News from 2017
Hardiman Contracting alleged to have failed to do work as contracted
HUNTINGTON – A Huntington couple alleges that their home is in a state of disrepair because a contractor failed to properly do work as contracted.
Bannon seems to be firmly seated on the Morrisey train
CHARLESTON – Former White House adviser Steve Bannon seemingly is throwing his support behind West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s 2018 U.S. Senate campaign.
Cabell Co. parents blame school board after child loses tooth on playground
HUNTINGTON – The parents of an elementary school student have filed a suit against the Cabell County of Education after the student lost a tooth on the playground.
Man alleges Huntington Alloys failed to provide training for cleaning equipment
HUNTINGTON – An Ohio man who was burned while working at a Huntington alloy plant alleges unsafe working conditions caused the injuries.
Man injured by machine at Service Wire Co. alleges company failed to implement safeguards
HUNTINGTON – A Hurricane man injured in an industrial accident at a Culloden warehouse facility alleges that his employer's failure to equip a machine with safeguards caused his injuries.
Huntington Applebee's customer alleges slippery floor caused fall
HUNTINGTON – A Huntington woman claims she was injured at a restaurant in the city because of a substance on the floor.
Washburn Property & Contracting alleges it had to replace deck because instructions weren't provided
CHARLESTON – A Charleston contractor alleges that it was not provided instructions for the installation of vinyl decking.
Woman alleges she was subjected to sexual harassment at Arch Coal
GRAFTON – A woman formerly employed by Arch Coal Inc. alleges she was forced to quit her job because of unchecked sexual harassment.
Amma couple claims insurer still owes benefits to cover flash flooding damages
CHARLESTON – An Amma couple has filed suit against an insurer over coverage for flooding that damaged their home.
Defendants file answers in Waterfront Place Hotel unjust enrichment lawsuit
CLARKSBURG – The defendants in a lawsuit alleging unjust enrichment have filed answers denying allegations against them.
Woman sues Boone County Assessor’s Office for wrongful termination
CHARLESTON – A woman is suing the Boone County Assessor’s Office after she claims her employment was wrongfully terminated and politically motivated.
Woman accuses Westfield Insurance Company of breach of contract
HUNTINGTON – A woman is suing Westfield Insurance Company after she claims it failed to pay underinsured motorist benefits.
Couple sues TransCanada USA Services, others for property damages
BLUEFIELD – A couple is suing TransCanada USA Services after they claim it and others damaged their property when constructing a pipeline near their property.
Woman accuses Verizon Wireless of consumer credit violations
BLUEFIELD – A woman is suing Verizon Wireless after she claims it violated the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act.
Federal judge gives water crisis settlement preliminary approval
CHARLESTON – A federal judge has granted preliminary approval on the settlement involving the January 2014 water crisis.
Manchin critical of W.Va. House delegation for MSHA funding vote
CHARLESTON – Sen. Joe Manchin recently criticized West Virginia’s three Republican congressmen for voting against additional funding for the Mine Safety and Health Administration.
Why does the fight against opioid insurance incentives matter?
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey recently led a coalition of 37 states and territories urging health insurance companies to examine financial incentives that contribute to the opioid epidemic in West Virginia. Using information from Morrisey's office, the following question and answer guide explains why the initiative matters.
Citizens United endorses Morrisey in U.S. Senate race
CHARLESTON – The Citizens United Political Victory Fund has endorsed West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey in the 2018 race for the U.S. Senate seat currently occupied by Democratic Senator Joe Manchin.
Supreme Court suspends law license of Virginia attorney
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has suspended the law license of a Virginia attorney who also practices in West Virginia.
National law firm Frost Brown Todd accepting bitcoin for payment
CHARLESTON – Frost Brown Todd is among the first law firms in the country to accept bitcoin.