News from April 2017
Morrisey, Jenkins hail federal court delay of Clean Power Plan decision
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins are praising a decision by a federal appeals court to postpone any decision regarding former President Obama’s Clean Power Plan while the new administration reviews and reconsiders that regulation.
WVSU sues Dow Chemical for groundwater contamination
CHARLESTON – West Virginia State University is suing Dow Chemical for contaminated groundwater under the university’s campus.
Man says Kanawha Circuit Clerk’s office added defendant to civil complaint
CHARLESTON – A man is suing the Kanawha County Circuit Clerk’s Office after he claims a clerk in the office added a defendant to his case after he turned in his paperwork to file a civil complaint.
Woman claims former Jackson Hewitt employee illegally filed tax return
WHEELING – An Ohio County woman is suing Jackson Hewitt after she claims a former employee forged her signature and filed her 2014 tax return.
Man accuses Marriott International, Charleston Marriott of discrimination
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County man is suing Marriott International and Charleston Marriott after he claims he was fired for applying for workers’ compensation benefits and using self defense against a patron who attacked him.
Couple sues CONSOL Energy, CNX Land for property damage
WHEELING – A couple is suing CONSOL Energy and CNX Land after they claim the companies caused property damage.
Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway Company accuses Frontier of trespassing
WHEELING – Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway Company is suing Frontier West Virginia after it claims the company continues to trespass onto its property.
Another lawsuit against Bizzack Construction for property damages
LOGAN – Another lawsuit has been filed against Bizzack Construction for property damages caused by highway construction, bringing the total to more than 20 lawsuits.
Motorist alleges insurer falsely denied claims
MOUNDSVILLE — A Wheeling man is suing an insurance company, alleging wrongful refusal to apply payments for his claims of coverage under a policy.
Patient alleges doctor's negligence led to injuries
NEW MARTINSVILLE — A Wetzel County woman is suing a doctor, alleging negligence in maintaining his property to prevent injuries to the plaintiff.
Grafton property owner accuses power company of trespassing
GRAFTON — A Grafton property owner is suing a power company, alleging trespassing.
Morgantown couple accuses insurance underwriter of unjust enrichment
MORGANTOWN — A Morgantown couple is suing an insurance underwriter, alleging breach of contract, negligent misrepresentation and unjust enrichment.
Daughter blames health care providers for mother's death
WHEELING — A Wetzel County woman is suing Ohio County health care providers, alleging their negligence led to her mother's death.
Couple blames school board for son's injuries
POINT PLEASANT — A Mason County husband and wife are suing the local school board, alleging its negligence caused the plaintiffs' daughter to be injured.
Federal court documents provide details of water crisis settlement
CHARLESTON – A $151 million settlement would provide an estimated $525 to each household affected by the 2014 chemical spill that contaminated the water supply for residents in nine counties.
AG's office to participate in Saturday's National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office, in coordination with Capitol Police, will participate in the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day from 10 a.m.
Supreme Court says man does not meet educational requirements to take bar exam
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that a man does not meet the educational requirements to sit for the West Virginia Bar Examination.
DHHR files temporary restraining order against Beckley doctor for illegally operating pain clinic
BECKLEY – West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources-Office of Health Facility Licensure and Certification has filed a temporary restraining order against a Beckley doctor it claims he is operating a pain clinic without the proper license.
Two lawsuits accuse Appalachian Power of wrongful termination
WAYNE – Two lawsuits have been filed against Appalachian Power Company after the plaintiffs claim they were wrongfully terminated.
Patient alleges hospital, copy processor failed to provide medical records
HUNTINGTON — A patient is suing a Huntington hospital, alleging breach of duty.