully searched him, possessions
MARTINSBURG – A Keyser man alleges he was unlawfully searched by law enforcement during a raid on his employer.
Acclaimed lawyer, author to speak at WVU Nov. 7
Bryan Stevenson, a nationally-recognized activist and author, will speak at West Virginia University as part of the school’s David C. Hardesty Jr. Festival of Ideas and the 2016-17 Campus Read.
Glenville businesswoman named to Wonder Women Class of 2016
Sarah A. Smith, executive vice president, development and communications at SLS Land & Energy Development, has been honored as one of West Virginia Living magazine’s Wonder Women Class of 2016.
Longtime meter maid sues Town of Wayne for wrongful termination
WAYNE – A longtime meter maid is suing the Town of Wayne, claiming she was a victim of wrongful termination.
Law firm donates $25,000 to children's charity
State Police-led "Handle With Care" program offers support to children facing traumatic events.
Couple blames Lumber Liquidators for formaldehyde in flooring
WHEELING – A couple is suing Lumber Liquidators after they claim it is responsible for causing them injuries and damages.
GM hit with lawsuit over defective vehicle that led to a death
A father and mother are suing General Motors LLC, a car manufacturer, citing alleged breach of implied warranty.