News from April 2018
Whoa! Slow down! The climate-change lawsuits are getting out of control!
It's one thing for state and local governments to sue oil, gas, and coal companies, alleging that their fossil fuels contribute to some nebulous hazard called “global warming” or “climate change” (or “weird weather”) that creates some supposed damage that governments must expend public funds to rectify.
Stockholder alleges Wheeling financial business, board members breached fiduciary duties
WHEELING — A common stockholder has filed a class action lawsuit against a Wheeling financial business and its board members, alleging breach of fiduciary duties.
Judge orders Ford Motor Company to pay nearly $500,000 in sanctions
HUNTINGTON – A federal magistrate judge has ordered Ford Motor Company to pay nearly $500,000 in sanctions within 30 days for making material misrepresentations during the discovery process, which significantly increased the plaintiffs’ costs of litigation.
Wal-mart, customer settle lawsuit out of court
KINGWOOD – Wal-mart and a customer who alleged he was injured in its Kingwood store have agreed to settle a lawsuit out of court.
Woman sues Trans Union, Equifax for inaccurate credit reports
CHARLESTON – A woman is suing Trans Union and Equifax Information Services after she claims her credit reports were inaccurate and they refused to update them.
The only issue in November
POCA – As West Virginia Republicans grumble over our choices for the Senate this year, we have to look at the big picture. Judges.
Customer alleges Lowe's negligence caused her to trip on steel platform
BECKLEY — A Raleigh County woman is suing Lowe's, alleging negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Medical student accuses Raleigh Co. hospital, others of sexual harassment
BECKLEY — An Ohio medical student is suing a Curacao medical school and a Raleigh County hospital, alleging sexual harassment.
Motorist alleges taxi service driver caused crash
RIPLEY — A motorist is suing a transport service provider, alleging negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Valley Grove couple alleges construction company botched job
WHEELING — A Valley Grove couple is suing an Ohio construction company, alleging breach of implied warranty.
Oil and gas company challenges West Virginia's Flat-Rate Statute
CLARKSBURG, W. Va. (Legal Newsline) – A company leasing mineral rights to drill for oil and gas claims West Virginia's Flat-Rate Statute is unconstitutional.
Blankenship critical of Gazette editorial about him
CHARLESTON – Don Blankenship has lashed out at the Charleston Gazette-Mail, calling the writer of a recent editorial an idiot.
AG partnership sends man to prison on drug, firearms charges
CHARLESTON — A jury has found an eastern Panhandle man guilty of federal drug distribution and firearms charges, the product of a partnership between West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and U.S. Attorney Bill Powell.
Fayette County resident accuses county employee of assault
FAYETTEVILLE — A Fayette County man is suing the county commission and a county employee, alleging battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligence and vicarious liability.
Consumer alleges debt collector violated West Virginia law
FAYETTEVILLE — A West Virginia consumer is suing a debt collector, alleging abusive debt collection practices.
Conservation organization accuses U.S. Fish & Wildlife of violating FOIA
ELKINS — A conservation organization is suing a federal agency, alleging violation of the Freedom of Information Act.
Mercer Co. woman accuses debt collector of illegal repossession
PRINCETON — A Mercer County woman is suing debt collectors, alleging illegal debt collection, tort of outrage, conversion, invasion of privacy and negligence.
Freelance writer alleges Ripley mayor refused to honor FIOA requests
RIPLEY — A freelance writer is suing the city of Ripley and its mayor, alleging breach of duty.
AG's office joins forces with NRA for school protection seminar
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has partnered with the National Rifle Association to provide expert training in how to identify security vulnerabilities and protect students.
As Boulder sues, 15 states - including Colorado - oppose global warming lawsuits
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – Two days after local officials in the Boulder, Colo., area filed a lawsuit that attempts to hold large energy companies liable for the alleged effects of global warming, the state’s top lawyer showed that she disagrees with their legal argument by voicing her opposition to similar lawsuits in California.