News from March 2017
Morrisey wants House bill's cap on consumer fund kept at $6 million
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey isn’t happy about House action on a bill that would change the proposed cap on his office’s Consumer Protection Fund.
Daughter blames nursing facility operators for mother's injuries
CHARLESTON — A daughter is suing South Charleston nursing facility operators, alleging negligence led to serious injuries for her mother.
Couple alleges contractor, sellers breached contract
WINFIELD — A Putnam County couple is suing a contractor and sellers, alleging fraud and civil conspiracy.
Customer accuses GM of breach of warranties
PINEVILLE — A Wyoming County woman is suing General Motors, alleging breach of express and implied warranties.
Morrisey hails Trump's executive order dismantling the Clean Power Plan
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey was on hand as President Trump signed an executive order blocking the previous administration's Clean Power Plan. Morrisey said Trump's signature on the executive order vindicates his three-year fight against former President Obama’s administration's energy plan.
Injured motorist sues motorcycle dealer, agent after collision
A driver from Naoma who was injured in a collision last year is suing a motorcycle dealer and one of its employees for negligence.
Health workers sue CAMC, claiming unpaid wages
Health workers are suing Charleston Area Medical Center Inc., alleging violations of workers compensation acts that resulted in unpaid wages.
Woman accuses correctional officers of assault
A woman is suing West Virginia Regional Jail, the Correctional Facility Authority and three correctional officers over alleged abuse, assault, battery and excessive force.
Mineral rights owner accuses lessee of breaching contract
An Ohio company that owns mineral rights in Doddridge County is suing a lease owner over an alleged breach of contract.
Supreme Court rules Penn-America insurance case should be dismissed
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court has decided that an insurance company is not subject to a consent judgment against it if it was not a part of the negotiations creating the agreement.
WVU’s Law Clinic files 'Hail Mary' motion to request resentencing of nonviolent inmate
MORGANTOWN – Jan. 20 marked the beginning of the Trump presidency and the end of a federal clemency initiative launched in 2014 that freed 1,715 nonviolent inmates but left nearly 3,500 pardon requests pending when the Obama administration ended.
If you can’t afford to lose, don’t play the game
If you’ve ever played poker without money, or for really low stakes, you know that it just doesn’t work.
The opioid epidemic: We're making a difference
CHARLESTON – Addiction impacts every West Virginian. Whether it’s a child who lost a parent to an overdose or a friend who found himself addicted to pills after a routine surgery, the opioid epidemic has infiltrated every community and every household in our state.
Former disability attorney pleads guilty
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – A former Social Security benefits attorney has plead guilty to conspiring to defraud the U.S. government of nearly $600 million.
Two lawsuits against Huntington for health insurance benefits consolidated
HUNTINGTON – Two lawsuits against the city of Huntington alleging it violated state code by making changes to healthcare coverage for current and retired police officers and firefighters have been consolidated.
Maintenance technician sues former employer
Putnam County resident accuses Diamond Electric of wrongful termination
Kanawha County files motion with bankruptcy court requesting status on Crossings Mall bridge
CHARLESTON – The Kanawha County Commission has filed a motion requesting a hearing and an update on the construction of the bridge at Crossings Mall.
Inmate alleges correctional institute operators violated his rights
CHARLESTON — An inmate is suing the West Virginia corrections department, alleging violation of human rights.
Father accuses sheriff's deputy of violating law
CHARLESTON — A Franklin County man is suing a Raleigh County sheriff's deputy, alleging deprivation of liberty without due process.
Cabell County Board of Education blamed for fall
HUNTINGTON — A Huntington woman is suing the Cabell County school board, alleging its negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.