News from October 2016
Morrisey, Reynolds battle in impromptu debate on Capitol steps
CHARLESTON – It was dubbed the Battle at the Capitol and the Brawl on the Kanawha.
Raleigh County motorist blames vehicle owner, driver for crash
BECKLEY — A Raleigh County motorist is suing a vehicle owner and operator, alleging the defendants' negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Son blames Beckley nursing home facility for father's death
BECKLEY — A Beaver man is suing Beckley nursing home facilities, alleging their negligence led to the death of the plaintiff's father.
Patron alleges bar operators, employees, customers caused injuries
HUNTINGTON — A Mason County man is suing a Huntington bar and its patrons, alleging their negligence caused the plaintiff to be wounded by a gun shot.
Customer alleges used car dealer violated law
HUNTINGTON — A customer is suing a used car dealer, alleging the defendant failed to disclose a vehicle's defects at the time of purchase.
Customer alleges auto manufacturer violated Lemon Law
BECKLEY — A Raleigh County woman is suing an automobile manufacturer, alleging breach of implied warranty.
Judge says EPA’s actions caused harm, orders agency to study impact on coal jobs
WHEELING – A federal judge ruled Oct 17 that the Environmental Protection Agency must comply with a federal code requiring the agency to evaluate the impact of its air pollution regulation on the coal industry’s workforce.
Former employee sues Huntington doctor for emotional distress
HUNTINGTON – A woman is suing a Huntington physician after she claims the doctor and his practice caused her emotional distress during her employment.
Woman sues Lava Nails & Spa for wrongful operation
HUNTINGTON – A former Minnesota resident is suing Lava Nails & Spa after she claims its owner has been wrongfully operating the nail salon since January.
Are you tired of being CONned?
The multi-year effort of two Illinois hospital operators to block a rival group from obtaining a permit to build a new facility in their service area finally failed this year when a state appellate panel unanimously ruled against them.
Forced arbitration is a rip-off
CHARLESTON – Earlier this month, an editorial in The West Virginia Record described attempts to restore consumers’ right to hold criminal corporations accountable in court as nothing more than a money grab for trial lawyers.
Sides working on fine tuning terms of possible AG candidate debate
CHARLESTON – The campaigns for both major party candidates for West Virginia attorney general are working with MetroNews to finalize terms for a debate.
RAGA questions Reynolds' assertions about money, 'inheriting'
CHARLESTON – The Republican Attorneys General Association is attacking Democratic candidate Doug Reynolds for comments his campaign made last week.
Couple blames private, public entities for property damage
WINFIELD — A Putnam County couple is suing private and public county entity, alleging breach of contract in damaging the plaintiffs' property.
Practical nurse accuses detention center of wrongful termination
WHEELING — An Ohio practical nurse is suing a Wheeling detention center, alleging discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination.
Man sues DSV Express for car accident
HUNTINGTON – A man is suing DSV Express Inc. after he claims it is responsible for a car accident that caused him injury.
DOH files lawsuit against WV Paving
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Department of Transportation-Division of Highways has filed a lawsuit against West Virginia Paving following the four lawsuits filed by West Virginia cities last week against the asphalt company for inflating asphalt prices.
AG's office continues fight against substance abuse
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office continues to keep its fight against substance abuse in the limelight.
Motorist blames tractor trailer owner, driver for crash
BECKLEY — A Greenbrier County man is suing a Virginia tractor trailer owner and driver, alleging their negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Suspended attorney arrested for attempting to alter drug test
BECKLEY – A suspended attorney was arrested this week after he allegedly attempted to alter a drug test. Richard E. Hardison Jr. is back in Southern Regional Jail after attempting to cheat on the drug test. It was less than one month ago that he entered a plea to drug and embezzlement charges. He is currently being held without bond.