News from October 2017
Inmate blames federal prison operators for injuries
BECKLEY — An prison inmate is suing federal prison operators and agents, alleging negligence caused her to suffer injuries.
Registered nurse accuses care facility of discrimination
MOUNDSVILLE — A registered nurse is suing a nursing care facility operator, alleging discrimination, retaliation and wrongful or constructive eviction.
AG's office announces $220M national settlement with Deutsche Bank
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has announced a $220 million settlement with Deutsche Bank for fraudulent conduct involving the manipulation of LIBOR, a benchmark interest rate that affects investments and has a widespread impact on global markets and consumers.
Richwood mayor sues city council for putting him on administrative leave
CHARLESTON – The mayor of Richwood is suing the City Council and state auditor for putting him on administrative leave after he refused to resign last month.
Supreme Court denies request for new medical malpractice trial
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals issued a memorandum decision in which it denied a request for a new trial in a medical malpractice lawsuit.
Former student blames colleges for riding injuries
KEYSER — A former student is suing two colleges, alleging negligence led to riding injuries.
Fayetteville property owner alleges roofing contractors botched job
FAYETTEVILLE — A Fayetteville woman is suing roofing contractors, alleging breach of agreement and negligence.
Customer blames bar operators, patron for injuries in fight
KEYSER — A Maryland man is suing operators of a bar in Ridgeley and a patron, alleging assault, battery and negligence.
Wheeling property owner alleges tenant owes $130,000
WHEELING — A Wheeling property owner is suing a tenant, alleging breach of lease agreement in failure to pay more than $130,000.
Customer blames Ollie's Bargain Outlet for injuries
BECKLEY — A Raleigh County man is suing an outlet owner, alleging negligence and premises liability led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Wheeling couple accuses Safeco of fraud
WHEELING — A Wheeling couple is suing Safeco Insurance, alleging constructive fraud and misrepresentation.
The unauthorized practice of law
WHEELING – Each state has laws that prohibit the unauthorized practice of law. Generally, these laws restrict the practice of law to lawyers who are licensed by the state. Licensing requirements are not uniform, but they frequently require taking and passing one or more bar examinations and a background investigation as to the fitness of an individual to practice law.
Jenkins and Morrisey campaign continue war of words on opioids
CHARLESTON – The war of words between the campaigns of two Republican candidates for U.S. Senate continues to escalate.
Time to stop acting like ninnies
“My heavens!” was our reaction upon learning that a fifth grade boy and his guardian recently filed suit in Putnam Circuit Court against the Putnam County Board of Education for failing to prevent him from injuring his finger while playing football during recess on school grounds at Eastbrook Elementary School a year and a half ago.
Customer blames Kroger for injuries
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County man is suing Kroger, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Account executive accuses former employer of discrimination
CHARLESTON — A Putnam County woman is suing a Kanawha County business, alleging discrimination and a hostile work environment.
Pedestrian blames Huntington for injuries from sidewalk
HUNTINGTON — A Cabell County man is suing Huntington, alleging negligence and premises liability.
Cabell County couple alleges insurance company breached contract
WINFIELD — A Cabell County couple is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contractual duty.
Jenkins critical of Morrisey's campaign money from drug companies
CHARLESTON — U.S. Rep. Evan Jenkins says West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is financing his U.S. Senate campaign with money from the pharmaceutical companies that "made him rich as a career D.C. lobbyist."
Pinnacle Mining agrees to pay $1.236M to individuals for property damage
BECKLEY – Pinnacle Mining has agreed to pay more $1.236 million to a individuals who alleged they experienced property damages due to the company’s underground mining activities.