News from July 2019
Brown Foodservice alleges Sam's HotDogs owes more than $2,000
CHARLESTON – A Kentucky company alleges it is owed more than $2,000 for goods it provided to a Charleston company.
State Supreme Court cites unethical billing practices in suspending Hassan's license to practice law for 6 months
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ordered the suspension of a Welch attorney after complaints were filed against him.
Federal judge files attorney removal order for Michael J. Marshall
CHARLESTON — An attorney removal order was filed in federal court for a former West Virginia attorney whose law license was annulled earlier this year.
Woman claims she was defamed by being falsely accused of stealing another woman's purse
CHARLESTON — A customer is suing a food store, alleging she was defamed by being accused of stealing a woman's purse.
Patron claims she was caused to slip and fall on convenience store's wet restroom floor
NEW CUMBERLAND — A woman is suing a convenience store owner following an alleged slip and fall.
Hearing held on motion to dismiss in FOIA case against Department of Commerce
CHARLESTON — A hearing was held Wednesday in a case involving a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request filed by a West Virginia attorney in an attempt to find out how RISE program funds were used after the 2016 floods.
Circuit judge allows Justice residency case to proceed
CHARLESTON — Kanawha Circuit Judge Charles E. King Jr. denied a motion to dismiss Wednesday in the case against Gov. Jim Justice over his residency.
Kroger shopper alleges liquid on floor of self-checkout area caused fall
CHARLESTON – A Charleston man alleges he was injured at a grocery store in the city because of liquid on the floor.
Former Department of Health and Human Resources employee alleges she was denied job because of harassment report
CHARLESTON – A Mingo County woman alleges she was denied a position because she reported a hostile working environment.
Attorney General announces prescription drug disposal site at state Capitol
CHARLESTON — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has collaborated with the capitol police to introduce a prescription drug disposal site at the state capitol, which will allow individuals to safely dispose of expired and unwanted medications.
Mechanic alleges Aero-Smith, Sylvanus Group failed to pay him
BECKLEY – Two companies and individuals named in a breach of contract suit have filed to remove the case to federal court.
Man claims WVU Board of Governors used harassment, intimidation to prevent him from attending board meeting
CHARLESTON — A man claims West Virginia University attempted to intimidate him and keep him from attending a board meeting.
Federal judge files attorney removal order for Timothy George Hayes
CHARLESTON — An attorney removal order was filed in federal court for a former West Virginia attorney whose law license was annulled this year.
Supreme Court reduces parole eligibility date by 5 years in appeal of plea-bargained kidnapping sentence
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals granted a writ of prohibition in an appeal in a case regarding a man who pled guilty to kidnapping in 2016.
Fired Nelson Tree Service employee cites harassment, workplace discrimination
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing her former employer, alleging she was treated unfairly and terminated due to her gender.
Staffing agency claims Skuttle Manufacturing owes it over $19,000 for provided services
CHARLESTON — A staffing service is suing a manufacturing company, alleging it was not paid for the services it delivered.
Worldwide Machinery's lawsuit against Columbia Gas for unjust enrichment transferred to federal venues
WHEELING — A lawsuit initially filed in Wetzel Circuit Court was removed to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of West Virginia and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia.
Premier Bank alleges Allmon Construction Management failed to pay note
CHARLESTON – A bank alleges a West Virginia corporation and its guarantees failed to pay a promissory note.
Woman alleges she was constructively terminated by Little General Store for taking medical leave
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman alleges she was constructively terminated from her job because she took medical leave.
Woman sues Apple, water company for fire
CHARLESTON — A lawsuit was filed against Apple Inc. and West Virginia-American Water Company alleging a fire caused by a malfunctioning iPad and the negligent maintenance of a fire hydrant caused the total loss of a Kanawha County home.