News from June 2017
Couple alleges State Farm breached contract
PINEVILLE — A Wyoming County couple is suing State Farm Insurance, alleging breach of contract.
Mercer County couple blames trucking company, driver for crash
PRINCETON — A Mercer County couple is suing a North Carolina tractor trailer owner and operator, alleging their negligence caused injuries.
AG's office announces June mobile office hours for Kanawha Valley
A consumer representative from the Attorney General’s Office will be available to meet with local consumers.
AG's office reminds residents of claims deadline in drug case
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office is reminding consumers of an upcoming deadline to file claims in a $125 million multistate settlement with pharmaceutical company Cephalon and anticompetitive practices involving its drug Provigil.
Man sues Huntington Health & Rehab for negligence of nursing staff
HUNTINGTON – A man is suing Huntington Health & Rehab after he claims its nursing staff was negligent and caused him injuries.
Man sues International Coal Group for wrongful termination
BECKLEY – A man is suing International Coal Group after he claims his employment was wrongfully terminated.
Former employee accuses Wal-Mart of discrimination
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County woman is suing Wal-Mart, alleging discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination.
Man claims physicians' negligence led to wife's death
WINFIELD — A Kanawha County man is suing physicians, alleging negligence led to the death of his wife.
Property owners accuse exploration company of contract breach
WHEELING — Marshall County property owners are suing an energy exploration company, alleging breach of contract, trespass and private nuisance.
Hunter blames logging companies for injuries
CLAY — A hunting club member is suing a group of loggers and a hunt club, alleging negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Property owner accuses previous owner of contract breach
HUNTINGTON — A Huntington property owner is suing the previous owners of the property, alleging breach of contract.
Supreme Court orders public reprimand for Mark Plants
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has recommended a public reprimand for former Kanawha prosecuting attorney Mark Plants in proceedings before the Lawyer Disciplinary Board.
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State leaders hail Trump’s decision to withdraw from Paris Climate Agreement
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is praising President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement.
Woman files wrongful termination, sexual harassment case against Sheetz
HUNTINGTON – A woman is suing Sheetz after she claims her employment was wrongfully terminated.
Woman blames Cabell Huntington Hospital for child’s death
HUNTINGTON – A woman is suing Cabell Huntington Hospital after she claims it is responsible for her child’s death.
Jenkins receives Spirit of Enterprise Award
HUNTINGTON – The Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce presented its Spirit of Enterprise Award to Congressman Evan Jenkins on June 1 at Huntington Steel & Supply.
Scudiere appointed to West Virginia Industrial Council
MORGANTOWN – Debra Scudiere of Kay Casto & Chaney has been appointed as a member of the West Virginia Industrial Council. She was nominated by Gov. Jim Justice last month and the West Virginia Senate recently approved his nomination and her appointment.
Couple accuses college officials of hostile work environment
BLUEFIELD — A Mercer County husband and wife are suing a state college and school officials, alleging a hostile work environment, intentional infliction of emotional distress and retaliation.
Father blames trailer park owners for dog attack on son
MOUNDSVILLE — A Moundsville man is suing trailer park property owners, alleging their negligence caused injuries to his son.
Former employee accuses Kanawha County business of retaliation
CHARLESTON — A former employee is suing a Kanawha County business, alleging retaliation.