News from May 2017
Engineering business accuses company of contract breach
KEYSER — An engineering business is suing a West Virginia corporation, alleging breach of contract and unjust enrichment.
Oil, gas rights property owner accuses leasehold interest owner of trespassing
NEW MARTINSVILLE — An oil and gas rights property owner is suing a leasehold interest owner, alleging trespassing.
Bradley Dugan wants to be the new Frito Bandito
The Frito Bandito was the mustachioed, sombrero and bandoleer wearing cartoon spokesman of the 1960s who loved Fritos Corn Chips so much that he was willing to steal to get them.
Justice Walker's spotlight moment
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia State Supreme Court is revisiting a controversial decision made last year impacting the amount of money natural gas companies pay to certain royalty owners.
Thanks to UMWA president for helping save retiree benefits
Dear Editor: On the very best day in Washington D.C., it’s easy for interests of the everyday working person to get lost in the shuffle.
Former Kanawha County Judge Hey dies at 86
CHARLESTON – A former circuit judge who served Kanawha County for nearly 20 years has died.
Justice's coal company accused of failing to uphold contracts
CHARLESTON – Gov. Jim Justice’s family coal company has been named in a lawsuit for allegedly failing to do its part in coal supply contracts with a Canadian steel company known as Essar Steel Algoma Inc. Southern Coal Sales Corporation filed an answer May 4, denying the allegations and seeking to have the case moved from bankruptcy court in Delaware to federal district court in New York.
New technology helps to raise juror turnout in West Virginia
CHARLESTON – A new service is helping to improve juror turnout percentages in West Virginia. Bobby Boggess, the vice president of Software Computer Group, said company officials identified a need for a new jury notification system. He called the current system inadequate. The new product is named Juror Calling.
Huntington attorney named West Virginia Bar Foundation Fellow
HUNTINGTON – Attorney Christopher J. Plybon, a partner at law firm Dinsmore & Shohl’s Huntington office, has joined the select few to be named a West Virginia Bar Foundation Fellow.
Tenant accuses apartment owner of housing discrimination
WILLIAMSON — A tenant is suing the owner of a Williamson apartment building, alleging housing discrimination.
Widow blames multiple companies for husband's wrongful death
MOUNDSVILLE — A Paden City widow is suing multiple companies, alleging their negligence led to her husband's death.
Inventory clerk blames employer for injuries
LOGAN — A Cabell County woman is suing her employer, alleging the defendant's negligence led to her falling off a ladder.
Wetzel County couple alleges mortgage company violated state law
NEW MARTINSVILLE — A Wetzel County couple is suing a mortgage company, alleging violation of state law.
Oil well worker blames energy companies for injuries
WEST UNION — A Pennsylvania man is suing a mining corporation, alleging a hostile work environment and negligence in failing to prevent injuries.
Couple accuses financial services providers of wrongful conduct
GRAFTON — A Grafton couple is suing financial services providers, alleging intentional infliction of emotional distress.
Roofing companies allege Travelers breached insurance contract
CHARLESTON — Two roofing companies are suing an insurance carrier and administrator, alleging breach of an insurance contract.
Woman says co-worker at Bob Evans sexually harassed her
CHARLESTON – A woman is suing Bob Evans Farms after she claims she was sexually harassed by a co-worker.
Woman sues Logan-Mingo Area Mental Health for wrongful termination
WILLIAMSON – A Dingess woman is suing Longa-Mingo Area Mental Health Inc. after she claims her employment was wrongfully terminated when she refused to falsify documents.
Woman sues Lear Capital for fraudulent scheme
RIPLEY – A Ripley woman is suing Lear Capital after she claims it established a fraudulent scheme in order to get West Virginians to invest in precious metals through their company.
Lawsuit filed against Mercer County assessor for alleged wrong assessment
PRINCETON – A lawsuit has been filed against Mercer County Assessor Sharon Gearhart and the Mercer County Commission after the plaintiff claims it allegedly made a wrong assessment of the value of real property.