News from July 2019
O'Brien's Rent-All & Sales has allegedly failed to pay $12,000 for rental equipment
WHEELING — A sales company is suing a client who has allegedly failed to pay for rental equipment.
Gibson Construction claims it is owed over $14,000 on finished project
CHARLESTON — A construction company is suing a client who has allegedly failed to pay.
Woman files lawsuit after falling through floor while viewing a property for sale
PRINCETON — A woman is suing a property owner and real estate agent, alleging she was injured while viewing a property for sale.
Inmate claims he was assaulted by Logan County correctional officer
LOGAN — An inmate is suing a correctional officer, alleging he was assaulted.
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Stands Up for National Guardsmen Back Pay, Employment
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a 24-state effort to protect National Guardsmen from losing their jobs, pay and benefits after serving their communities on state active duty.
Realtime Reporters' mock trials assist case preparation
Focus groups like the ones produced by Realtime Reporters can provide a worthwhile way for trial lawyers to assess the merits of a case.
Tug Valley High teacher allegedly provided alcohol and her vehicle to underage students
WILLIAMSON — A father is suing a school board, alleging his underage son was given alcohol by a teacher and was subsequently involved in a car accident.
Visitor claims he tripped and fell on unmarked, non-ramped curb at assisted living facility
WINFIELD — A man is suing an assisted living facility, alleging he was caused to trip and fall due to negligent property management.
Bus driver claims he was terminated by the Kanawha Valley RTA after suffering a workplace injury
CHARLESTON — A man is suing his employer, alleging he was unfairly terminated after suffering a workplace injury.
Man claims he was injured in a Cricket Wireless store
CHARLESTON—A man is suing a phone store alleging that he was injured when a chair broke under him.
West Virginia driver claims he was assaulted following accident on Interstate 77
BECKLEY — A man is suing a driver, alleging his car was backed into and he was then attacked.
Former Lo Down Energy employee claims he was terminated for seeking worker's compensation
WILLIAMSON — A man is suing his former employer, alleging he was terminated for seeking out worker's compensation.
Lawsuit attributes fatal motorcycle accident in Princeton to unsafe grade of road
PRINCETON — A man is suing a city and a paving company, alleging that a relative was cause death due to an unsafe grade of a road.
Norfolk Southern worker files lawsuit following railway accident
WILLIAMSON — A man is suing his employer, alleging he was seriously injured in a work-related accident.
Customer claims Vallery Chevrolet purposely sold him a defective pickup
CHARLESTON — A man is suing a car dealership, alleging he was purposely sold a defective vehicle.
Son of Murray Energy CEO accused of sexual contact with his adopted daughter
WHEELING – The son of Murray Energy CEO Bob Murray has been sued for allegedly having sexual contact with his adopted pre-teen daughter. Jonathan Murray is a VP for Murray Energy and Murray American River Towing Inc. Both of those companies also are named as defendants in the lawsuit, which was filed July 22 in Ohio Circuit Court. The complaint was filed by a woman identified as M.S., Jon Murray’s ex-wife and mother of the girl – identified as S.M. – at the heart of the issue.
Morrisey announces state will get $2.4 million from Equifax settlement
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced a settlement with Equifax for a security breach that will bring millions in restitution to West Virginians.
FLAHERTY SENSABAUGH BONASSO PLLC: Tom Flaherty Appointed to WVU Alumni Association Board of Directors
The West Virginia University Alumni Association Board of Directors has appointed Gregory Darby, Darren Feeley, Thomas Flaherty, James “Rocky” Gianola and Tracy Schoenadel to serve six-year terms on the board.Original source can be found here.
Morrisey calls Pope Francis' punishment of Bransfield 'only one step' in effort for transparency
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey believes former Bishop Michael Bransfield punishment by the Catholic pope is one step toward full transparency.
AG joins coalition standing up for national guardsmen
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey joined a bipartisan 24-state effort to protect national guardsmen from losing their jobs, pay and benefits after serving active duty.