News from 2017
Supreme Court says former investigators weren’t misclassified
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has issued a memorandum decision, ruling that five former state Division of Highways Legal Division investigators were not misclassified.
Couple sues Antero Resources for fire, damages
CLARKSBURG – A couple is suing Antero Resources Corporation after they claim it was responsible for a fire that caused an employee severe burns and injuries.
Supreme Court says truancy complaint filing wasn’t malicious
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals issued a memorandum decision, stating that a truancy complaint filing wasn’t malicious in the case of a student who had missed more than two weeks of school.
Woman sues Central Transport for discrimination
CHARLESTON – A woman is suing Central Transport LLC after she claims it discriminated against her based on her sex.
Woman says law firm coerced her into settling pelvic mesh case
CHARLESTON – A Georgia law firm involved in pelvic mesh litigation is asking for a federal court to dismiss a legal malpractice case against it.
Woman alleges she was victim of sexual harassment while working at Wendy's
CHARLESTON – A former employee of a Wendy's franchise alleges that she was forced to quit her job because of sexual harassment from a co-worker.
Alpha Contracting & Sons alleged to have failed to replace generator
FAYETTEVILLE – A Fayetteville woman alleges that a Beckley business installed a generator that does not sufficiently power her house.
New Beginnings Contracting alleged to have used defective materials for deck
BECKLEY – A Daniels man alleges that a deck he had installed was constructed using defective materials.
Homeowners allege Wells Fargo, Selene Finance failed to modify loan
KINGWOOD – Two Martinsburg property owners allege their mortgage servicers used illegal and abusive loan servicing practices.
Jenkins asks fellow Senate candidates to sign 'People Over Pills' pledge
CHARLESTON – U.S. Senate candidate Evan Jenkins has signed a pledge to refuse campaign donations from “pharmaceutical companies and their lobbyists,” and he’s asking his fellow candidates to sign it as well.
Attention, Walmart shoppers: check the expiration dates
When you're at the supermarket, do you open a cartons of eggs before adding it to your basket to make sure none are cracked? Do you reach for a jug of milk at the back of the cooler, assuming it will be fresher?
President Trump is right to decertify Iran deal
CHARLESTON – By decertifying the Iran deal, President Trump has taken an important step toward making the United States, and the world, a safer place.
Mother files suit against Light Enterprises after child was burned
KINGWOOD – A mother residing in Preston County alleges her minor son was injured because their landlord permitted other tenants to unlawfully burn refuse on its lots.
Woman says Rainbow Tavern negligently entrusted man with vehicle
MOUNDSVILLE – A Marshall County woman alleges a Glen Dale business failed to train a Moundsville man and that she was damaged as a result.
Former Gabriel Bros. Inc. employee files suit alleging disability discrimination
HUNTINGTON – A Huntington woman alleges she was terminated from her employment because of her disability.
Man seeks damages from the city of Grafton after fall on steps
GRAFTON – A man alleges negligently constructed steps located near a street in Grafton caused him to trip and fall.
Brayman Construction seeks damages after breaking neck in fall on jobsite
BECKLEY – An Aurora man alleges he was injured on the job because his construction company employer violated Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards.
Terra Alta man alleges settlement agreement regarding foreclosure of property was breached
KINGWOOD – A Terra Alta man alleges a loan broker and servicer breached a settlement agreement regarding his property.
DiTrapano leaves a rich, colorful legacy
When a man like Rudy DiTrapano, your legal mentor and friend, lives a full life for 89 years, you're naturally sad but you have an abiding sense of gratitude that he was around so long and so sharp until the very end. But some lives touch you and so many others in such profound ways that their death is especially noteworthy and significant. And you find yourself not willing to say good-bye silently. That’s the case with Rudy. I've got to publicly thank him and pay tribute to his incredible life.
Morrisey among 46 AGs in expanded generic drug antitrust lawsuit
CHARLESTON — West Virginia has joined 45 other states seeking to expand an antitrust lawsuit to include 18 generic drug manufacturers and 15 generic drugs used to treat diabetes, heart and blood disorders, infections and other health conditions.