News from September 2017
C & M Courier Services alleged to owe more than $85,000 for loan
CHARLESTON – A Cross Lanes company is alleged to have defaulted on a loan.
Special prosecutor named in Yeager’s embezzlement case
CHARLESTON – A special prosecutor has been named to investigate the allegations of embezzlement by former Kanawha Magistrate Julie Yeager.
Morrisey hails prosecution of kickback scheme, $510K returned to state
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey praised Acting U.S. Attorney Betsy Steinfeld Jividen for her office’s successful prosecution of a kickback scheme set to yield $510,000 in restitution paid to the state of West Virginia.
Consumers allege water purchased at Family Dollar store was contaminated
CHARLESTON – A Comfort couple alleges a brand of purified water they purchased was falsely represented as
Kroger shopper seeks damages after nearly falling in store, injuring back
CHARLESTON – A shopper at the Kroger location in Marmet alleges that she has injured her back after stepping on produce.
Thomas Broadcasting Co. shareholder seeks judgment regarding voting at meeting
FAYETTEVILLE – A shareholder of the company that owns and operates WOAY-TV in Oak Hill is seeking a resolution in a dispute amount the company's shareholders and officers.
Con-Way Freight, driver named in suit over Route 4 collision where truck was left in roadway
CHARLESTON – A Clay County couple is seeking damages after the wife struck an unattended tractor-trailer on Route 4.
Motorist seeks coverage from State Farm Mutual Automobile
CHARLESTON – A Saint Albans woman is seeking underinsured motorist coverage from an insurer after a collision in Saint Albans.
Teletrac Navman alleges Mid South Carbon Corp. owes more than $28,000
CHARLESTON – A Charleston corporation is alleged to have failed to pay for its use of a fleet navigation system.
Who isn't to blame for the opioid epidemic?
It's like a murder mystery in which all the suspects are assembled in one room and the detective grills each of them in turn until he trips one up and has his killer. Each suspect had a motive, each an opportunity, and not one has an alibi. But there's an added twist this time: It turns out that all of the suspects conspired to commit the murder and collaborated in carrying it out. They're all guilty!
Transportation vital to West Virginia's economic development
CHARLESTON – In today's global economy, adequate, efficient and effective infrastructure is one vital component of successful economic development. Economic opportunities are increasingly related to the mobility of people, goods and information.
Fall in love with #AlmostHeaven West Virginia
CHARLESTON – In #AlmostHeaven West Virginia, choosing a favorite season can be next to impossible. Each one seems wilder and more wonderful than the last. Snow-capped winter mountains give way to springtime blooms which transform into the deep and rolling green hills of summertime. But for many of our state’s most devoted fans, one season stands out from the rest. And it’s just around the corner.
Man seeks damages after collision involving TPS Wiring Solutions employee
BECKLEY – A Raleigh County man is seeking damages after another driver allegedly caused a collision in Beckley.
Couple claims fraud event should be covered under Erie Insurance Co. policy
MARTINSVILLE – A Wetzel County couple alleges their insurer wrongfully denied their fraud claim.
American Refractory Co. alleges it is owed more than $140,000 for work
FAYETTEVILLE – A Fayette County company alleges that it was not paid for work performed on a Mount Hope property.
Former Ohio County Assessor candidate alleges she was terminated in retaliation
WHEELING – A Wheeling woman alleges she was terminated from her position at the Ohio County Assessor's Office because she had campaigned for the office.
Driver alleges surface of road in Weirton caused her to lose control of vehicle
NEW CUMBERLAND – A Weirton resident alleges a dangerous road surface caused her to lose control of her car.
Cliffs Logan County Coal alleged to have failed to pay wages in timely manner
LOGAN – A Logan County man alleges that his former employer failed to pay him in a timely manner.
Individual claims Antero, Key Oil are trespassing, owe royalties
WEST UNION – An Ohio man alleges that he has not been paid royalties for wells in Doddridge County.
Morrisey, other AGs fight against opioid incentives
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is leading a coalition of 37 states and territories urging health insurance companies to examine financial incentives that contribute to the opioid epidemic in West Virginia.