News from March 2017
Man accuses Huntington, police officers of unlawful arrest
HUNTINGTON – A man is suing the city of Huntington after he claims he was unlawfully arrested and a knife he owned was not returned.
Man says Peacemaker Properties lawsuit in state court violates his civil rights
MARTINSBURG – A man is suing Peacemaker Properties and others after he claims a lawsuit against the gun range owner in Berkeley Circuit Court violates his civil rights.
Two more potential class actions filed against Southern Xposure strip clubs
BECKLEY – Two more potential class action lawsuits have been filed against a local chain of strip clubs for allegedly violating wage and payment laws.
WVU Law dean: Rankings a reflection of college's 'hard work'
MORGANTOWN – West Virginia University College of Law’s repeat ranking as a U.S. News & World Report top 100 law school “is a reflection of the hard work that we do,” WVU Law Dean Gregory Bowman told The West Virginia Record.
Mingo school board sued over girl's bus injury
A father is suing the Mingo County Board of Education after his daughter was injured on a school bus, alleging negligence and insufficient measures were taken to ensure student safety.
Former Martinsburg police officer sues city, alleges retaliation
MARTINSBURG — A former police officer is suing the City of Martinsburg and its police chief, citing alleged discrimination and retaliation after the officer sought overtime pay for his canine handling work.
Consumer sues Indiana debt collector
A consumer has filed a class-action lawsuit against Phoenix Financial Services LLC, an Indiana debt collector, alleging unconscionable collection practices.
Machinist sues former employer over layoff
A machinist is suing National Armature and Machine Inc., a mine support company, citing alleged disability discrimination, wrongful termination and violation of human rights.
Health care provider sued over death of inmate
An administrator for the estate of a deceased Kanawha County resident is suing PrimeCare Medical of West Virginia, alleging that insufficient measures were taken by the health care provider to save the resident's life.
West Virginia DMV wins appeal in discrimination case filed by woman with brain injury
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles has won its appeal in a discrimination case filed by a woman with a traumatic brain injury.
Manchin becomes first Democrat to say he'll vote for Gorsuch
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin says he will vote to confirm Neil Gorsuch for the U.S. Supreme Court. Manchin made the announcement March 30, becoming the first Democrat to say he’d vote for President Trump’s nominee.
National foundation files amicus brief in state Supreme Court defending Right to Work law
CHARLESTON – An amicus brief has been filed by The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation with the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals in a lawsuit filed against the state by West Virginia AFL-CIO.
Bankruptcy court holds hearing in Crossings Mall case
CHARLESTON – The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of West Virginia held a telephonic hearing March 30 in the Crossings Mall case.
Injured visitor sues hospital, landscaping firm
A husband and wife are suing Ohio Valley Medical Center and a landscaping company, alleging that insufficient measures were taken on the hospital grounds to prevent injuries due to icy conditions.
Consulting firm sues Cunningham Energy for breach of contract
A consulting firm is suing Cunningham Energy LLC, an oil and gas producer, citing alleged failure to pay for completed work.
Security firm sued over delayed wages
A former employee has filed a class-action lawsuit against Security America Inc., which provides security guard services, citing alleged violation of workers compensation acts.
Buffet restaurant sued over bathroom injury
A restaurant patron is suing AC Buffet and Mongolian Bar-B-Q and related parties, alleging that insufficient measures were taken to prevent customer injuries.
Injured motorist sues driver of rental car
A motorist is suing driver James W. Sturgeon III and his rental vehicle's owner, PV Holding Corp., over injuries she sustained in a collision.
Three more counties file suits against drug distributors
CHARLESTON – Three more lawsuits have been filed against the drug distributors for flooding West Virginia with opioid painkillers and causing the drug epidemic in the state.
West Virginia signs brief supporting Trump's immigration order
CHARLESTON – West Virginia is one of 13 states that filed a federal brief supporting President Trump’s revised executive order banning people from six “countries of concern” from entering the United States.