News from February 2018
Employee files suit against A M Communications over allegedly unlawful pay practices
CHARLESTON – A service technician for a Suddenlink Communications subcontractor alleges he was not paid in a timely manner.
City National Bank alleges two Justice companies defaulted on agreement
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County national banking association alleges it is owed $3.8 million from two Virginia companies owned by West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice.
CAMC patient alleges private information was disclosed to third parties
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman alleges that her private medical information was disclosed to third parties without her permission by a staff member of a Charleston medical facility.
Justice holds three town hall meetings regarding teacher strike
CHARLESTON –Gov. Jim Justice held three town hall meetings regarding West Virginia’s second ever statewide teacher strike on Monday.
American College of Bankruptcy to honor Judge Patrick M. Flatley
Federal Judge Patrick M. Flatley’s decorated career has earned a unanimous seal of approval from the American College of Bankruptcy.
Marshall University lecture series to look at Title IX
Marshall University will be focusing on the issue of equality between men and women during their Spring Amicus Curiae Lecture Series, which begins in March.
Judge dismisses John Oliver defamation suit
MOUNDSVILLE – A Marshall Circuit Court judge has dismissed a lawsuit against John Oliver alleging defamation of character for an episode of Oliver’s show on HBO from last June.
Judge dismisses counts in lawsuit against Raleigh County Emergency Operating Center
CHARLESTON – A judge granted a motion in part to dismiss a lawsuit against Raleigh County Emergency Operating Center and others after the plaintiff claimed two sheriff’s deputies used excessive force.
Bail reform bill's passage step toward fixing 'broken' system, ACLU-WV policy director says
CHARLESTON – Bail reform legislation to change how West Virginia magistrates set bond in misdemeanor criminal cases that passed the state House of Delegates will help fix a broken system, a civil liberties advocate said.
Supreme Court imposes sanctions on Keyser attorney
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has imposed sanctions on a Keyser attorney for alleged violations of misconduct.
Woman sues Genesis Healthcare for father-in-law’s wrongful death
CHARLESTON –A woman is suing Genesis Healthcare after she claims they are responsible for her father-in-law’s death.
Couple sues ICG Beckley, Arch Coal for work injury
BECKLEY – A couple is suing ICG Beckley and Arch Coal after they claim the companies are responsible for a work injury rendering a 29-year-old a quadriplegic.
Man sues Genesis Healthcare for brother’s injuries, death
CHARLESTON – A man is suing Genesis Healthcare after he claims it is responsible for his brother’s injuries and death.
Three lawsuits filed against Hurricane Specialized for car accident
WHEELING – Three lawsuits have been filed against Hurricane Specialized LLC after they plaintiffs claim they were injured in a car accident.
Another lawsuit filed against Bizzack Construction
LOGAN – Another lawsuit has been filed against Bizzack Construction for property damages from highway construction.
Two lawsuits filed against WV Metal Wholesalers for car accident
BECKLEY – Two lawsuits have been filed against WV Metal Wholesalers Inc. for a car accident that caused injuries.
Man sues Lowe’s for age discrimination
ELKINS – A man is suing Lowe’s Home Centers after he claims his employment was terminated and he was discriminated against based on his age.
Jenkins, Morrisey go toe-to-toe over state's plan to stop drug problem
CHARLESTON – Two of the leading Republican candidates for Joe Manchin’s U.S. Senate seat continue to spar in a war of words.
AG's office says contractor probe leads to criminal indictment
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office recently led an investigation that resulted in the indictment of a contractor operating in the Mountain State.
Mardi Gras Casino and Resort patron allege track lights on floor caused injuries
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman alleges she was injured at a Nitro casino and needed surgery afterward.