News from March 2019
Delegate says WVAJ president misleading citizens about work WV CALA does
I am proud of the work that I did when I used to serve on the board of WV CALA and the work it did during the 2019 Session. I hope everyone sees past the misleading information from Mr. New and joins WV CALA in the fight to improve the lives of every day West Virginians.
Senate Bill 622 is true campaign finance reform
MARTINSBURG – During the past four years, one of the Legislature’s top priorities has been to modernize West Virginia’s laws and to take outdated and burdensome regulations off our books. We have succeeded in making West Virginia friendlier to businesses and in adopting policies that are competitive with those of our neighboring states.
Manchin vs. Justice: Shootout at the Statehouse Corral
Jim Justice and Joe Manchin are big men — literally and figuratively. They dominate state politics. And, although they once played on the same team and enjoyed each other’s support, they are now rivals, set on a potential collision course in 2020.
Attorneys plan to add every state agency as defendants in wage payment case
CHARLESTON – The plaintiffs’ attorneys in a potential class action about wage payment for salaried state employees soon will add every state agency as defendants in the case.
Woman alleges Proctor & Gamble hair product caused chemical burn on her scalp
LOGAN — A woman is seeking damages, claiming a defective hair product gave her a chemical burn.
Nurse claims Amedisys Home Health fired him following requests for medical leave
WINFIELD — A registered nurse is seeking damages, claiming that instead of his employer giving him time off for a health issue it terminated him.
Whayne Supply seeks over $4,400 on open account
HUNTINGTON — A supply company is seeking more than $4,400 in sums due on an open account.
Jackson General Hospital challenges Jackson Medical Center's sale of property to CAMC
RIPLEY — A medical group claims a property was unfairly sold to a third party, despite the group's interest and offer on the property.
Logan Center accused of providing negligent care leading to patient's death
LOGAN — A woman was allegedly caused to suffer and eventually die due to poor care provided at an assisted living facility.
Allstate customer says she wasn't adequately compensated for storm damage to home
LOGAN — A woman alleges she was inadequately reimbursed by her insurance company following storm damge to her home.
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: U.S. Department of Labor Investigation Results in Federal Court Requiring West Virginia Consulting Firm to Pay $1,635,804 in Back Wages and Damages
US Department Labor issued the following announcement on March 19.After an investigation by the U.S.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF WEST VIRGINIA: Three honored with Executive Office of United States Attorney Awards
U.S. Attorney Bill Powell is applauding his staff for being recognized for their outstanding work in the Northern District of West Virginia.
Retired longtime Kanawha judge dies
CHARLESTON — Former Kanawha Circuit Judge James "Jim" Stucky has died, according to the Kanawha County Commission.
Morrisey leads coalition to protect lotteries
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is leading a bipartisan effort with 25 other attorneys general nationwide to protect state lotteries.
LAW OFFICE OF FITZSIMMONS: $1.42 Million Settlement Obtained for Plaintiff Injured in Multi-vehicle Truck Accident
Law office of Fitzsimmons recently secured a $1.42 Million settlement for its client who was severely injured in a three-vehicle collision involving a commercial truck.
Frontier employee says she was fired after seeking treatment for depression and anxiety
CHARLESTON — A woman is seeking damages, claiming she was wrongly terminated from her position due to her depression.
Terra-Petro Development files legal action seeking over $699,000 in unpaid rent
BECKLEY — A development company is seeking nearly $700,000 in damages from a tenant's alleged failure to pay rent.
Keyser Center is accused of medical malpractice leading to a patient's fall
KEYSER — A couple is seeking damages, claiming a woman was caused to fall at a health care facility.
Woman seeks damages, claiming she was caused to fall on Ball Auction property
KINGWOOD — A woman is seeking damages, claiming she was caused to slip and fall on an icy sidewalk.
Man claims he was rear-ended by negligent company driver
BECKLEY — A man is seeking damages, alleging he was rear-ended by a negligent driver.