News from July 2017
Morrisey announces candidacy for U.S. Senate seat; Jenkins critical
HARPERS FERRY – West Virginia Attorney General officially has announced his campaign for the U.S. Senate.
State school board to hold emergency meeting about Nicholas consolidation case
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Board of Education was scheduled to have an emergency meeting July 10 to review Nicholas County Board of Education’s request to consolidate five schools.
Jenkins' camp says Morrisey 'about profit, plain and simple'
HUNTINGTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is expected to announce his candidacy for the U.S. Senate later today, but the first verbal volley already has been issued.
Federal judge rejects plea deal for alleged drug dealer
CHARLESTON – U.S. District Judge Joseph Goodwin shocked all involved in a criminal proceeding by rejecting an alleged drug dealer’s single count of distribution in favor of having him face a jury trial.
AG's office warns of DMV traffic ticket scam
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has issued a warning to summer travelers to be wary of a scam in which impostors send emails to collect traffic fines on behalf of a state department of motor vehicles.
Defendants respond to complaint alleging sexual assault by former Huntington police officer
HUNTINGTON – The city of Huntington and former officer Joshua Nield have responded to a lawsuit alleging Nield sexually harassed two women while he was working for the Huntington Police Department.
Kanawha County Clerk wants property lawsuit dismissed
CHARLESTON – Kanawha County Clerk Vera McCormick is seeking to have a lawsuit dismissed that alleges deprivation of property. McCormick filed her motion to dismiss July 5, claiming that she was not properly served court documents and summons.
Federal judge shoots down water crisis settlement proposal
CHARLESTON – A federal judge has nixed a proposed class action settlement regarding the 2014 Elk River chemical spill. U.S. District Judge John Copenhaver Jr. on July 6 issued an order denying the proposal. He denied it without prejudice, meaning the parties can refile a revised agreement.
Defense Attorney of the Year winner: Earning clients' trust, confidence is 'sacred'
CHARLESTON – Bailey & Wyant PLLC Managing Member Charles Bailey is the Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia’s 2017 Defense Attorney of the Year.
Millennium Leaders visit WVU, focus on state's fossil fuel industry
MORGANTOWN – In June, West Virginia University’s Center for Energy and Sustainable Development brought the Atlantic Council’s Millennium Leaders program to the university.
Couple accuses Nationwide of financial improprieties
POINT PLEASANT — A policy holder and and his wife are suing Nationwide Insurance, alleging breach of duties and contract obligations.
Oil, gas rights owner alleges successor lessee
NEW MARTINSVILLE — An oil and gas rights owner is suing a Texas company, alleging breach of lease agreement.
Chauncey property owner accuses Nationwide of contract breach
LOGAN — A Chauncey property owner is suing Nationwide Insurance, alleging breach of an insurance contract.
Hydraulics company alleges mining equipment provider owes more than $33,000
BECKLEY — A Beaver hydraulics company is suing a Beckley mining equipment provider, alleging breach of agreement and unjust enrichment.
Metal fabricator alleges excavation company owes more than $13,000
BECKLEY — A Raleigh County metal fabricator is suing an Ohio excavation company, alleging breach of an open account agreement.
Murray files gag order in John Oliver defamation lawsuit
WHEELING – Robert Murray has asked for a temporary restraining order to stop comedian and political commentator John Oliver from talking about the lawsuit and to stop HBO from rebroadcasting the June 18 episode.
Monroe County woman blames Taco Bell for fall, injuries
PRINCETON — A Monroe County woman is suing a Taco Bell operator, alleging negligence caused him to fall and suffer injuries.
Bizzack Construction sued again for property damage
LOGAN – Another lawsuit has been filed against Bizzack Construction for alleged property damages from highway construction. The lawsuit brings the total to at least 24 lawsuits filed against the company — mostly in Logan Circuit Court — for the highway construction.
Employee accuses West Virginia agency of wrongful discharge
CHARLESTON — A Lincoln County woman is suing a West Virginia state agency, alleging a hostile work environment and wrongful or constructive eviction.
Bank alleges energy business owes more than $17,000
GLENVILLE — A bank is suing an energy business, alleging breach of promissory note.