News from October 2017
AG's office warns consumers to be cautious of ticket scalping
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey urges consumers to be cautious when buying tickets from individuals and third-party resellers for sporting events and other forms of entertainment.
Pizatella returns to Spilman Thomas & Battle with state government experience
CHARLESTON – Jason C. Pizatella has returned to private practice at Spilman Thomas & Battle after leaving the firm to serve in various positions for the West Virginia state government.
Middle school drug prevention program expanded by Morrisey, Marshall University
HUNTINGTON – The West Virginia Attorney General’s Office and Marshall University are expanding a drug prevention program designed to educate middle school students about the perils of prescription opioid abuse.
Former IHOP cook alleges sexual harassment complaints were not addressed
MORGANTOWN – A Cameron woman alleges she had to leave her job as a cook because of a hostile work environment.
Baisden couple alleges orthopaedic surgeon negligently used incorrect devices
LOGAN – A Baisden couple alleges an orthopaedic surgeon used mismatched and/or unacceptable knee implants for the husband's surgeries.
Homeowners say Erie Insurance mishandled house fire claim
CHARLESTON – Homeowners allege their insurer has delayed coverage for their claim after a house fire.
Widow seeks information from Coronado Coal, Greenbrier Minerals
PINEVILLE – A widow is seeking information in her investigation of her husband's death at a Wyoming County mine.
Man alleges West Virginia State Police officers violated his constitutional rights
BECKLEY – A Panther resident alleges that state police officers used excessive force during a traffic stop in McDowell County.
Former employee alleges Murray Energy, Marshall County Coal Co. terminated him in retaliation
MOUNDSVILLE – A Brooke County man formerly employed by a Marshall County coal mine alleges he was wrongfully terminated.
W.Va. leaders hail withdrawal of EPA Clean Power Plan
WASHINGTON – The Trump Administration is abandoning the Clean Power Plan which was supposed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Morrisey raises nearly $700K for Senate campaign in third quarter
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s campaign for U.S. Senate raised nearly $700,000 in the third quarter of 2017.
Multiple organizations honor Huntington attorney Williams
HUNTINGTON – A Huntington lawyer has been recognized by three organizations this year for continuing to be one of West Virginia's top attorneys.
Woman alleges she suffered reaction because of incorrect prescription filled by Kroger
CHARLESTON – A Kroger pharmacy customer alleges that she was given an incorrect prescription.
Woman alleges WVDOT wrongfully denied request of documents
CHARLESTON – An estate administrator claims the West Virginia Department of Transportation Division of Highways wrongfully denied her records request.
Rental company seeks to take possession of cabin from St. Albans resident
CHARLESTON – A Kentucky company alleges a St. Albans individual defaulted on a lease agreement for a cabin.
Ray Clearing Inc. alleged to owe more than $10,000 to Pennsylvania company
CLAY – Walker Machinery alleges a Bickmore business failed to pay for goods.
Couple claims Plateau Insurance wrongfully denied disability benefit claim
HUNTINGTON – A Huntington couple has filed a suit against their insurer after a disability claim was denied.
Louisiana resident alleges Glen's Towing & Road Service failed to secure truck
CHARLESTON – A Louisiana man alleges he was injured because a towing company failed to secure his truck.
Advanced Laboratory Services Inc. claims it is owed more than $55,000
CHARLESTON – A Pennsylvania company claims a Charleston physician failed to pay it for its services.
Jenkins: $1.4 million federal grant for state's drug courts will help expand services
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Justice Department has granted a $1.4 million federal grant to West Virginia to aid the state’s drug court system.