News from February 2017
Trust beneficiary alleges co-trustees breached fiduciary duties
MOUNDSVILLE — A Glen Dale hospital is suing co-trustees and interested parties, alleging breach of fiduciary duty.
Blankenship's request for a full re-hearing denied by Fourth Circuit
RICHMOND, Va. — A federal appeals court refuses to give Don Blankenship a full re-hearing of his appeal. The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals on Feb. 24 denied a request by the former Massey Energy with a three-sentence order.
Morrisey lauds Trump move restoring state control in transgender school policy
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is applauding President Trump’s directive restoring decisions regarding transgender students to states.
Carper thinks Gorsuch is 'totally qualified' for U.S. Supreme Court
CHARLESTON – A well-known Kanawha County Democrat says he thinks Neil Gorsuch is well qualified to become the next United States Supreme Court justice.
Legal Aid of West Virginia recognizes staffers at conference
CHARLESTON – Legal Aid of West Virginia recently recognized some of its members for going above and beyond the call of duty at the organization’s biannual statewide conference.
West Virginia immigrants' impact includes crucial creation of jobs
CHARLESTON – New American Economy (NAE) has released a Map the Impact report, which highlights the economic, voting and other impacts immigrants have on their respective states, cities, congressional districts and industries and uses that data as a basis for its call for immigration reform efforts across the country.
Property owners accuse construction company of negligence
WINFIELD — Putnam County property owners are suing construction companies, alleging negligence and reckless conduct.
Former machinist accuses motor repair facility of age discrimination
LOGAN — A skilled machinist is suing a Logan County electric motor repair business, alleging discrimination and wrongful termination.
Customer accueses stone, marble business of negligence
HUNTINGTON — A Huntington couple is suing a Cabell County stone and marble business, alleging its negligence led to injuries to the wife.
Former officer accuses West Virginia State Police of wage violations
CHARLESTON — A former police officer is suing the West Virginia State Police, alleging wage payment violation.
Beneficiary accuses estate executor, auctioneers of breaching fiduciary duty
POINT PLEASANT — A daughter is suing an estate executor and auctioneers, alleging breach of fiduciary duty following her mother's death.
Consumer accuses debt collector of phone harassment
BLUEFIELD — A West Virginia man is suing a debt collector, alleging violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Security systems provider alleges contractors, project owner breached agreement
WHEELING — A Pennsylvania security systems provider is suing contractors and a project owner, alleging breach of agreement and unjust enrichment.
Attorney General, others express support for Gorsuch’s U.S. Supreme Court confirmation
CHARLESTON – Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and other lawmakers expressed support today for the confirmation of Judge Neil Gorsuch’s confirmation to the U.S. Supreme Court.
AG's office reaches settlement with Putnam Co. funeral home
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's ofiice has announced a settlement with a Putnam County funeral home and its owners.
Bill to change medical monitoring advances to state Senate
CHARLESTON – The state Senate Judiciary Committee has advanced a bill that would change the guidelines for medical monitoring claims. Senate Bill 236 was approved by the committee on Feb. 21, and now will be presented to the entire state Senate.
Two adult males accuse learning center operators of negligence
CHARLESTON — Two adult males are suing learning center operators, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent emotional injuries.
Lessee accuses apartment operator of wrongful eviction
HUNTINGTON — A Huntington man is suing an apartment operator, alleging wrongful eviction.
Man says Ellis & Ellis wouldn't withdraw wrongful occupation petition
HUNTINGTON — A lessee is suing Ellis & Ellis PLC, a property management agent, citing alleged fraudulent and deceptive representation.
Salem residents say Ford unable to repair new Explorer
WEST UNION — Two Salem residents are suing Ford Motor Co., citing alleged breach of express and implied warranties.