News from April 2018
Ruggier golf event to benefit MS Society in West Virginia
HURRICANE – The fourth annual Duane Ruggier MS Golf Tournament to benefit the Multiple Sclerosis Society is set for May 7 at Sleepy Hollow Country Club in Teays Valley.
Cabell drug court teams with Marshall University to fight abuse
HUNTINGTON -- The Cabell County Drug Court is partnering with the Marshall University Behavioral Health Center to help individuals and families struggling with drug abuse.
Energy company alleges Wetzel County officials violated state law
NEW MARTINSVILLE — A Wetzel County energy company is suing county officials, alleging breach of contract and violation of state and federal law.
Construction business alleges transport company failed to pay for work
LOGAN — A Logan County construction business is suing a transport company, alleging breach of contract.
Estate representative alleges liability insurer failed to pay
CHARLESTON — A Boone County woman is suing a liability insurer, alleging breach of duty.
Injured motorist accuses insurance company of breach of contract
CHARLESTON — An injured motorist is suing a licensed insurer, alleging breach of contract.
Logan County landlord accuses tenant, guarantors of unpaid rent
LOGAN — A Logan landlord is suing tenants, alleging breach of a lease agreement and unjust enrichment.
Legislative audit focuses on state vehicle use by Ketchum, Loughry
CHARLESTON – Two West Virginia Supreme Court justices may have violated the state Ethics Act by driving state vehicles for personal use, according to a legislative audit.
Anti-sex trafficking bill backed by Morrisey signed into law
CHARLESTON —West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey backed federal legislation aimed at combating online sex trafficking as part of his broader focus on better identifying and ending human trafficking in the Mountain State.
Morrisey warns consumers of tax scams as filing deadline approaches
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is reminding consumers to be on the lookout for tax scams or tactics that could jeopardize personal information as consumers work to meet the approaching filing deadline of Tuesday, April 17.
Injured Putnam Co. motorist alleges insurance company breached contract
CHARLESTON — A Putnam County woman is suing a licensed insurer, alleging citing alleged breach of contract and unfair practices.
AGs office files lawsuit against Equifax
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has filed a lawsuit against Equifax alleging it ignored warnings to secure its system, failed to safeguard consumer information and stalled in notifying the public of a data breach that affected 148 million consumers nationwide.
Opioid judge orders trials, DEA records as 'step toward defeating the disease'
CLEVELAND (Legal Newsline) - The federal judge overseeing hundreds of lawsuits against opioid manufacturers and distributors has ordered a series of bellwether trials starting in 2019 to test disputed legal theories and facts before live juries, all but admitting defeat in his initial goal of crafting a global settlement and solution to the opioid crisis this year.
AG's office secures state's first handgun recognition with Minnesota
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey secured recognition of the state's concealed handgun licenses in Minnesota, ensuring for the first time ever that Mountain State permits will be recognized in the Land of 10,000 Lakes.
Customer blames Wheeling Island casino for burn injuries
WHEELING — An Ohio man is suing a Wheeling Island casino, alleging negligence led to the plaintiff suffering burns.
Wendy's employee with medical disability alleges discrimination
MOUNDSVILLE — An employee with a medical disability is suing a Marshall County restaurant operator, alleging denial of reasonable accommodations.
WVU Law event raises $24,000 for public interest fellowships
MORGANTOWN – West Virginia College of Law’s Public Interest Advocates student organization raised about $24,000 for fellowships to WVU Law students who work in public interest organizations during the summer and after graduation at its annual dinner and auction March 22, according to WVU Center for Law and Public Service director Jennifer Powell.
Putnam Co. motorist alleges insurer failed to cover all costs
CHARLESTON — A Putnam County man is suing a licensed insurer, alleging breach of an insurance contract.
WVU Law student's prison transportation industry law review article earns national award
MORGANTOWN – West Virginia University College of Law third-year student Jaden Rhea’s West Virginia Law Review article about the privatized prison transportation industry has earned her one of 15 Burton Distinguished Legal Writing Award for Law Schools for 2018.
Huntington business alleges contractor owes more than $26,000
KINGWOOD — A Huntington business is suing a Preston County contractor, alleging breach of credit and guaranty agreement in failing to pay more than $26,000.