News from May 2017
West Virginia Law Adventure Program inspiring young students
CHARLESTON – A group of West Virginia’s most-gifted students recently came face-to-face with some state scholars they hope to someday succeed.
Federal government and coal giant Murray Energy look to settle legal dispute
ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio – Settlement negotiations are underway between an Ohio-based coal company and the federal government.
WSAZ-TV sues eight individuals for harassing phone calls to news anchor
HUNTINGTON – WSAZ-TV is suing eight unknown individuals it claims the individuals made harassing phone calls and threatened one of the news anchors.
Rebecca Tinder named Bar Foundation Fellow
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Bar Foundation has honored Charleston lawyer Rebecca Tinder by naming her to its list of 2017 Fellows.
Former employee accuses Montessori school of unlawful termination
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County woman is suing a Charleston Montessori school, alleging retaliation and wrongful termination.
Man allegedly shot by wife denied coverage for medical bills under homeowner's policy
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals upheld a Harrison County court order denying a man coverage under two State Farm Fire and Casualty Co. insurance policies for medical bills and damages he suffered when he was allegedly shot by his wife.
Vehicle owner blames State Farm for contract breach
HUNTINGTON — A Roane County vehicle owner is suing another driver and State Farm Insurance, alleging negligence and breach of contract.
Properties owner blames apartment operators for fire damages
FAYETTEVILLE — A Kanawha County woman is suing apartment operators, alleging their negligence led to a fire.
Daughter accuses insurance company of breach of contract
KEYSER — A Mineral County woman is suing administrator is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract.
Federal retiree alleges government agency incorrectly continues monthly deductions
BLUEFIELD — A federal retiree is suing a government agency, alleging non-termination of monthly deductions.
Employee alleges tree cutting business' negligence caused injuries
WILLIAMSON — A Mingo County man is suing a tree cutting business, alleging negligence, civil conspiracy, intentional infliction of emotional distress and premises liability.
Employee alleges rental business failed to pay proper wages
BECKLEY — A Raleigh County man is suing a Beckley rental business, alleging defamation and unpaid wages.
Supreme Court sets date to hear right-to-work law arguments
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has set a date to hear arguments regarding West Virginia’s right-to-work law.
Man claims his steel-toe boots didn't have steel toes
CLARKSBURG – A man is suing Wolverine World Wide and Caterpillar Inc. after he claims the steel-toe boots he purchased were defective and did not contain steel toes.
Fayette Co. man, business sue each other for breach of contract
FAYETTEVILLE – A Fayetteville man and Kelly Enterprises have both filed lawsuits against each other, alleging breach of contract.
Supreme Court says DOE has qualified immunity
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has ruled that the West Virginia Department of Education has qualified immunity and that the plaintiff’s claims are not sufficient enough to overcome the DOE’s qualified immunity.
Man sues Trinity Health Care of Mingo for family member’s injuries
WILLIAMSON – A man is suing Trinity Health Care of Mingo after he claims a family member suffered injuries while in its care.
Supreme Court says circuit court did not err in granting summary judgment
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that the circuit court did not err in granting summary judgment to EOSCCA in a lawsuit alleging it violated the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act.
Man accuses ECM Supply of wrongful termination
WHEELING – A man is suing ECM Supply after he claims it wrongfully terminated his employment.
Blankenship's legal team files appeal petition with U.S. Supreme Court
WASHINGTON – Don Blankenship’s legal team formally has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to hear his appeal. Attorneys for the former Massey Energy CEO filed the petition May 25 asking the Justices to take up an appeal of his criminal mine safety conviction. They say the U.S. District Court in Charleston and the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, Va., both erred in rulings, and they claim Blankenship was a victim of politics.