News from January 2017
West Virginians will get nearly $3M in Western Union settlement
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has announced the state’s involvement in a $591 million settlement with Western Union Company, resolving a multistate investigation into consumer usage of the wire transfer service to send money in a wide variety of third-party scams. Approximately 2,300 consumers living in West Virginia are eligible for refunds totaling $2.9 million.
Jenkins reintroduces bill that aims to attract new businesses to West Virginia
WASHINGTON – Congressman Evan Jenkins (W.Va.-3), is concerned that West Virginians in the economically devastated coal areas need economic incentives for new businesses to invest in those areas. He has re-introduced CORE, a bill to help attract new businesses.
Snowden joins Jackson Kelly, aims to increase presence in eastern Panhandle
MARTINSBURG – New Jackson Kelly attorney Susan R. Snowden has big plans for her position at the firm that involves helping clients in her beloved eastern Panhandle.
Driver accues Lowe's Home Center of unpaid wages
WHEELING — A driver is suing Lowe's Home Center, alleging breach of financial duty.
Smithers police officer accuses city of wrongful termination
FAYETTEVILLE — A Smithers police officer is suing the city, alleging disability discrimination and wrongful termination.
Visitor blames blames mining facility operators for injuries
WILLIAMSON — A Delbarton man is suing Mingo County mine operators, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries to the plaintiff.
Property owner accuses grocery of breach of contract
WILLIAMSON — A Mingo County woman is suing a grocery, alleging breach of a lease/purchase agreement.
Custodian accuses coal mining operators of sexual harassment
LOGAN — A Logan County woman is suing coal mining operators, alleging sexual harassment and violation of her constitutional rights.
Fayette County consumer alleges debt collector violated law
FAYETTEVILLE — A Fayette County man is suing a debt collector, alleging unfair and unconscionable collection practices.
West Virginia Republicans could go all the way in 2017
The Super Bowl this Sunday promises to be one of the most action-packed contests ever, with the New England Patriots vying for their fifth championship in nine appearances and the Atlanta Falcons hoping to win their very first after a sole unsuccessful bid nearly 20 years ago.
An American tragedy, in three acts
WHEELING -- Act I flashes back to Reagan’s landslide victory in 1980, as he declares that “government is not the solution to our problem; government is the problem.” Thirty-six years later, his words continue to reverberate.
State school board hit with five lawsuits over Nicholas principal's alleged sexual abuse
CHARLESTON – Five lawsuits have been filed against the West Virginia Board of Education after five teachers allege they were sexually abused and harassed by a school principal.
Woman files suit after injury in intramural basketball game at Marshall
HUNTINGTON – A woman is suing Marshall University Board of Governors after she was injured during an intramural basketball game.
Settlement reached in American Renal Associates lawsuit
LOGAN – A confidential settlement was reached in a lawsuit against American Renal Associates that alleged it was responsible for a woman’s wrongful death.
Five lawsuits filed against Bizzack Construction for blasting damages
LOGAN – Five lawsuits have been filed against Bizzack Construction after the plaintiffs claim their homes have been damaged due to the company’s blasting efforts during highway construction.
Woman sues Ocwen Loan Servicing for illegal debt collection
ELKINS – A woman is suing Ocwen Loan Servicing after she claims it violated the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act. Deutsche Bank National Trust Company was also named as a defendant in the suit.
Woman sues State Police after Trooper nearly shot her dog
CHARLESTON – A Wood County woman says she has been the victim of malicious prosecution after she stopped a state Trooper from shooting her dog.
Therapist accuses mental health facility of discrimination
HUNTINGTON — A Kentucky therapist is suing a Cabell County mental health facility, alleging disability discrimination and wrongful or constructive eviction.
Worker accuses former employers, supervisor of retaliation, wrongful termination
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County man is suing his former employers and a supervisor, alleging retaliation and wrongful termination.
Analytics provider alleges mining business failed to pay for services
WINFIELD — A Putnam County analytical service provider is suing a mining operator, alleging alleged breach of agreement and unjust enrichment in failing to pay for services rendered.