News from May 2018
Putnam Co. man accuses auto dealer of selling defective vehicle
CHARLESTON — A Putnam County man is suing automobile dealers, alleging breach of implied and express warranties.
CALA: Innovator liability litigation could have stifled development of new drugs
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court’s ruling that a consumer can’t bring a claim against a brand-name drug manufacturer when they took a generic version is drawing reaction from both sides of the issue.
WV CALA celebrating its annual Juror Appreciation Week
CHARLESTON – A statewide legal reform group is celebrating its annual Juror Appreciation Week.
Virginia man claims Milton police officer rammed his vehicle
HUNTINGTON — A Virginia man is suing the city of Milton and one if its police officers, alleging negligence.
Morgantown woman accuses Gabe's, former co-worker of sexual harassment
MORGANTOWN — A Morgantown woman is suing her former employer and a co-worker, alleging sexual harassment discrimination and constructive termination.
Tire distributor alleges Cabell Co. company owes more than $2.5 million
HUNTINGTON — A tire distributor is suing a Cabell County company, alleging failure to pay more than $2.5 million for goods delivered.
Financial business alleges Huntington apartment owner owes nearly $12,000
HUNTINGTON — A New Jersey financial business is suing Huntington apartment owners, alleging it owes nearly $12,000 for breach of contract.
Ohio Co. woman accuses telemarketers of invasion of privacy
CLARKSBURG — An Ohio County woman is suing telemarketers, alleging violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Former employee accuses employer, staffing agent of retaliation
WINFIELD — A Jackson County man is suing his former employer and a staffing agent, alleging retaliation and unlawful termination.
Inmate alleges conspiracy to destroy all evidence
CHARLESTON — A prison inmate is suing employees of the state jail and correctional authority, alleging spoliation of evidence and civil conspiracy.
Worker alleges South Charleston business' negligence led to injuries
CHARLESTON — A St. Albans man is suing a South Charleston business, alleging negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
State Supreme Court annuls law license of Elkins attorney
CHARLESTON—The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has ordered the annulment of an attorney's law license after he was convicted of a crime.
Veteran program manager alleges age discrimination
HUNTINGTON — A longtime program manager is suing a Kentucky corporation, alleging age discrimination and wrongful termination.
Tech support specialist alleges retaliatory discharge
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County woman is suing an employer and supervisor, alleging disability discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination.
Charleston motorist alleges he was beaten after vehicle crash
CHARLESTON — A Charleston motorist is suing employers and employees, alleging negligence in causing a vehicle crash.
New U.S. Attorney Stuart to appear at Huntington Chamber dinner
HUNTINGTON – Recetntly appointed U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia Mike Stuart will be the keynote speaker at the annual Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce dinner May 22, 5 p.m.-8 p.m. at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena, 1 Center Plaza, in Huntington.
Manufacturers should not be liable for harm caused by competitors' products
Three out of five State Supreme Court justices last week declined to expand West Virginia's products liability law and refused to hold a brand-name drug manufacturer responsible for harm allegedly caused by a generic drug made and sold by another company.
West Virginia has lost a great one in Chris Stadelman
CHARLESTON – Our state is rich in natural resources such as coal, gas and timber. But, some people say our best natural resource is our people. If that’s the case (and I happen to think it is), West Virginia lost one of its greatest resources last week.
W.Va. ahead of the game when it comes to sports betting
CHARLESTON – A U.S. Supreme Court ruling makes sports gambling legal across the country, and West Virginia already is ahead of the game.
Human resources worker accuses Gestamp of wrongful termination
CHARLESTON — A human resources worker is suing her former employers, alleging discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination.