News from October 2016
Woman sues Maryland Health Care System for damages
MARTINSBURG – A woman is suing Maryland Health Care System after she claims it said she owed money that she did not.
Couple sues New River Community & Technical College for professor’s harassment
BECKLEY – A couple is suing New River Community & Technical College after they claim a professor sent inappropriate pictures and text messages.
CALA releases 'Dirty Dozen' list; WVAJ says that isn't the full story
CHARLESTON – Personal injury lawyers have put in more than $1 million into statewide election campaigns, according to a legal reform group.
Employee accuses Fireside Grille owners of discrimination
WINFIELD — A Putnam County woman is suing he owners of a restaurant, alleging racial discrimination, sexual harassment and wrongful termination.
Our fight against an unchecked bureaucracy
CHARLESTON — Did Congress give the EPA the power to make states like West Virginia change the way we get our electricity?
Clean Power Plan won't do anything for the climate
Dear Editor, Judges considering arguments against the Obama administration's Clean Power Plan (http://wvrecord.com/stories/511013695-federal-court-hears-arguments-in-epa-clean-power-plan-case) must recognize that the rules will have no measurable impact on climate.
National Right To Work Foundation files another amicus brief defending W.Va. law
CHARLESTON – National Right to Work Foundation staff attorneys have filed another amicus brief supporting the state's motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought by 10 state unions.
West Virginia law professor writes memoir on identity, family history
MORGANTOWN — A West Virginia University law professor has released a book on his family history.
Employee alleges convenience store operators failed to pay overtime
BECKLEY — A Monroe County woman is suing a Greenbrier County convenience store, alleging failure to pay proper overtime wages.
Disabled employee accuses communications business of discrimination
CHARLESTON — A disabled Kanawha County man is suing a communications provider, alleging he was discriminated against because of a disability.
Customer blames Target for fall at store
CLARKSBURG — A Marion County woman is suing Target, alleging the defendant's negligence resulted in injuries to the plaintiff.
Restaurant operators accuse insurance company of failing to provide coverage
CLARKSBURG — Clarksburg restaurant operators are suing an insurer and a Marshall County man, alleging failure to provide insurance coverage.
Logan Co. state Senate candidate files suit against alleged attacker
LOGAN – A candidate for state Senate has filed a lawsuit against a fellow Logan County resident who he claims attacked him at a pre-primary political gathering.
AG's office explains new details of concealed carry agreements
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has announced an expansion in concealed handgun recognition for 18- to 21-year-olds, while also announcing the office maintained every existing concealed carry agreement between West Virginia and 35 other states.
AG, federal partnership prosecutes heroin, pill cases
CHARLESTON – Two men have been indicted on multiple counts of drug trafficking as a result of the partnership between the offices of West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and U.S.
Judge: Mock trial program aids students, court personnel
CHARLESTON – Judge Louis H. “Duke” Bloom of the 13th Judicial Circuit recently hosted a mock trial for more than 40 4th- and 5th-grade students in his courtroom in the Kanawha County Judicial Building in Charleston.
Michigan food service company alleges Hancock County caterer owes more than $5,000
NEW CUMBERLAND — A Michigan food service company is suing a Hancock County catering business, alleging failure to pay more than $5,000.
Canadian couple blames hotel operator for wife's injuries
CHARLESTON — A Canadian couple is suing Comfort Suites, alleging the defendant's negligence led to injuries for the wife.
Wife blames health care provider for husband's death
CHARLESTON — A widow is suing a medical center, alleging its negligence led to the death of her husband.
Judge rules local workers cannot continue case against water company for lost wages
CHARLESTON – District Judge John T. Copenhaver has ruled that local workers who lost only their wages during the January 2014 chemical spill and the water crisis that followed won’t be able to continue their lawsuits against West Virginia American Water.