News from August 2017
Storm Service Solutions alleged to have failed to properly repair Grafton home's roof, siding
GRAFTON – A Grafton couple alleges an Ohio company provided less than adequate workmanship on their home.
Gooslin Construction accused of failing to complete construction job
WILLIAMSON – A Red Jacket resident alleges a Mingo County building and remodeling contractor failed to complete a job.
Kanawha County Magistrate Pauley faces judicial conduct charges
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Judicial Investigation Commission has filed a formal statement of charges against Kanawha Magistrate Jack Pauley, accusing him of multiple offenses.
Chapmanville resident accuses Polaris Industries Inc. of breach of warranty
LOGAN — A consumer is suing Polaris Industries Inc., a recreational vehicle manufacturer, citing alleged breach of warranty.
Mylan finalizes $465M settlement over EpiPen
TRENTON, N.J. – Mylan Pharmaceuticals has finalized a $465 million settlement in a lawsuit that claimed it overbilled Medicaid for its emergency Epinephrine auto-injectors for at least 10 years.
Sister of Upper Big Branch miner featured in television ad
WILLIAMSON – The sister of a miner killed in the Upper Big Branch coal mine explosion is being featured in a television ad to be released asking for the truth about what happened at the mine.
Woman accuses Logan Walmart workers of sexual harassment
LOGAN – A woman is suing Wal-mart after she claims she was sexually harassed by her supervisor and the store failed to take action.
Man accuses Lids of wrongful termination
CHARLESTON – A man is suing Hat World Inc. after he claims he was wrongfully accused of theft and terminated from his employment.
Man says he was injured in Barboursville hotel shower
HUNTINGTON – A man is suing Choice Hotels International after he claims he was injured when he fell in the shower.
Former medical examiner accuses WVDHHR of retaliatory discharge
CHARLESTON – A former medical examiner is suing the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources after he claims it retaliated against him and terminated his employment.
Huntington firm leading group filing opioid cases across the country
HUNTINGTON – A Huntington-based firm is leading a legal team that recently has filed nearly a dozen federal lawsuits on behalf of government agencies from Ohio and Alabama against drug companies for their alleged role in the opioid epidemic.
Trial scheduled for former GWHS counselor’s defamation lawsuit
CHARLESTON – A trial date has been set for former George Washington High School counselor Mary K. Eller’s defamation lawsuit against the Kanawha County Board of Education and its principal.
New WVAJ president wants to tell how attorneys are involved in communities
MARTINSBURG – The new president of the West Virginia Association for Justice wants to highlight how the group’s member attorneys are involved in their communities.
McCuskey to serve as chairman for Jenkins' Senate campaign
HUNTINGTON — West Virginia state Auditor JB McCuskey will serve as campaign chairman for Evan Jenkins’ campaign for U.S. Senate.
Roop Law Office sues Portfolio Recovery Associates for consumer credit violations
BECKLEY – Roop Law Office is suing Portfolio Recovery Associates for violating the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act.
Couple sues Frontier for work injuries
GRAFTON – A couple is suing Frontier after they claim it is responsible for work-related injuries.
Man accuses WVU Board of Governors of discrimination because of IBS
MORGANTOWN – A man is suing the West Virginia University Board of Governors after he claims he was discriminated against because he was disabled.
Woman accuses Autism Services Center of retaliation
HUNTINGTON – A woman is suing Autism Services Center after she claims it retaliated against her for obtaining a second job.
Couple blames Bizzack for property damage
LOGAN – Another lawsuit has been filed against Bizzack Construction for alleged property damages from highway construction.
State leaders praise Trump's declaration of national emergency in opioid crisis
CHARLESTON – West Virginia officials have praised President Donald Trump’s recent move to declare the opioid epidemic a national emergency.