News from 2016
Non-profit alleges terminal services company owes nearly $74,000
KEYSER — A non-profit railroad company is suing a Texas terminal services business, alleging breach of contract in owing nearly $74,000 to the plaintiff.
Morrisey joins Ohio, Kentucky attorneys general for substance abuse conference
HUNTINGTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey joined the attorneys general of Ohio and Kentucky Thursday for a conference addressing substance abuse.
Attorney General transfers $1M to reduce drug test backlog
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced his office will send $1 million back to the state’s general fund and Governor’s Office in hopes it will reduce the backlog of drug tests at the West Virginia State Police crime lab.
Grocery distributor alleges food store owes nearly $12,000
BECKLEY — A West Virginia grocery items distributor is suing a Raleigh County food store and a Cabell County man, alleging they owe nearly $12,000 for breach of contract.
Regional planner alleges child development group owes more than $181,000
RIPLEY — A Parkersburg regional planner is suing a Ravenswood child development business, alleging breach of contract in a failure to pay more than $181,000.
Widow alleges state agency owes money
NEW CUMBERLAND — A Pennsylvania widow is suing a West Virginia state agency, alleging failure to pay her late husband's Medicaid benefits.
Couple accuses health care providers of deceptive acts
FAYETTEVILLE — A West Virginia couple is suing health care providers, alleging deceptive representations.
Injured employee accuses coal business of wrongful termination
BECKLEY — A Lincoln County man is suing a coal business, alleging discrimination and wrongful termination.
Three-judge panel questions attorneys during oral arguments in Blankenship appeal
RICHMOND, Va. – A three-judge panel focused its attention on asking former Massey CEO Don Blankenship’s attorneys a multitude of questions during oral arguments for an appeal.
Eastman Chemical settles water crisis lawsuit
CHARLESTON – Eastman Chemical has settled a class action lawsuit over the contaminated drinking water supply that occurred in 2014.
Lawsuit filed against AG candidate, The Herald-Dispatch for alleged discrimination, ethics violations
HUNTINGTON – A lawsuit has been filed against Attorney General Candidate Doug Reynolds and The Herald-Dispatch after the plaintiff alleges the newspaper ran an advertisement he paid for with the wrong name and refused to publish letters to Voice of the People.
Motion to transfer, consolidate WV Paving lawsuits filed
CHARLESTON – A motion to transfer and consolidate all related cases has been filed so that the seven lawsuits against West Virginia Paving will be in Kanawha Circuit Court.
Man blames mental health care providers for basketball court injuries
HUNTINGTON — A man is suing Cabell County mental health care providers, alleging their negligence led to the plaintiff suffering injuries on a basketball court.
Financial business alleges tire company owes nearly $75,000
WINFIELD — A financial institution is suing a Putnam County tire business, alleging it owes nearly $75,000.
Motorist blames Ceredo law enforcement for causing crash
WAYNE — A Wayne County woman is suing the city of Ceredo and a city employee, alleging their negligence led to a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Couples accuse chemical plant owner of failing to control hazardous wastes
WHEELING — Two Wetzel County couples are suing a chemical plant owner, alleging failure to manage and control hazardous chemicals.
Woman sues Community Health Association for husband’s death
WINFIELD – A woman is suing Community Health Association after she claims it is responsible for her husband’s death.
Minor sues Mercer County Board of Education for injuries
PRINCETON – A minor is suing Mercer County Board of Education, by her father, after she was injured while in the board’s care.
Man sues Glade Springs Resort for wrongful termination
BECKLEY – A Raleigh County man is suing Glade Springs Resort for wrongfully terminating his employment.
Kanawha County residents allege state police violated their rights
CHARLESTON — Two Kanawha County residents are suing the West Virginia State Police and officers, alleging excessive force, unlawful search and seizure.