News from April 2018
Roane Co. widower blames health care provider for wife's death
CHARLESTON — A Roane County widower is suing a Charleston health care provider, alleging negligence and reckless misconduct.
Customers accuse Ford dealer of violating lemon law
CHARLESTON — An Ohio County couple is suing Ford and a dealer, alleging violation of the lemon law.
Tenants blame Raleigh County apartment complex operator for fire
BECKLEY — Two tenants are suing a Raleigh County apartment complex operator, alleging negligence and breach of lease agreement.
Glass museum operator accuses remodeling company of negligence
MOUNDSVILLE — A glass museum operator is suing a remodeling company, alleging breach of contract and negligence.
Judge orders Justice to pay defaulted loan
CHARLESTON – A judge in Fayette County, Kentucky, has ordered Gov. Jim Justice to pay more than $9 million for a defaulted loan from a 2014 judgment in that state.
Morrisey wants unlicensed car dealerships immediately shut down
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is seeking the immediate and permanent shut down of car dealerships that he says are unlicensed and breaking the law.
Former employee alleges Speedway store operator violated wage laws
WINFIELD — A former employee is suing Speedway, alleging violation of workers compensation acts.
General contractor alleges gas companies owe nearly $5 million
NEW MARTINSVILLE — A West Virginia pipeline company is suing natural gas companies, alleging they owe more than $4.8 million for breach of a master service agreement and unjust enrichment.
Beckley couple blames water company for wife's illness
BECKLEY — A Beckley couple is suing a local utility company, alleging violation of statutory obligations regarding manganese content in the water.
Kanawha Co. man alleges debt collector violated law
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County man has filed a class action lawsuit against a debt collector, alleging violation of of state and federal law.
CEDLAW seeks to assist low-income, disadvantaged West Virginians
CHARLESTON — A low-income Marion County farmer is receiving legal assistance through a program that reached almost 50 growers during regional presentations the latter part of 2017, said the coordinator for the grant that funds the program during a recent interview.
Law school award winner: Competition provides 'pride, confidence, sense of accomplishment'
MORGANTOWN — This year's winner of West Virginia University College of Law Baker Cup says she came away from the moot court competition with more than simply the much coveted annual prize.
Judge denies full dismissal of Marshall discrimination suit
HUNTINGTON – A federal judge has ruled that a discrimination lawsuit against Marshall University by a former teacher will only be dismissed in part.
Judge dismisses discrimination lawsuit filed by former Tri-State Airport employee
HUNTINGTON – A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a former employee of Tri-State Airport who claimed the airport failed to accommodate him for his learning disability and wrongfully terminated his employment.
Putnam County attorney says roof on second home failed
WINFIELD – A prominent Putnam County attorney and his wife have filed a lawsuit claiming the shingled roof on their second home in Raleigh County has failed.
Former Clay County employees allege breach of contract
CLAY — Two former longtime Clay County employees are suing the county, alleging violation of employment contract.
Store manager accuses BP gas station of wrongful discharge
NEW CUMBERLAND — A store manager is suing her former employer and supervisor at a BP gas station in Wierton, alleging alleged retaliation and wrongful discharge.
General contractor alleges Milton property owners owe $29,000
POINT PLEASANT — A general contractor is suing Milton property owners and a mortgagee, alleging breach of written agreement.
Solution: revise HB 4009 and pass it again
House Bill 4009, capping the amount of settlement funds that the state Attorney General’s office can keep in its consumer protection fund, passed both houses of the Legislature by overwhelming margins, but was vetoed by Gov. Jim Justice.
With the foundation in place, state's future is limitless
CHARLESTON – Now that the dust has settled, and the static has quieted a little, I think there’s an opportunity to reflect a little bit about the past couple of months in terms of wins and losses for our state’s taxpayers.