News from December 2019
Buyers claim real estate broker failed to disclose problems with septic system with their Fayette County property
FAYETTEVILLE – The buyers of a Fayetteville property allege Blake Real Estate Development failed to disclose the fact the property had a defective and inadequate septic system prior to their purchase.
R&L Transfer files suit against Sierra Carriers over I-77 tractor-trailer collision
CHARLESTON – R&L Transfer has filed suit against a Texas carrier and its driver over allegations it sustained more than $80,000 in damages in a tractor-trailer collision on Interstate 77 in Kanawha County.
Woman sues DHHR for being placed with biological father who impregnated her
CHARLESTON — A 21-year-old who became pregnant by her biological father after she was placed in his care when she was 11 has filed a lawsuit against the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, claiming she should've never been placed in his care.
Morrisey urges quick passage of federal anti-robocall legislation
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is urging the U.S. Senate to take quick action and give final approval to the TRACED Act, which is legislation designed to curb unlawful robocalls.
Former South Central Regional Jail inmate burned by malfunctioning dishwasher sues kitchen services provider
CHARLESTON – A former inmate at the South Central Regional Jail who suffered chemical burns while working on kitchen duty is seeking damages from the jail's kitchen services provider and a supervisor.
Two businesses face suit after trailer they worked on loses wheel, causes accident in Wetzel County
NEW MARTINSVILLE – An insurance company is seeking damages from two companies after the wheel/tire assembly on a commercial trailer they did work on became separated and caused injuries to the driver of another vehicle.
Ohio County Board of Education faces suit by former teacher alleging disability discrimination
WHEELING – The Ohio County Board of Education is facing a suit by a former teacher who alleges she was denied reasonable accommodations and fired for missing work due to her disability.
Man alleges Raleigh County appraiser paid $9,000 retainer failed to perform appraisal
PETERSBURG – A Seneca Rocks man alleges a Raleigh County real estate appraiser received a $9,000 retainer and failed to perform an appraisal on his commercial property in Grant County.
Man injured in Route 60 accident sues Wholesale Tire over its driver's alleged negligence
HUNTINGTON – Wholesale Tire is facing a suit filed by a Huntington man who was injured in a Route 60 vehicle accident allegedly caused by one of the company's drivers.
Southern West Virginia Paving claims Louisiana company owes more than $60,000 for materials
SUMMERSVILLE – A Sprague company alleges a Louisiana-based entity owes it more than $60,000 for materials it supplied per a 2017 contract.
Class action lawyers bicker over how to split $3.7M; One firm couldn't work well with others, judge ruled
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) – An ugly disagreement over a portion of $3.7 million in attorneys' fees and expenses from the $10 million settlement reached last spring in a class action against Bank of New York Mellon probably won't be decided this year.
Judge rules state didn't shortchange employees in payroll system switch
CHARLESTON – A senior status judge has ruled that state employees were not shortchanged when the state switched from twice monthly to biweekly pay.
Charleston condo owner sues association over ground shifting, eroding in common area
CHARLESTON – A Charleston condo owner is suing her property owners association claiming the common ground area near her condo has shifted and caused damage to her condo and deck.
Woman files suit against Crossroads Recovery Center after falling while cleaning gutters
WILLIAMSON – A Cowen woman is suing a recovery center over allegations she sustained injuries while in the program.
West Virginia Sheet Metal Worker's apprentice claims he faced discrimination due to his race
CHARLESTON – A South Charleston man working in the West Virginia Sheet Metal Worker's Joint Apprenticeship Training Center program alleges he faced discrimination because he is African-American.
Supreme Court sides with WVDEA in former employee's suit over allegations of failure to accommodate
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that the West Virginia Department of Education and the Arts rightfully found that a former employee did not require an accommodation to perform the essential functions of her job.
Supreme Court grants writ regarding class certification in Municipal Water Works case
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals granted a writ of prohibition in a case involving Municipal Water Works.
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Underscores Importance of Safe Cyber Monday Shopping
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey reminds consumers to use caution and protect their personal information as the holiday shopping season begins with Cyber Monday.
BAILEY & GLASSER LLP: Bailey Glasser Offers Legal Services to West Virginia Cannabis Industry
The West Virginia Office of Medical Cannabis has announced they will begin to accept applications on December 19, 2019, from companies seeking to operate as marijuana growers, processors, distributors or laboratories within the state
Lawsuit over allegations of physician's negligence over teen's suicide transferred to Putnam County
WINFIELD – A lawsuit against a physician was transferred from Kanawha Circuit Court to Putnam Circuit Court.