News from August 2017
WVDOT files motion to dismiss in Crossings Mall lawsuit filed by developer
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Department of Transportation has filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Tara Retail Group alleging the DOT failed to repair the bridge leading to the Crossings Mall.
Appeals court says Fayette drilling waste ban is invalid
RICHMOND, Va. – A federal appeals court upheld a decision made by a West Virginia federal judge earlier this year that a drilling waste ban in Fayette County was preempted by state law.
Gilmer officials must apologize to same-sex couple
CLARKSBURG – Gilmer County officials have agreed to apologize to a same-sex couple that filed a lawsuit earlier this year after a county clerk condemned them when issuing a marriage license in 2016.
Elderly Cabell County woman says she slipped on vomit at Kroger
HUNTINGTON – An elderly Cabell County woman says she was injured after slipping on vomit at Kroger.
Kenova paralegal earns second term as VP for national group
HUNTINGTON – Jill Francisco recently was elected to a second term as vice president of the National Association of Legal Assistants/Paralegals (NALA). Francisco, a paralegal at Dinsmore and Shohl in Huntington, said she is “excited and committed to” continuing in that role “to support and contribute to NALA’s success in the upcoming year.”
Superior Marine Ways employee alleges unsafe work environment caused injuries
CHARLESTON – A Jones Act seaman residing in Ohio alleges he is owed maintenance and cure benefits after a fall while working on a towing vessel on the Kanawha River near Charleston.
Bluefield Limited Partnership alleges Kmart is behind on rent
PRINCETON – Kmart Corp. is alleged to have failed to pay rent on a Bluefield property.
Woman alleges Santander Consumer USA invaded privacy with calls
FAYETTEVILLE – A Fayette County consumer claims a debt collector is engaging in unfair and unconscionable collection practices.
Delivery driver shot in leg at Beckley apartment seeks damages
BECKLEY – A Beckley man working as a pizza delivery driver is seeking damages after he was shot during a robbery attempt while making a delivery.
Mongolia comes to West Virginia: Judges come to learn about American judicial process
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Supreme Court officials recently met with a group of Mongolian judges to discuss the role of the Supreme Court and the appeal process, court administration, electronic filing and other judicial matters.
Parties in Weirton crash claim driver's brakes were not properly serviced
NEW CUMBERLAND – Two Weirton individuals allege they were injured when another driver's brakes failed, causing a collision.
Mountain Blue denies allegations in lawsuit
CLARKSBURG– Mountain Blue Hotel Group has filed its answer in the lawsuit against it by U.S. Bank National Association, denying allegations made against it.
Woman blames Ollie's after falling over cinder blocks in store
BECKLEY – A Wyoming County woman blames a bargain store for injuries she sustained after tripping over a stack of cinder blocks in an aisle.
State Supreme Court to hear cases at Independence Hall
WHEELING – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals will take its show on the road next week. The Justices will hear arguments in two cases in front of high school students starting at 10 a.m. Sept. 6 at West Virginia Independence Hall in Wheeling. Students from public and private Ohio County high schools have been invited to attend. The public also is invited to attend if space permits, but priority seating will be given to students.
AG's office wins court order against Monroe Co. funeral home
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has won a court order demanding a Monroe County funeral home suspend a portion of its business until it and its owners provide proper documentation to comply with a state audit.
Former Arch Coal Inc. employee alleges he faced retaliation for taking FMLA leaves
CLARKSBURG – A Calhoun County man alleges that he was forced to resign from his job with a Charleston company because it retaliated against him for taking leaves to care for his wife.
Charleston property owner seeks damages after water main break
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County resident alleges that his property was damaged by a water main break.
Consumers claim Ford truck does not conform to warranties
CHARLESTON – An Upshur County couple alleges a truck they purchased has defects and seeks rescission of the contract.
Huntington man says water line leak damaged property
HUNTINGTON – A Huntington property owner claims that a leaking water line damaged his residence.
Former Republic Services Alliance Group driver alleges FMLA interference
HUNTINGTON – A Cabell County man alleges that he was terminated in retaliation from his position as a truck driver because of his requests to take a leave.