News from June 2017
Individuals file class-action suit against Antero Resources Corporation for alleged breach of contract
Three individuals have filed a class-action lawsuit against Antero Resources Corporation, a Colorado corporation, citing alleged breach of contract.
McCoy Elkhorn Coal Company LLC, Quest Energy Inc. accused of breach of contract
A West Virginia company is suing McCoy Elkhorn Coal Company LLC and Quest Energy Inc., an Indiana corporation, for alleged breach of contract.
Former employee alleges age discrimination at Williams Energy Resources
A former employee is suing Williams Energy Resources LLC, Nicholous Munoz, Jeremie Detling, Casey Tominack and Tylor Kolojay, for alleged age discrimination and wrongful termination.
W.Va., Wisconsin AGs lead push asking EPA to respect states in WOTUS review
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, along with Wisconsin Attorney General Brad D. Schimel, are leading a 20-state coalition in requesting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency preserve the role of the states in protecting the nation’s water sources.
Morrisey part of bipartisan coalition fighting to protect broadband consumers
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is part of a coalition of officials from 34 states and the District of Columbia urging the Federal Communications Commission to affirm the longstanding shared role of states in regulation and enforcement of broadband business practices.
City of Charleston accuses car wash of not paying taxes and fees
The City of Charleston is suing Fog Inc., Hanan Ghannam and Mouafak Ghannam, citing alleged violation of federal law.
Fourth Circuit finds in favor of coal miner in 'mark of the beast' case
RICHMOND, Va. (Legal Newsline) – A federal appeals court in Virginia has affirmed a $586,861 jury award handed to a man who says he was forced to retire from his mining job when religious principles prevented him from using a biometric hand scanner.
Couple sues Wal-mart after woman slips on water
CHARLESTON – A couple is suing Wal-mart after they claim it is responsible for injuries sustained on the premises of one of its stores. Tommy Comer, a manager at Wal-mart Store #1477, was also named as a defendant in the suit.
Woman accuses Princeton Community Homecare of negligence
BECKLEY – A woman is suing Princeton Community Homecare after she claims they were negligent and caused her family member to suffer from pain and an infection. Princeton is doing business as PCH Home Health. Raleigh General Hospital was also named as a defendant in the suit.
Woman sues Sherwin-Williams for work injuries
BECKLEY – A woman is suing the Sherwin-Williams Company after she claims she was injured while working. An unknown, unnamed woman who has a business relationship with Sherwin-Williams, was also named as a defendant in the suit.
Berry Energy sues Antero, Chesapeake for nearly $300,000
CLARKSBURG – Berry Energy Inc. is suing Antero Resources Corporation after it claims Antero improperly withheld nearly $300,000. Chesapeake Appalachia LLC was also named as a defendant in the suit.
Woman sues Safety-Kleen Systems for car accident
WHEELING – A woman is suing Safety-Kleen Systems after she claims it was responsible for a car accident that caused her injuries and damages.
WVU Law graduate Reid uses record-setting pro bono hours to gain experience
MORGANTOWN – Clayton “C.J." Reid graduated from West Virginia University College of Law in May after amassing a school record-setting 840 hours of pro bono work during his tenure as a law student.
Owner of Twin State Barber and Beauty Supply Inc. accused of filing false police report
A former employee is suing Twin State Barber and Beauty Supply Inc. and Paul L. Wykle Jr. for reportedly accusing her of a crime that she alleges she did not commit.
West Virginia-American Water accused of discrimination
An employee is suing American Water Works Service Company, American Water Works Company Inc., West Virginia-American Water Company and Jeff McIntyre, citing alleged age and disability discrimination.
Celadon Trucking, driver accused of negligence in vehicular accident
An individual is suing James Tussey Wilson III and Celadon Trucking Services Inc., an Indiana corporation, citing negligence for their alleged role in a vehicle accident involving a tractor trailer.
Law firm asks court to determine how to disperse $24,000 in auction proceeds
A law firm recently filed a suit to determine how to disburse excess funds after the sale of a foreclosed home at an auction.
The Clean Power Plan is a 'government knows best' power play
Last year, West Virginia State Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and peers from other states successfully challenged the Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Power Plan (CPP) in court and delayed its implementation.
WVU Law student: Situations in Brazil 'almost identical' to West Virginia
MORGANTOWN – West Virginia University College of Law 2017 study abroad program recently returned from Brazil and it changed the perceptions of many a law student.
Logan County property owner blames road construction contractor for damages
LOGAN — A Logan County woman is suing a road construction contractor, alleging negligence led to damages to her property.