News from September 2016
Unnamed woman sues Logan County school board for sexual abuse
LOGAN – A unnamed woman is suing the Logan County Board of Education after she claims she was sexually harassed and abused by a teacher.
New federal rule will cut nursing home arbitration clauses
WASHINGTON – A new federal rule will make it more difficult for nursing homes to take legal claims to arbitration.
Reynolds' campaign unveils website critical of Morrisey
CHARLESTON – Attorney General candidate Doug Reynolds’ campaign has launched a website “dedicated to keeping West Virginians informed on everything Patrick Morrisey wants the public to forget.” The website is PatrickMorriseyIsCorrupt.com, and the Democratic challenger’s campaign unveiled it Sept. 29.
Cancer patient claims former employers violated medical leave law
CHARLESTON — A cancer patient is suing his former employers, alleging he was fired because of his illness.
Former employee accuses St. Albans agencies of wrongful termination
CHARLESTON — A former municipal employee is suing St. Albans agencies and officials, alleging fraud and wrongful termination.
Individual defendants dismissed in VALIC litigation, lawsuit settled
CHARLESTON – As part of a settlement agreement with the defendants, the individual defendants named in the VALIC litigation have been dismissed.
Business Portal aims to help business owners 'spend less time with red tape'
CHARLESTON – Secretary of State Natalie E. Tennant recently hosted the first meeting of West Virginia’s Business Portal Advisory Committee, which brings together the Secretary of State’s Office, the West Virginia State Tax Department, Workforce West Virginia and the Division of Labor to provide one information and process entry point for someone who would like to start, expand or operate a business in the state.
Woman accuses West Tenampa Mexican Restaurant of harassment, discrimination
CHARLESTON – A woman is suing West Tenampa Mexican Restaurant Inc. after she claims she was discriminated against and sexually harassed by employees and management.
Man blames South Shore Bicycles for son’s death
PRINCETON – A man is suing South Shore Bicycles after his son died as a result of an accident while wearing a helmet bought from the shop.
Ohio man names 115 companies in asbestos suit
MOUNDSVILLE – A Bridgeport, Ohio, man is suing 150 companies he claims are responsible for his lung disease due to exposure to asbestos.
AG's office warns consumers of DMV impostor scam
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is warning consumers to be on guard against scammers who email citations and falsely claim to represent the state’s Division of Motor Vehicles.
Drug partnership convicts another Northern W.Va. heroin dealer
WHEELING — A Wheeling Island man has pleaded guilty to heroin trafficking in the state’s Northern Panhandle, becoming the fifth drug conviction credited to a partnership between West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and U.S.
West Virginia State University names attorney Mark Kelley to Board of Governors
CHARLESTON – A attorney with Ray, Winton and Kelley PLLC has been named to the West Virginia State University Board of Governors.
Former journalist changes career to attorney, wins client satisfaction award
CHARLESTON – Kathy A. Brown faced a situation that many others in the television news business have experienced. She felt it was time to move on from the profession as younger colleagues came onto the scene.
Ohio County car owner accuses insurer, body shop of contract breach
WHEELING — A Triadelphia car owner is suing Hartford Insurance and an Ohio County body shop, alleging breach of contract regarding an insurance claim.
Cabell County couple sues health care providers
CHARLESTON — A Cabell County couple through their lawyer are suing health care providers, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries to the husband.
Nurse practitioner accuses medical care providers of wrongful termination
CHARLESTON — A nurse practitioner is suing Kanawha County medical care providers, alleging retaliation and wrongful termination.
Virginia Meadows homeowners allege multiple entities guilty of poor construction
HUNTINGTON — Virginia Meadows homeowners are suing multiple defendants, alleging poor construction of an entire Putnam County subdivision that resulted in flooding and property damage.
Kanawha County woman alleges debt collector violated law
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County woman is suing a debt collector, alleging violation of telephone harassment statutes and invasion of privacy.
Couple accuses debt collection agency of violating phone laws
CHARLESTON — A West Virginia couple is suing a debt collector, alleging violation of telephone harassment statutes.