News from February 2017
Silver Spring residents says Mexican restaurant operators failed to pay minimum wage
MARTINSBURG — Silver Spring residents are suing restaurant operators, citing alleged violation of workers compensation acts.
Kanawha County woman alleges assisted living facility failed to provide appropriate care
WINFIELD — A Kanawha County resident is suing assisted living facility operators, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Wyoming Co. man says ATV purchased at Massey Power Sports was unsafe
BECKLEY — A Wyoming County resident is suing Massey Power Sports LLC, citing alleged breach of warranty.
Capito, coal miners join Trump for repeal of stream protection rule
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Shelley Capito (R-W.Va.) has been particularly busy the past couple of weeks. Recently, Capito visited the White House, joining a bipartisan group of senators who met with President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence.
Steptoe & Johnson marks eighth year at North American Prospect Expo
HOUSTON – Steptoe & Johnson representatives recently took part in one of the largest networking expos relating to the oil and gas industry, the North American Prospect Expo (NAPE), marking the firm’s eight year of involvement with the energy summit.
State Supreme Court to hear cases at WVU College of Law
MORGANTOWN – The state Supreme Court will make its annual trip to Morgantown on Feb. 28 to hear arguments in three cases at the West Virginia University College of Law in Morgantown.
EPA's war on coal appears over as new boss takes charge
Ever have one of those days when you feel like you might be hallucinating?
Federal inmate says he was beaten by officers until agreeing to confess to robbery
CHARLESTON – A federal inmate is suing two West Virginia State Troopers he alleges beat him in their custody until he agreed to confess to robbing two gas stations in Clay County.
It's time to consider legalizing marijuana in West Virginia
CHARLESTON – Has anyone noticed that a person can roller skate down Charleston’s Quarrier Street at high noon without fear of being hit by a car?
Vehicle owner accuses Huntington police of improper seizure
HUNTINGTON — A vehicle owner is suing Huntington city officials, alleging violation of her civil rights.
Preston Co. school board accuses contractors of contract breach
KINGWOOD — The Preston County school board is suing contractors, a subconsultant and insurer, alleging professional negligence.
Patient, husband accuse physician of negligence
LOGAN — A Branchland couple is suing a physician, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries to the wife and reckless conduct.
Worker accuses former employer, co-employee of contract breach
MORGANTOWN — A West Virginia man is suing his former employer and co-employee, alleging breach of an employment contract.
Customer alleges convenience store's negligence caused fall
PRINCETON — A Mercer County woman is suing a Lashmeet store, alleging the defendant's negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
West Virginia disability rights group changes name, could have more legal focus
CHARLESTON – The Disability Rights of West Virginia Advocates group is no more. And in the end, that could be an even better thing than it’s been for the people of West Virginia.
Two lawsuits filed against United Bank for gas leak
BECKLEY – Two lawsuits have been filed against United Bank after the plaintiffs claim they were injured when a gas leak occurred in the United Bank Building.
Couple sues PPG Industries for injuries at Wetzel Co. facility
WHEELING – A couple is suing PPG Industries for injuries sustained at its Wetzel County facility.
Car accident results in three lawsuits against Quality Distributing
BECKLEY – Three lawsuits have been filed against Quality Distributing after the plaintiffs claim one of its drivers caused a car accident.
Supreme Court rules Summersville property meets criteria for annexation
CHARLESTON – The Supreme Court has ruled that 20 acres of land in Summersville meets the statutory criteria of property properly subject to annexation by minor boundary adjustment and concluded that the petition for annexation met the threshold statutory requirements.
After Trump's signature, Morrisey unsure of future of stream protection case
CHARLESTON – After President Trump signed measures undoing regulations that hindered coal mining, West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey says his coalition of AGs needs to review the need to continue a lawsuit about the matter.