News from April 2019
Garbage disposal company accused of negligence in Marine recruiter's death
BECKLEY— A woman is suing a garbage disposal company, alleging her husband was caused to suffer and die due to a collision caused by its negligence.
Woman claims she was fired by Genesis Healthcare after complaining of workplace sexual harassment
BECKLEY — A former employee is suing a health care company, alleging she was sexually harassed and then terminated after whistleblowing.
Man files suit against city of Beckley, Travelers Indemnity over collision with city employee
BECKLEY – A Raleigh County man and a minor child are seeking damages from their insurer and the city of Beckley over an auto accident in the city with one of its employees.
Putnam man files lawsuit over school board decision to stay open during teacher walkout
WINFIELD – A Putnam County man has filed a lawsuit against the county Board of Education regarding the decision to keep schools open in February when every other county board in the state closed because of a two-day teacher strike.
AG's office wins judgment against Putnam County flooring contractor
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has won restitution, a civil penalty and a court order to permanently block a Putnam County flooring contractor from any future work in the area of home improvement sales and installation.
South Carolina man files medical negligence suit against Raleigh County dentist over tooth implants
BECKLEY – A South Carolina man alleges a Raleigh County dentist negligently placed tooth implants and caused the loss of those implants and other issues.
Man alleges F-5 Investigation breached peace when repossessing his vehicle
BECKLEY – A Bradley man alleges a repossession company breached the peace when it repossessed his vehicle.
Vecellio and Grogan Inc. accused of retaliatory termination after employee reported unsafe working conditions
BECKLEY — A man is suing his employer, alleging that he was terminated after raising concerns about safety and needing medical leave.
Laboratory Corp. of America alleges Williamson Medical Group owes more than $17,000
WILLIAMSON – A North Carolina company alleges a Kentucky business failed to pay it for services provided.
Former Warren Distribution employee alleges age, disability factors in termination
WHEELING – An Ohio man alleges he was terminated by his Glen Dale employer due to his age and disability.
Rebekah Coal allegedly failed to pay Flemington man per agreement
GRAFTON – A Flemington man alleges a Thornton-based coal company failed to pay him money due under an agreement.
JACKSON KELLY PLLC: Jackson Kelly PLLC Attorney Honored with Distinguished Pro Bono Award
Rachel Ludwig will be honored at the State Bar Annual Reception to be held on April 7 at 7:00 p.m. at the Embassy Suites in Charleston. Legal Aid of WV will present Rachel with the Distinguished Pro Bono Award.
West Virginia is really cooking now
People used to work in their homes. The frontier family and the mom-and-pop shop were the norm once. Maybe they will be again.
2019 Legislative Session: A victory for Agriculture
CHARLESTON – With the 2019 Legislative Session in the books, we now have time to reflect on what our state leaders have accomplished.
West Virginia committed to remain a national leader in election cybersecurity
CHARLESTON – The old saying goes, “Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.” When it comes to technology, the new saying is, “Hack me once, shame on me.”
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF WEST VIRGINIA: Justice Department observes national crime victims’ rights week with events throughout the country
In observance of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, April 7-13, 2019, the Northern District of West Virginia’s United States Attorney’s Office will speak to several schools about social media, online safety and drug prevention, as well as hold a human trafficking training in Shepherdstown, all to help prevent and support victims in the district.
Man alleges Capital Accounts harassed him with collection calls at work
CHARLESTON – A Fayette County man is suing a debt collection agency over allegations it harassed him with the collection of an alleged debt.
Paramount Senior Living at Ona resident files suit after another resident struck her with bed rail
HUNTINGTON – A Cabell County woman is suing a senior living center after a male resident at the facility struck her with a bed rail.
Homeowner alleges Westfield Insurance wrongfully denied property damage claim
WHEELING – A Valley Grove man alleges his insurer wrongfully denied his claim for property damage allegedly caused by mine subsidence.
Former Lexington Coal employee files suit over termination after medical leave
LOGAN – A Delbarton man is suing his Milton employer over allegations he was terminated in retaliation after taking time off at a doctor's orders.