News from June 2019
Scott Depot woman alleges Steorts Homebuilders defectively constructed home
WINFIELD – A Scott Depot woman alleges a Hurricane company failed to construct her house in a workmanlike manner, causing water intrusion and other issues.
EMT alleges Putnam County Emergency Services terminated him in retaliation for reporting failure to respond
WINFIELD – A Putnam County man alleges he was terminated from his position as an emergency medical technician in retaliation for reporting other EMTs for failure to respond to calls.
Veterans Contracting Enterprise alleged to have failed to complete Oak Hill work in workmanlike fashion
BECKLEY – A Beckley construction company is alleged to have failed to perform work on an Oak Hill residence in a workmanlike manner.
West Virginia Paving alleges Mike Enyart & Sons failed to pay it for project work
BECKLEY – A Dunbar paving company alleges it was not paid for work on a project by the company that hired it.
West Virginia Cashin Recyclables alleges tenants improperly installed roof
WINFIELD – A Nitro recycling company alleges tenants failed to properly install a metal roof on a building on the property as agreed in the lease.
Former Central Van & Storage driver alleges wages were illegally assigned
WINFIELD – A Putnam County moving and storage company is alleged to have paid its employees wages without a notarized wage assignment form.
Well-known World War II vet Woody Williams sues author, publisher over book
HUNTINGTON — Hershel “Woody” Williams, a Word War II veteran and Medal of Honor recipient, is suing an author and unknown publisher to stop a book being published about his life that he believes is inaccurate and could harm his reputation.
Federal judge tosses Greenbrier lawsuit against insurance companies
CHARLESTON — U.S. District Judge Joseph Goodwin dismissed The Greenbrier’s lawsuit against dozens of insurance companies because the hotel failed to officially notify the companies of the lawsuit.
Morrisey applauds U.S. Senate passage of TRACED Act in fight against robocalls
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey applauded the recent passage of legislation in the U.S. Senate to curb illegal robocalls and spoofing.
It turns out that chicken nuggets may not be fool-proof
Believe it or not, fried chicken once had bones in it. There are people alive today who remember that – and how they used to eat it carefully so as not to swallow and choke on the smaller bones, having a piece of white bread nearby if they did choke, so they could wad it up and swallow it to make the bone go down. More daring old-timers still eat chicken that way.
We need a full-time governor in Charleston
CHARLESTON – There is an old saying in agriculture: “The best fertilizer is the footprint of the farmer.” In other words, you must show up for the job to do the job.
Former teacher, principal not necessarily out of the woods in Wheeling Park sexual abuse case
WHEELING – While a circuit judge has dismissed a former teacher and principal from a high-profile Ohio County sexual abuse case, that doesn’t mean they won’t face additional civil action.
Rivesville student wins AG's statewide 'Kids Kick Opioids' contest
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has named a north central West Virginia student as the statewide winner of the Kids Kick Opioids contest, a competition meant to creatively illustrate the devastation caused by prescription painkiller abuse.
Daughter files suit against St. Mary's Medical Center over late mother's fractured hip
HUNTINGTON – A woman alleges the negligence of a Huntington hospital contributed to her mother's death.
Ohio man alleges Harley-Davidson motorcycle he purchased has defects
HUNTINGTON – An Ohio man alleges a motorcycle he purchased in West Virginia has defects that impair its use and market value.
Consumer alleges Chevrolet Equinox is defective, seeks replacement from GM
LOGAN – A Logan County man alleges he purchased a defective Chevrolet Equinox and is seeking a replacement from the manufacturer.
Former Professional Transportation driver said he was fired for filing workers' comp claim
LOGAN – A Logan County man alleges he was terminated for filing a claim for workers' compensation after being injured while driving for his former employer.
Couple alleges property was damaged by a negligent Wheeling crew during waterline repair
WHEELING – A Wheeling couple is suing the city over allegations that their property was damaged by a negligent crew during the repair of a waterline.
Property owner alleges Oceana water line was extended without permission
BECKLEY – A Wyoming County resident alleges a municipal water utility placed a water line through his property without his permission.
BAILEY GLASSER LLP: Energy Litigator Brian Swiger Joins Bailey & Glasser
Bailey & Glasser LLP is pleased to announce that Brian Swiger has joined the firm as a partner based in the Charleston, West Virginia, office.