News from April 2017
Manchin joins the chorus in support of Gorsuch
"We're getting Gorsuch as a justice "He's got a brilliant legal mind "Oh, Mama mia!
President Trump ends 'War on Coal'
CHARLESTON – President Trump failed in his attempt to fulfill a campaign promise to replace ObamaCare, but he has made good on his pledge to get the EPA’s foot off the throat of the coal industry.
Sentencing for Richard Hardison postponed for diagnostic study
BECKLEY – A circuit judge has granted a motion for Richard Hardison to undergo a diagnostic study to determine the impact his substance abuse has had on his criminal activity.
Judge dismisses lawsuit filed by 1968 mine explosion relatives
CLARKSBURG – A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the relatives of 78 miners who were killed in a 1968 mine explosion near Farmington, W.Va.
McKinley: War on Coal now 'officially over' with Trump's executive order
WHEELING – Two members of West Virginia's congressional delegation praised President Trump for the executive order they witnessed him sign that the president said is part of his administration's efforts to end the war on coal.
WV Supreme Court orders authorization of injured bus driver's MRI
CHARLESTON – West Virginia's Workers’ Compensation Board of Review has been ordered by the state's Supreme Court of Appeals to authorize a medically recommended procedure for a Wood County Schools bus driver injured on the job in 2010.
Construction company claims subcontractor caused $661,300 in damages after termination of VA contract
BECKLEY – Beaver construction company Preferred Builders Group LLC, formerly known as DRS Veteran Enterprises LLC, is suing a subcontractor for $661,300, alleging that the defendant was ultimately responsible for termination of a contract with the Veterans Administration Medical Center.
Woman sues Hardy County school board for wrongful suspension
MOOREFIELD – A woman is suing Hardy County Board of Education after she claims her employment was wrongfully suspended without a proper investigation.
Couple sues Arch Coal, Coal-Mac for work-related injuries
CHARLESTON – A couple is suing Arch Coal and Coal-Mac after they claim the companies are responsible for work-related injuries.
Woman accuses Teays Valley Medicine & Rehab for wage payment violations
WINFIELD – A woman is suing Teays Valley Medicine & Rehab after she claims it violated the West Virginia Wage Payment & Collection Act. Vanscoy Chiropractic Corporation Holistic Health Center is doing business as Teays Valley Medicine & Rehab.
Woman sues National Casualty Company for declining coverage
CHARLESTON – A woman is suing National Casualty Company after she claims it wrongfully declined coverage after she was in a car accident.
Couple accuses BB&T of illegal debt collection
BECKLEY – A couple is suing Branch Banking & Trust after they claim it illegally attempted to collect an alleged debt.
New report links Mississippi attorney to possible straw donations to Davis' 2012 campaign
CHARLESTON – A new report links at least six possible straw donations made to state Supreme Court Justice Robin Jean Davis’ 2012 re-election campaign to a Mississippi attorney who had a case pending before the court.