News from May 2018
If you must go to court, be prepared
You have to wonder why some people bother going to court. It’s not just a matter of luck like the lottery, where all you have to do is buy a ticket and wait for the results to be announced. The process isn’t automated, self-propelled. You can’t file suit and expect the case to win itself.
Why would West Virginians want an independent senator?
Democrat Joe Manchin told voters he would protect our Second Amendment rights if we elected him to the Senate. Once he got in, he proposed more gun control. Manchin also said he would vote to repeal Obamacare. In eight years in Washington, he has declined several opportunities to do so. But my favorite lie from Manchin came last August in an interview with the Charleston Gazette-Mail.
Supreme Court denies U-Haul request to keep case from being a class action
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has rejected U-Haul’s request for a writ of prohibition to prevent a case from being certified as a class action.
Charleston attorney applauds proposed EPA regulations
CHARLESTON – A Charleston attorney thinks the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's newly proposed regulations could provide the energy industry with a much needed pathway to greater transparency.
Bailes sworn in as new Kanawha County magistrate
CHARLESTON — Jesse Bailes, the newest Kanawha magistrate, was sworn in May 18 to fill the vacancy left last July by Julie Yeager's resignation.
Parents, child allege Kroger's negligence caused injuries
CHARLESTON — Two parents and their child are suing Kroger, alleging negligent entrustment and premises liability.
Ohio interior design company alleges Charleston business owes $24,000
CHARLESTON — An Ohio company is suing a Charleston health care design firm, alleging it owes more than $24,000 for breach of contract.
Surviving relatives accuse prison, health care providers of wrongful death
CHARLESTON — Surviving relatives are suing police and medical institutions, alleging breach of duty, medical malpractice and wrongful death.
Peerless Block & Brick claims Ohio company owes nearly $6,000
CHARLESTON — A St. Albans business is suing an Ohio company, alleging breach of contract in failing to pay nearly $6,000.
Mortgage holder accuses Wells Fargo of abusive conduct
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County man is suing Wells Fargo Bank, alleging oppressive debt collection practices.
Davis, Canterbury draw focus in second legislative audit report
CHARLESTON – The second part of an audit of the state Supreme Court took another look at use of state vehicles by justices and staff as well as other issues.
Blankenship accepts Constitution Party nomination to run for Senate
CHARLESTON – Just weeks after losing the Republican primary, Don Blankenship has accepted the nomination to be the Constitution Party's candidate for the U.S. Senate.
Justices: Pharmaceutical companies properly warned mothers of risks
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has ruled that the mass litigation panel rightfully awarded summary judgment to three drug companies in two product liability cases.
Jenkins invites EPA chief to view West Virginia's coal resurgence
CHARLESTON – U.S. Rep. Evan Jenkins said he has invited Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt to come to West Virginia to see the resurgence of the region’s coal mining industry after the Trump administration relaxed alleged damaging regulations enacted by the Obama administration.
Customer alleges used car sellers hid truth about vehicle
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County woman is suing Boone County used car sellers, alleging fraud and breach of duty.
Couple accuses hospital, security guards of excessive force
HUNTINGTON — A Mason County couple is suing a a Huntington hospital and security guards, alleging negligence and excessive use of force.
Elderly homeowner accuses financial institution of wrongful property sale
CHARLESTON — An elderly St. Albans man is suing a financial institution, alleging wrongful sale of a residential property.
Former employee accuses Kanawha County business of wrongful termination
CHARLESTON — A Raleigh County woman is suing her former employer, alleging age discrimination and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
Masonry company alleges home improvement firm owes more than $6,000
CHARLESTON — A St. Albans masonry company is suing a Danville home improvement firm, alleging breach of contract and unjust enrichment in failing to pay more than $6,000.
Visitor alleges Cross Lanes apartment complex's negligence caused fall
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County man is suing Cross Lanes apartment complex operators, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.