News from December 2017
Putnam County attorney facing federal child pornography charge
HUNTINGTON – A Putnam County attorney is facing a federal child pornography charge and is currently incarcerated in Kentucky.
The state Supreme Court needs a written policy about its furniture
A policy should be established and published so that the justices – and the citizens they work for – will know what it is.
Tax reform will boost United States' economy
CHARLESTON – West Virginians deserve to keep more of their hard-earned income. This is exactly what President Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress have planned for America.
Man claims West Virginia DHHR falsified documents
CHARLESTON – A Fayette County man alleges a state agency created or altered documents to fraudulently portray him as a drug user.
American Water field supervisor alleges he was wrongfully terminated in retaliation
CHARLESTON – A Putnam County man alleges that he was terminated in retaliation by his Kanawha County employers.
Truck driver alleges Bottling Group terminated him after suffering injury while working
LOGAN – A Mount Gay resident alleges his Logan County employer terminated him after he suffered a back injury while on the job.
Couple seeks damages from Lumber Liquidators over flooring they purchased
WHEELING – An Ohio County couple alleges flooring they purchased was defective.
Utility worker alleges Bandmill Coal wrongfully terminated him
LOGAN – A Kanawha County man alleges his former coal quarrying and extraction operator employer wrongfully terminated him after filing a discrimination complaint.
Man files suit against B's Recovery Service, employee over injuries
PHILIPPI – A Philippi man alleges he was struck by a car driven by a B's Recovery Service employee.
Marksman Contracting alleges it is still owed more than $20,000 for septic work
KINGWOOD – A Terra Alta business claims an Elkins business failed to pay in full for work it completed.
Federal judge handling opioid suits questioned Trump's legitimacy
CLEVELAND – U.S. District Judge Dan Polster, who will preside over opioid addiction suits from all around the nation, questioned the legitimacy of President Donald Trump earlier this year.
Lender requests proof that hotel ownership signed off on bankruptcy
CHARLESTON – U.S. Bank National Association has filed a motion to dismiss a bankruptcy case involving Mountain Blue Hotel Group unless the owner can prove that all of its investors agreed to the bankruptcy.
Ex-magistrate admonished for improper communications
CHARLESTON – Former Kanawha County magistrate Julie Yeager has been admonished for having improper communications with prosecutors, law enforcement officers and victims in three criminal cases.
More than 43,000 claims filed in water crisis settlement with two months to go
CHARLESTON – More than 43,000 claims have been filed in the water crisis settlement with two months to go until the deadline.
W.Va. Chamber urges Congress to pass tax reform bill
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce is urging Congress to pass tax reform that will benefit the state and the nation.
AG's office secures judgment against debt negotiator
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has secured a judgment for more than $49,000 against a California-based lawyer after a court found that his debt negotiation firm failed to comply with an earlier settlement.
Charleston business owner wins SCOTUS patent case against Lexmark
CHARLESTON – Eric Smith, the owner of Lexmark printer cartridge recycler Impression Products, feels that a May 2017 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that exempts entities who resell, refurbish and repair used products from patent laws is good for his industry as a whole.
Patient alleges injuries after surgeries by CAMC physician
CHARLESTON – A Logan County woman alleges she suffered injuries after surgeries performed by an employee of a Charleston medical center.
Truck driver alleges Capital City Auto Auction wrongfully terminated him
CHARLESTON – A truck driver alleges he was terminated after he suffered carbon monoxide poisoning because of a faulty exhaust on the truck he was operating.
Asplundh alleged to have terminated employee after taking medical leave
RIPLEY – A Jackson County man is seeking reinstatement to his job with a tree trimming company after he alleges he was terminated for taking medical leave to care for his son.