News from May 2017
Woman claims community action group singled her out for gypsy ancestry
PRINCETON – A woman is suing Community Action of Southeastern West Virginia after she claims she was singled out because of her gypsy ancestry.
Former employee accuses Hurricane Chevrolet of discrimination
WINFIELD – A man is suing Hurricane Chevrolet after he claims it discriminated against him and refused to give him light duty work after he had surgery.
Teays Valley bar accuses adjacent restaurant of encroachment
WINFIELD – SA Inc. is suing Aussie Enterprises for encroaching onto its property and causing damages.
Woman sues WVU Hospitals for FLSA violations
MARTINSBURG – A woman is suing West Virginia University Hospitals-East Inc. after she claims it violated the Fair Labor Standards Act. West Virginia University Hospitals-East Inc. is doing business as WV University Healthcare.
Blankenship says he'll continue to fight for the truth, wants to debate Manchin
LAS VEGAS – Former Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship has finished serving his sentence, but he says he still plans to fight to get the truth out about the 2010 Upper Big Branch explosion.
Water crisis attorneys seek $45 million in legal fees, court expenses
CHARLESTON – The attorneys for plaintiffs in the 2014 water crisis litigation have asked a federal judge to approve more than $45 million in fees and expenses for their work on the case.
WVU law professor recognized for outstanding teaching
MORGANTON – West Virginia University law professor Joshua Weishart has been named one of six faculty members to receive the 2017 Foundation Award for Outstanding Teaching.
Employee accuses health care business of wrongful termination
CHARLESTON — An employee is suing a health care business, alleging discrimination, retaliation and violation of state law.
Parents blame health care providers for son's injuries
NEW MARTINSVILLE — A Tyler County couple is suing Wetzel County health care providers, alleging their medical negligence caused injuries to their son.
Successor by merger alleges mining company breached contract
WILLIAMSON — A successor by merger is suing a Gilbert mining company, alleging breach of a credit agreement.
Supreme Court affirms $19.57M award tied to DOH limestone use
CHARLESTON – The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia upheld a ruling that awarded $19.57 million plus interest to the heirs of a Hardy County property owner and other mineral rights holders in connection with the West Virginia Department of Transportation, Division of Highways’ use of limestone from the properties in a road construction project.
Justices affirm Cabell judge in former MU athlete's gay slur case
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court has affirmed a circuit court’s ruling dismissing felony civil rights violations against a former Marshall University football player accused of saying an anti-gay slur before striking two men that he saw kiss.
Former Capital High student says attorneys mishandled sexual assault case
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County man is suing two Charleston attorneys and their law firm, claiming they improperly handled a case in which he was accused of sexual assault as a high school student.
Morgantown, council members file reply to city clerk’s response to a motion to dismiss
MORGANTOWN – The defendants have filed a reply to Morgantown City Clerk Linda Tucker’s response to their motion to dismiss in her lawsuit alleging she was retaliated against “As noted in the defendants’ motion to dismiss, the plaintiff still has her job; she has not been fired; she has not been demoted; she has not been disciplined; her pay has not been cut; her staff has been increased; and she has not been kept from performing any of her official duties,” the defendants’ May 4 reply states.
AG's office urges consumers to use a contract with home improvement jobs
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office is reminding consumers they should have a written contract when hiring someone for spring home improvement projects.
Attorney honored with Youth Service System's Good Samaritan Award
WHEELING – A West Virginia attorney has won the Good Samaritan Award for 2017 for his work in helping impoverished families and at-risk youth in the community.
State Supreme Court rules extensive delays are not reason for overturning nursing board's verdict
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court has ruled that delays, no matter how significant, are not cause for overturning a ruling by the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses.
Ohio widow alleges destruction of her property
HUNTINGTON — An Ohio widow is suing different financial entities, alleging conspiracy, theft and conversion.
Landlord alleges tenant owes more than $5,000
LOGAN — A Logan County landlord is suing a tenant, alleging breach of a lease agreement.
Land services providers allege oil exploration company owes nearly $85,000
RIPLEY — Land service providers are suing an oil exploration company, alleging breach of contract and unjust enrichment.