News from 2018
Consumer accuses Mo. law firm of violating West Virginia statute
FAYETTEVILLE — A Fayette County man has filed a class action lawsuit against a Kansas City, Missouri, law firm, alleging violation of the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act.
18 employees accuse Marathon of wrongful discharge
WAYNE — Eighteen employees are suing the Marathon petroleum company, managers and supervisors, alleging fraud, wrongful discharge, breach of employment contract, promissory estoppel, breach of contract, detrimental reliance, unjust enrichment and defamation.
Vehicle passenger alleges negligence caused crash
PHILIPPI — A Barbour County woman is suing a senior center and a driver, alleging negligence in causing a vehicle crash.
Another former student files abuse lawsuit against Salem boarding school
CHARLESTON — A former student is suing a Harrison County boarding school, alleging mistreatment and child abuse.
Matulis gets up to 5 years in prison
CHARLESTON — Charleston physician Steven Matulis has been sentenced to prison for one count of sexual abuse.
Allen Loughry’s long goodbye
Yes, Allen Loughry, the convicted and suspended state Supreme Court justice who looked like he’d never leave, is finally gone – from the Court, at least – but he’s liable to dominate headlines in state and local media for months to come.
How Joe Manchin won
MORGANTOWN – Months before the 2018 General Election, politicos wondered how Democratic Senator Joe Manchin could win re-election in a state that had flipped to red and given Donald Trump a 42-point victory over Hillary Clinton. Early on, Manchin was tagged with the “vulnerable Democrat” label.
Customer alleges storage facility operator's negligence caused loss of heirlooms
PRINCETON — A Mercer County customer is suing a storage facility operator, alleging breach of a lease agreement.
Physician assistant alleges disability discrimination in firing
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County physician assistant is suing the state medical board, alleging disability discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination.
Monongalia County couple accuses health care providers for medical negligence
MORGANTOWN — A Monongalia County husband and wife are suing health care providers, alleging negligence.
Former employee accuses Jackson County rehabilitation facility operator of retaliation
RIPLEY — A former employee is suing a Jackson County rehabilitation facility operator, alleging failure to adhere to its own policy.
Former employee accuses taxi service of wrongful termination
BECKLEY — A Raleigh County man is suing a taxi company, alleging disability discrimination and wrongful termination.
Vote No Coalition files suit against Warner for free speech violations
CHARLESTON — A lawsuit was filed against West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner last week alleging violations of free speech.
Disc jockey alleges Moose lodge's negligence caused him to fall
CHARLESTON — A Cross Lanes man is suing a Kanawha County Moose lodge, alleging negligence caused him to suffer injuries.
Butcher alleges he lost job due to his sexual preference
HUNTINGTON — A butcher is suing a food company, alleging sexual discrimination and wrongful termination.
Insurance company alleges roofing contractor owes more than $12,000
CHARLESTON — An insurance company is suing an Elkview roofing contractor, alleging breach of an insurance contract and unjust enrichment.
Auto parts supplier alleges business customer owes $38,000
CHARLESTON — Advance Auto Parts is suing a Kanawha County business customer, alleging failure to pay more than $38,000 for purchased products.
Loughry resigns from Supreme Court
CHARLESTON – Allen Loughry has resigned from the West Virginia Supreme Court. Gov. Jim Justice announced Nov. 10 he had received Loughry's resignation letter.
Supreme Court gives Morrisey deadline to comply with FOIA
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has until the end of November to file court documents in a case against him for failing to respond to a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request from more than one year ago.
Legislature will hear new impeachment article against Loughry next week
CHARLESTON – A new impeachment article against convicted and suspended state Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry will go before lawmakers next week.