News from October 2016
Attorneys: Better, but West Virginia not out of tort reform woods yet
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS – While West Virginia no longer is on the list of Judicial Hellholes, the state still isn't out of the woods yet, according to attorneys who spoke at a recent state Chamber of Commerce event.
Former DHHR secretary eager to join WVU Board of Governors
MORGANTOWN – Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin recently named attorney and former West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources Secretary Taunja Willis-Miller as one of the newest members of the West Virginia University Board of Governors.
Man sues Star City Volunteer Fire Department for discrimination
MORGANTOWN – A former employee is suing the Star City Volunteer Fire Department after he claims he was discriminated against because of his race.
Reynolds gets endorsement from W.Va. Sheriffs' Association
HUNTINGTON – The West Virginia Sheriffs’ Association has announced it is endorsing Doug Reynolds for Attorney General in the upcoming election.
AG's federal drug partnership sends meth suspect to prison
MARTINSBURG — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has announced the recent sentencing of a man for trafficking methamphetamine.
AG's office goes after meat wholesaler for 'exploiting elderly, vulnerable'
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has filed a lawsuit against a door-to-door sales company, alleging it coerced elderly and vulnerable West Virginians into purchasing meat they could not afford and in quantities they could not possibly consume.
Ohio County couple blames Wheeling restaurant for husband's injuries
WHEELING — An Ohio County husband and wife are suing a Wheeling restaurant operator, alleging the defendant's negligence led to the husband sustaining injuries in a fall.
Daniels couple accuses health care facility, debt collector of violating phone privacy laws
BECKLEY — A Raleigh County couple is suing a health care facility and a Virginia debt collector, alleging invasion of privacy and violation of telephone harassment statutes.