News from November 2017
Kanawha magistrate recommended for 45-day suspension
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Judicial Investigation Commission, along with Kanawha Magistrate Jack Pauley’s counsel, recommended a 45-day suspension without pay for ethics violations.
Retired Marion Circuit Judge Fox dies at 79
CHARLESTON – Retired Marion County Circuit Judge Fred L. Fox II has died. He was 79.
Morrisey's campaign criticizes Jenkins' political mailer; Jenkins' office dismisses claims
CHARLESTON – State Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s U.S. Senate campaign is calling out Republican primary opponent Evan Jenkins for what it calls a political mailer sent out “with taxpayer dollars under the guise of constituent service.” Jenkins' office dismisses the criticism.
Estate administrator files wrongful death suit against CSX Transportation
CHARLESTON – A Florida woman has filed a wrongful death suit over allegations that her decedent was exposed to asbestos during his working career in West Virginia.
Tri-State Transit Authority passenger alleges she was injured when bus abruptly stopped
HUNTINGTON – A Tri-State Transit Authority bus passenger is suing the entity after falling while riding a bus.
Concrete finisher alleges Tri-State & Sealcoating unlawfully terminated him
HUNTINGTON – A Huntington business is accused of unlawfully terminating an employee while he was in the hospital.
CSX Transportation employee alleges unsafe working environment caused injuries
NEW MARTINSVILLE – A Moundsville man alleges he was injured while working for a transportation company in a fall.
Property owner claims Jackson County Commission on Aging lot is causing flooding
RIPLEY – A property owner in Ripley alleges that the negligent design of a nearby parking lot has caused her property to flood.
Damages sought from Mid-South Subcontractors Inc., employee after Fayetteville crash
FAYETTEVILLE – A Pool couple is seeking damages from a Fayetteville business and its employee after a collision on U.S. Route 19.
Ohio County Development Authority alleged to owe more than $30,000 to Pennsylvania contractor
WHEELING – A Pennsylvania contractor claims a Triadelphia entity failed to pay it for construction services.
Slick Mr. H got a free defense with fringe benefits
Having a sexual relationship with a client can cloud an attorney's judgment, making the presentation of a rational, dispassionate argument in that client's behalf all but impossible. Plus, it puts undue pressure on the client to acquiesce to one's advances, bringing a whole new meaning to the phrase, “How would like to pay for that, cash or credit?”
Limiting damage caused by abusive class-action lawsuits
CHARLESTON – Manufacturing is essential to West Virginia’s economy, providing tens of thousands of jobs and more than $4 billion a year in exports. But there’s an import that threatens these West Virginia companies: Class action lawsuits.
State tax department wants Hilton Garden Inn bankruptcy case moved to West Virginia
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia State Tax Department is asking for the federal bankruptcy case filed in Florida to be transferred to West Virginia.
Supreme Court says former lab director’s free speech wasn’t violated
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals issued a memorandum decision last week ruling that the former director of the West Virginia State Police forensic laboratory’s free speech was not violated three years ago.
Hearing set for Kanawha magistrate
CHARLESTON – A hearing has been set for Kanawha Magistrate Jack Pauley after he was charged with judicial misconduct.
State Chamber has vision for 2018 legislative session
CHARLESTON – Many might not have the 2018 legislative session on their radars yet, but some do. The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce already has a vision for this year’s session, which starts Jan. 10.
Supreme Court says State Lottery didn’t waive rights to sovereign and qualified immunity
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals said that the West Virginia State Lottery did not waive its rights to sovereign and qualified immunity.
Federal judge dismisses CitiFinancial insurance lawsuit
BECKLEY – A federal judge granted a motion to dismiss in a lawsuit against CitiFinancial alleging it ended life insurance coverage prematurely.
Justices say former police officer’s injury is non-compensable
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that a former Beckley police officer’s injury was non-compensable and not resulting from his employment.
AG's office offers tips for safe holiday shopping
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office is urging consumers to exercise caution as the holiday shopping season continues.