News from May 2017
Supreme Court suspends Bluefield attorney’s law license for 30 days
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has ruled that a Bluefield attorney’s law license is to be suspended for 30 days and he is to complete an additional six hours of continuing legal education, among other sanctions.
Former police officer sues City of Weirton for wrongful termination
WHEELING – A former police officer has filed a lawsuit against the city of Weirton after he claims he was fired began he chose not to shoot and kill an individual during a domestic disturbance call last year.
Fairways files counterclaim in lawsuit alleging encroachment on Bogey's
WINFIELD – A property owner has filed an answer and counterclaim against another company in a lawsuit alleging it encroached onto the plaintiff’s property and caused damages.
Raleigh County property owner alleges energy company broke law
BECKLEY — A Raleigh County property owner is suing an energy company, alleging violation of state law.
Guardian blames housing care providers for resident's injuries
CHARLESTON — A legal guardian is suing housing care providers, alleging negligence in their care for a resident.
Couple says mining company responsible for husband's injuries
CHARLESTON — A Lincoln County couple is suing a Milton mining company, alleging negligence led to injuries for the husband.
Employee blames railroad company for back injuries
PINEVILLE — An employee is suing a railroad company, alleging its negligence led to him being injured.
Motorist blames trucking company, driver for crash
BECKLEY — A Raleigh County man is suing a Virginia trucking company, alleging its driver caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Fayette County driver blames two other motorist for injuries
FAYETTEVILLE — A Fayette County driver is suing two other motorists, alleging their negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Radio broadcast business says company failed to pay for advertising
LOGAN — A broadcasting corporation is suing a Logan County business, alleging breach of contract.
Customer blames Wal-Mart for injuries
BECKLEY — A customer is suing Wal-Mart, alleging its negligence led to her suffering injuries.
Former employee alleges discrimination, wrongful termination
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County man is suing a South Charleston rubber company, manager and supervisor, alleging age discrimination and wrongful termination.
Estate administrator blames long-term care provider for patient's death
CHARLESTON — An estate administrator is suing a Harrison County long-term care provider, alleging negligence led to the injuries and death of a patient.
Female employee accuses transport business of discrimination, harassment
WILLIAMSON — A Mingo County woman is suing a Raleigh County transport company, alleging gender discrimination and sexual harassment.
Webb resigns from Charleston City Council to focus on opioid litigation
CHARLESTON – Rusty Webb has decided to resign from Charleston City Council after four months to focus on the drug distribution lawsuits.
Workman dissent calls majority opinion in gay slur appeal 'overly simplistic'
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Margaret L. Workman called the majority opinion “overly simplistic and constricted” and said that certain individuals are targeted for violence because they are perceived to violate socially established protocols for gender and sex roles.
Four lawsuits blame DHHR for alleged sexual harassment
CHARLESTON - Four lawsuits were filed against the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources alleging sexual harassment.
Wayne Co. man blames Murphy Elevator for negligence after VA Hospital visit
HUNTINGTON – A Wayne County man is suing Murphy Elevator Company after he claims he was injured while in an elevator belonging to the defendant.
Man accuses Central Supply Company of West Virginia of discrimination
CLARKSBURG – A Fairmont man is suing Central Supply Company of West Virginia after he claims he was discriminated against and wrongfully terminated.
Couple accuses Nationwide of wrongfully denying claim
ELKINS – A couple is suing Nationwide Insurance Company of America after they claim it wrongfully denied a claim for payment.