News from October 2019
AG's office alerts consumers to antivirus tech scam
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office recently has received multiple calls from consumers across the state reporting a technology scam.
Loughry appeal continued; former Justice seeks hearing on juror misconduct, bias
RICHMOND, Va. – Oral arguments in former state Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry’s appeal of his of his federal conviction has been continued.
Former Stevens Correctional Center inmate claims correctional officers used excessive force while he was restrained
CHARLESTON – A former Stevens Correctional Center inmate alleges he was struck, sprayed with pepper spray and caused bodily injury because of excessive force used by correctional officers.
Parents of disabled Winfield student claim they faced retaliation over challenging school's drop-off
HUNTINGTON — The parents of a former Winfield Elementary School student claim they faced retaliation, intimidation and alleged false criminal charges from school board personnel after they challenged the school's drop-off procedures for their disabled child.
Ohio Valley Physicians claims Williamson Memorial Hospital owes more than half a million for emergency services
HUNTINGTON — A Cabell County physicians group has filed suit against Williamson Memorial Hospital claiming the hospital owes them more than half a million dollars for its services per an emergency department services agreement.
Woman whose Beckley home became uninhabitable after foundation collapse sues over claim denial
CHARLESTON — A Beckley woman alleges an insurance company and its adjuster wrongfully denied her insurance claim after her home became uninhabitable when a basement foundation wall collapsed.
Man injured in crash sues Zurich American, State Farm over underinsured motorist claim
CHARLESTON — A Kentucky man injured in a vehicle crash that took place in Chelyan is suing two insurance companies claiming he was denied the underinsured motorist coverage that was available to him.
Wetzel County property owners claim they are not responsible for previous owner's delinquent tax bill
NEW MARTINSVILLE — A New Martinsville couple is suing the original owner of two Wetzel County properties that they purchased through a tax sale after the state's auditor changed the deadline for turning in their paperwork, making them responsible for unpaid real estate taxes.
Supreme Court hears arguments on senior status judge payment law
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals heard oral arguments in a case seeking a determination that a new statute on payments to senior status judges is permissible.
Former WVU football coach Holgorsen sued over allegations of damage to Morgantown property
MORGANTOWN – The owner of the property former West Virginia University football Coach Dana Holgorsen used to rent is suing him for property damages.
Former Northern Correctional Center inmate alleges correctional officers 'manhandled' him, put him in choke hold
CHARLESTON – A former West Virginia Division of Corrections inmate claims he was "manhandled," placed in a choke hold and forced to urinate on himself because of the conduct of correctional officers.
What’s not to like about a Judge Richard Neely?
“No one wants to bring back the bad old days of jackpot justice, including when Richard Neely was on the court. West Virginians don’t want more runaway verdicts and embarrassing actions and rhetoric from greedy personal injury lawyers like Richard Neely.”
President Trump will be re-elected in 2020
CHARLESTON – With respect to a recent op-ed penned by my friend and former Mayor of Charleston Danny Jones, President Trump will be re-elected in 2020. Not only will President Trump be re-elected, but he will also prevail by a larger margin in 2020 than in 2016.
Kanawha judge denies motion to send certified questions to Supreme Court in residency case
CHARLESTON — Kanawha Circuit Judge Charles King partially denied a request to send the case involving Gov. Jim Justice's residency to the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals to answer certified questions.
Family sues after Thomas Memorial Hospital mistakenly diagnoses 5-year-old with STD
CHARLESTON – The mother and grandmother of a female child who was mistakenly diagnosed as having an STD at a Kanawha County hospital and falsely placed in protective custody as a result has filed a suit against the hospital.
Murray Energy bankruptcy was inevitable because of coal's woes, WVU expert says
MORGANTOWN – A West Virginia University official says Murray Energy’s bankruptcy was inevitable because coal no longer is cost effective in the energy industry.
Davis Timber claims St. Albans company caused more than $100,000 in damage to its John Deere, Timbco equipment
WEST UNION – A Clarksburg company alleges a St. Albans company that rented its Timbco and John Deere equipment for a Doddridge County job site returned the equipment with more than $100,000 in damages.
Estate of inmate who committed suicide at Western Regional jail claims negligence
HUNTINGTON – The West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation, a correctional officer and others are facing a lawsuit from the estate of a Western Regional Jail inmate who committed suicide.
Highlands Coservancy, Sierra Club sue Brooks Run Mining over alleged pollution at Seven Pines Mine
ELKINS — The West Virginia Highlands Conservancy Ohio Valley Environmental Coalition and the Sierra Club have filed suit against Brooks Run Mining over alleged pollution of the water near the Seven Pines Mine.
St. Louis company claims Power Parts Supply owes more than $20,000 for rented equipment
CHARLESTON – A St. Louis company is alleging that a Charleston company owes more than $20,000 for rented equipment.