News from 2017
Judge denied grievance by former teacher who made anti-Muslim tweets
CHARLESTON – An administrative law judge has denied the grievance of a former teacher who was fired last year after making anti-Muslim tweets.
Morrisey advises buyers to beware of flooded cars hitting market
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is urging consumers to exercise caution when purchasing used vehicles potentially submerged by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma’s flooding rains.
Morrisey leads 25-state coalition supporting abolition of waters rule
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, along with Wisconsin Attorney General Brad D. Schimel, is leading a 25-state coalition in support of permanently rescinding language used in the 2015 Waters of the United States rule.
Baxter hopes First District is ready to take a chance on him
WHEELING – The leaders of the global law firm of Orrick, Herrington and Sutcliffe took a chance on Ralph Baxter in the late 1980s, naming him CEO. Now, Baxter hopes the residents of West Virginia’s first congressional district are ready to take a chance on him as well.
Man seeks damages from Kroger after falling shelf allegedly injured head
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County Kroger shopper alleges that he was injured when a shelf fell on his head.
Female employee alleges she was wrongfully terminated by SuperValu
HUNTINGTON – A Cabell County woman is seeking reinstatement to her position or front pay after she was allegedly terminated because of her sex.
Customer at Charleston Kroger alleges wet floor caused fall
CHARLESTON – A patron alleges she was injured at a grocery store in Charleston because of a slippery floor.
Man alleges he was wrongfully terminated by Asplundh
CHARLESTON – A Sutton man alleges he was discharged in retaliation by his employer because of his need for medical leave.
WVU Law student says National Labor Relations Board externship 'wonderful experience'
MORGANTOWN – Two third-year students at the West Virginia University College of Law spent last summer working at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) in Pittsburgh getting a taste of real-world experiences that should help them in their careers.
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.