News from 2018
Chiropractor accuses colleague of breach of contract
WINFIELD — An Ohio chiropractor is suing a fellow chiropractor from Putnam County, alleging breach of an agreement.
Huntington roofing contractor accuses former employee, competitor of misappropriation
HUNTINGTON — A Huntington roofing contractor is suing a former employee and competitor, alleging tortious interference with business relations and/or contracts.
Nursing assistant accuses facility of constructive discharge
RIPLEY — A certified nursing assistant is suing a Jackson County elder care facility and supervisor, alleging gender and religious discrimination, hostile work environment and constructive eviction.
Huntington Chamber PAC endorses Manchin for Senate, Wilkes and Jenkins for Court
HUNTINGTON – HuntPAC, the Political Action Committee for the Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce, has announced its endorsements for candidates for two statewide races in next month's general election.
State Senate should respect Supreme Court impeachment ruling
“If we do not stop the infighting, work together, and follow the rules ... we will destroy ourselves.”
Preserving election integrity means combatting election fraud
CHARLESTON – For years, many people have claimed that in-person voter fraud was non-existent in this state. I and many others were certain that fraud and voter intimidation still exists within our borders.
Conservator alleges medical center caused patient to suffer pressure sores
PRINCETON — A Mercer County man is suing a medical center, alleging negligence.
Surviving spouse alleges tax lien purchaser failed to notify owner of interest to acquire property
CHARLESTON — A surviving spouse is suing a tax lien purchaser, alleging failure to notify the plaintiff about the interest in her husband's property.
Arizona company alleges archery business owes nearly $16,000
PINEVILLE — An Arizona company is suing an archery business, alleging breach of contract.
Pet owner accuses humane society of violating his civil rights
CHARLESTON — An animal owner is suing a humane association, alleging violation of civil rights.
Justices to support Amendment 2, giving Legislature more oversight of court budget
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has voted to support the constitutional amendment that would give the state Legislature more oversight of the court system’s purse.
Democratic group sues Morrisey, AG's office for failing to fully respond to FOIA requests
CHARLESTON – A Democratic political group has filed a lawsuit claiming state Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office has failed to provide public records about its dealing with several drug companies.
Davis's impeachment trial continued
CHARLESTON – Former state Supreme Court Justice Robin Jean Davis’s impeachment trial has been continued.
Kanawha Co. woman claims Aldi's negligence caused injuries
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County woman is suing Aldi, alleging negligence that led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Beckley couple alleges Outback restaurant's negligence caused injuries to husband
BECKLEY — A Beckley couple is suing owners of an Outback restaurant, alleging negligence caused serious injuries to the husband.
Inmate allegedly died due to negligent supervision by prison officials
HUNTINGTON — A personal representative is suing state correctional facility officials, alleging deprivation of constitutional rights, negligence and wrongful death.
Pennsylvania couple couple alleges U.S. negligence caused husband to suffer electric shock
CLARKSBURG — A Pennsylvania couple is suing United States government agencies, alleging breach of duty and negligence in the electrocution of the husband.
Wheeling steel company alleges customer owes $104,000
WHEELING — A Wheeling steel company is suing a customer, alleging fraud and conversion.
Following state Supreme Court ruling, Workman's impeachment trial doesn't begin
CHARLESTON – The impeachment trial of Chief Justice Margaret Workman didn’t begin as scheduled following a state Supreme Court ruling last week putting a stop to it.
Davis wants Workman ruling expanded to stop her impeachment trial, too
CHARLESTON – Former Justice Robin Jean Davis has asked the state Supreme Court to expand a ruling stopping Chief Justice Margaret Workman’s impeachment trial to her impending trial as well.