News from March 2019
Supreme Court upholds action against employee who faced allegations of credit card misuse
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals sided with an energy company in an appeal initiated by a former employee who was fired after reportedly making unauthorized credit card purchases.
Building materials supplier claims company did not pay for materials provided
A building materials supplier is suing a building and maintenance service company and an individual, citing alleged breach of contract.
Inmate sues, claiming corrections officer sexually abused her
An inmate is suing prison authorities, citing alleged civil conspiracy and violation of state and federal law.
Justice appoints Scudiere and McLaughlin as circuit judges; Raleigh County position remains vacant
Gov. Jim Justice has appointed Debra Scudiere of Morgantown as the new circuit judge in Monongalia County and Debra McLaughlin of Berkeley Springs as the new circuit judge in the 23rd Circuit, which includes Morgan, Berkeley and Jefferson counties.
Former salesman sues Dutch Miller Kia alleging unpaid wages
A salesperson is suing his former employers, citing alleged unpaid wages and earnings.
Advertising company sues air conditioning contractor citing alleged breach of contract
An advertising company is suing an air conditioning contractor, citing alleged breach of its advertising contract.
Oil and gas producer alleges contractor breached contract
An independent oil and gas producer is suing a contractor, citing alleged breach of contract and breach of duty.
Woman claims neighbor, Laroche Tree Service removed tree that was on her property
WHEELING – A woman is seeking damages following a tree removal that she did not permit.
Ketchum sentenced to probation, no jail time
CHARLESTON — Former state Supreme Court Justice Menis Ketchum was sentenced today in federal court to three years probation after pleading guilty in August to a federal wire fraud charge.
Plaintiff claims State Police caused death by excessive force, then created false narrative
CHARLESTON — An estate administrator is suing the State Police and three officers after a fatal shooting.
Injured employee alleges interference with his FMLA rights
WAYNE — A public service manager is suing Northern Wayne County Public Service District, alleging that the district interfered with his rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, and other counts.
Motorist sues Nationwide Insurance, alleging contract breach
NEW CUMBERLAND — A man is suing Nationwide Insurance Company of America, citing alleged breach of insurance policy after his vehicle was struck by an uninsured driver.
Panera's owner accused of negligence in icy slip-and-fall
CLARKSBURG — A Panera customer is suing an ownership group, citing alleged negligence in a slip-and-fall case that resulted in serious injuries.
Borrowers allege fraudulent appraisal in Wells Fargo suit
LOGAN — A couple is suing Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., citing alleged fraud, negligent misrepresentation and unjust enrichment relating to a home loan.
Couple alleges agencies violated Fair Credit Reporting Act
WHEELING — A husband and wife are suing three consumer reporting agencies, alleging violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Leniency for Loughry is a tough sale
Assuming his motives are pure, an intervention from a D.C. political consultant on former state Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry’s behalf is a nice gesture. Still, if anyone deserves to be punished severely for breaking the law, it’s a judge.
SBA administrator celebrates two years of supporting entrepreneurs
Dear Editor: Shortly after President Trump swore her in as U.S. Small Business Administrator, Linda McMahon vowed to meet as many small business owners and their employees as she could.
West Virginia doesn't need an intermediate court of appeals
CHARLESTON – Like that poison ivy sprout that comes back every spring, legislation to create an Intermediate Appellate Court in West Virginia is back yet again. It’s no more necessary now than it has ever been, and it’s just as noxious as that stubborn poison ivy.
Wood Co. jury awards $17M to woman injured in Walmart shoplifter drama
PARKERSBURG — A Wood County jury has awarded nearly $17 million to a woman who was injured at Walmart when employees were attempting to detain a shoplifter.
Passenger alleges KRT bus driver caused her to fall
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing Kanawha Valley Regional Transportation Authority, citing alleged negligence as the cause of her fall while a passenger on one of the defendant's commercial buses.