News from May 2018
Wayne Co. man alleges Ford sold unsafe vehicle
WAYNE — A Wayne County man is suing Ford, alleging breach of implied and express warranties.
Former employee accuses Kanawha Co. company of wrongful termination
CHARLESTON — A Charleston man is suing a Kanawha County business, alleging wrongful termination.
Police officer accuses Mullens officials of wrongful termination
PINEVILLE — A police officer is suing Mullens and its mayor, alleging discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination.
Texas paint business alleges Bridgeport contractor owes $92,000
WEST UNION — A Texas painting business is suing a Bridgeport contractor, alleging it owes more than $92,000 for breach of a subcontract agreement.
Crane dispatcher accuses former employers of disability discrimination
BECKLEY — A crane dispatcher is suing a Raleigh County construction business, alleging disability discrimination and wrongful termination.
Kanawha County property buyers accuse seller of fraudulent representation
CHARLESTON — Two Kanawha County property buyers are suing a seller, alleging fraudulent misrepresentation.
Greear, Salango running for Stucky's seat on Kanawha Circuit Court bench
CHARLESTON – Two candidates have filed paperwork to become the next Kanawha Circuit Judge.
Store manager accuses 7-Eleven of wrongful discharge
CHARLESTON — A Boone County woman is suing 7-Eleven, alleging discrimination, a hostile work environment and wrongful discharge.
Motor vehicle driver allegedly killed cyclist
CHARLESTON — A family member is suing a South Charleston motorist, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent the injuries and death of a cyclist.
Charleston couple alleges drowsy motorist caused crash
CHARLESTON — A Charleston couple is suing a motorist, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries to the plaintiffs.
Doddridge County property owner seeks to claim rights to her land
WEST UNION — A surviving daughter is suing an energy corporation, alleging fraudulent representation.
W.Va. joins seven other states in suit to end DACA
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has joined a coalition of six other states are suing the federal government, challenging the 2012 executive action that created the unconstitutional Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.
W.Va. reaches $2.65M settlement in VW emissions scandal
CHARLESTON — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey says West Virginia has reached $2.65 million settlement with Volkswagen and two other automakers while saving the state more than a half million dollars in legal fees and likely exceeding the payout it would have received in multistate litigation.
Judge in massive opioid case watching plaintiff lawyer spending, orders them to fly coach
CLEVELAND (Legal Newsline) - The judge overseeing multidistrict litigation against the opioid industry ordered plaintiffs’ attorneys to keep monthly records of the time they spend on their cases down to a tenth of an hour and imposed strict rules on who can collect fees, in an effort to prevent the excesses that have drawn criticism in other class actions and mass tort cases.
Former custodian accuses car dealership of sexual harassment
BECKLEY — A custodian is suing a Mount Hope Chevrolet dealership, alleging discrimination, sexual harassment and constructive eviction.
Pedestrian blames Bluefield property owners for bee attack
PRINCETON — A Bluefield man is suing two neighbors, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries to the plaintiff from a bee attack.
Supplier alleges mining company owes $15,000
BECKLEY — A supplier is suing a mining company, alleging breach of contract.
McDowell County Sheriff's Department accused of unlawful arrest
BLUEFIELD — A McDowell County man is suing a police officer and the county sheriff's department, alleging battery and violation of the plaintiff's civil rights.
Lenders allege Charleston dentist owes nearly $244,000
CHARLESTON — Two North Carolina lenders are suing a Charleston dentist, alleging she owes nearly $244,000 for breach of loan agreement and unjust enrichment.
The War on Coal is winding down slowly
The Battle of New Orleans was fought on January 8, 1815, two weeks after the signing of the peace treaty ending the War of 1812. If British General Edward Pakenham had had a cell phone, or even a beeper, he might have received notice of the treaty-signing before the battle began and been able to avoid his embarrassing defeat to Andrew Jackson.