News from 2017
Man alleges he was wrongfully terminated by Heeter Geotechnical Construction
HINTON – A Hinton resident employed as an iron worker alleges he was terminated because of his complaints about contaminants in the New River during a project.
Justice Davis' ethical lapses continue
CHARLESTON – Leading up to and following the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia's decision in Leggett v. EQT Production Company, there was much attention given to the fact that newly elected Justice Beth Walker’s husband had held some energy stocks before the Court’s rehearing of the case. In response, Justice Walker notified the court that her husband had divested himself of ownership of shares of stock of any company engaged in the business of producing coal, oil, natural gas, wind, and solar energy.
Woman sues Wells Fargo for foreclosure
CHARLESTON – A woman is suing Wells Fargo Bank after she claims it refused her house payments and is attempting to foreclose on her home.
Tara Retail Group sues WVDOH for failing to repair bridge
CHARLESTON – Tara Retail Group LLC is suing the West Virginia Division of Highways after it claims the DOH failed to repair the bridge to The Crossings Mall.
Magistrate resigns amid embezzlement allegations
CHARLESTON – Kanawha County Magistrate Julie Yeager resigned on Thursday amid embezzlement allegations.
Lawsuit alleging police seized couple’s property settled
KINGWOOD – A lawsuit alleging the Terra Alta Police Department wrongfully seized a couple’s property without cause and refused to return it has been confidentially settled.
Morrisey’s Disability Fraud Unit has saved nearly $6 million
CHARLESTON – Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s disability fraud partnership reached a new milestone—achieving nearly $6 million in total savings during its first 18 months of operation.
Former employee sues Joe Holland Chevrolet for “frat house” mentality
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman is suing Joe Holland Chevrolet after she claims the business was run like a frat house and she was discriminated against based on her gender.
West Virginia Radio Corporation of Charleston says West Virginia TV & Radio failure to release deed of trust
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Radio Corporation of Charleston is suing West Virginia TV & Radio Inc. for failing and refusing to release a deed of trust it has asked for since 2007.
Man sues HD Media Co. for failing to print retraction
HUNTINGTON – A man is suing HD Media Co. after he claims it failed to print a retraction.
Morrisey pulling in endorsements after announcing Senate run
HARPERS FERRY – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's U.S. Senate campaign has been endorsed by a grassroots conservative organization.
Advertising company sues municipal corporation
Advertising company sues The City of WestonCLARKSBURG — An advertising company is suing The City of Weston, a municipal corporation, citing alleged tortious contractual interference.Lamar Outdoor Advertising filed a complaint on June 23, in the U.S.
Jenkins critical of Morrisey's NETL comments; Morrisey calls it 'desperate'
CHARLESTON – Evan Jenkins’ campaign for U.S. Senate is criticizing West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey for comments he made about the coal industry in a recent newspaper interview.
Woman sues Huntington City Mission for injuries
HUNTINGTON – A woman is suing Huntington City Mission after she claims she fell from a bunk bed ladder and was injured.
State cable companies sue over broadband law
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Cable Telecommunications Association, on behalf of its members, is suing the governor and the attorney general alleging the new broadband law could cause outages.
Patient blames Princeton doctor for injuries
PRINCETON — A Mercer County man is suing a Princeton doctor, alleging his negligence left a staple in the plaintiff's body.
Piedmont couple blames American Legion for car crash
KEYSER — A Piedmont couple is suing the American Legion, alleging negligence led to a motor vehicle crash that injured the plaintiffs.
Latest essay contest topic calls on Marshall students to examine controversial speakers issue
HUNTINGTON – An anonymous benefactor’s gift started a tradition at Marshall University in 2009 that calls on students to showcase their research, debate and writing skills in an essay contest that honors retired Cabell Circuit Judge Dan O’Hanlon.
Nautilus Insurance Co. claims it has no duty to defend GC&P Development, others in suit
WHEELING – An insurance company alleges it has no duty to indemnify two Wheeling limited liability corporations in a suit because they misrepresented that land they owned was vacant on an insurance application.
Webb named to top 10 best attorneys in state by institute
CHARLESTON – Charles “Rusty” Webb of the Webb Law Centre has been selected for membership to the 10 Best Attorneys for the State of West Virginia. The honor, given by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys, is one that the Charleston-based attorney is proud to accept.