News from September 2019
South Carolina woman sued by Ohio driver over Huntington collision
HUNTINGTON – An Ohio man is suing a South Carolina driver over a collision that occurred in Huntington.
Insurance company alleges JP Masonry breached contract on Beckley Intermodal Gateway Project
BECKLEY – An insurance company is suing a Virginia masonry company over allegations it failed to perform adequate work and failed to work on schedule during a project in Beckley.
Affirming the rights of states and landowners
The original WOTUS rule proposed to interpret the terms “navigable waters” and “bodies of water” so broadly that they could be applied to every inch of every acre in every state in America – no matter how dry or unnavigable.
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Praises Repeal of Unlawful, Obama-Era Water Rule
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey praised the Trump administration’s decision to repeal the unlawful Waters of the United States rule, which the Attorney General has previously characterized as a power grab from the Obama era.
Armstead speaks at Constitution Day event
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Tim Armstead was the keynote speaker at an event to celebrate Constitution Day.
Man sues Poor Boyz Auto after new tires fail almost immediately
CHARLESTON – A man whose new tires started failing almost immediately filed a lawsuit against the company that sold him the tires.
Woman who was fired after whistleblowing call sues Concept Mining, alleging retaliation
CHARLESTON – A woman is suing former employer Concept Mining Inc, alleging she was terminated after whistleblowing.
Elkview resident files suit against Gateway Mortgage Group over foreclosure
CHARLESTON – A Elkview woman is suing her mortgage servicer over allegations it failed to provide appropriate loss mitigation.
Man accuses Gateway One of harassment, emotional distress over car loan in lawsuit
FAYETTEVILLE – A man said Gateway One Lending & Finance LLC called him repeatedly over a debt and repossessed his car without giving him notice.
Woman sues Ally Financial, King Coal Chevrolet over $16K bill on vehicle she never meant to buy
FAYETTEVILLE – A woman filed suit against Ally Financial and King Coal Chevrolet after receiving a bill for more that $16,000 on a vehicle she never meant to buy.
Dinsmore & Shohl partner named youngest female office managing partner
CHARLESTON — A partner with Dinsmore & Shohl was named the youngest female office managing partner for the Charleston office.
This Constitution Day, protect your right to trial by jury
CHARLESTON – Sept. 17 is Constitution Day and an opportunity to celebrate our rights enshrined there. One of the most important is trial by jury. Thomas Jefferson wrote, “I consider [trial by jury] as the only anchor yet imagined by man, by which a government can be held to the principles of its constitution.”
Two hurt when state-owned truck hit car sue driver, FMO director
CHARLESTON – Two people who suffered serious and permanent injuries when a state truck crashed into their car filed suit against the West Virginia Office of Fleet Management, its director, and the driver of the truck.
WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS: Chief Justice Appoints Judge Williams To Lead Court Improvement Program Board
Supreme Court Chief Justice Beth Walker has appointed Twenty-Second Judicial Circuit (Hampshire, Hardy and Pendleton Counties) Judge C. Carter Williams to lead the West Virginia Court Improvement Program (CIP) Oversight Board.
WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS: New Magistrate Appointed in Jefferson County
Twenty-Third Judicial Circuit (Berkeley, Jefferson, and Morgan Counties) Chief Judge Michael D. Lorensen has appointed Arthena Roper to serve as a Magistrate in Jefferson County. She will replace Magistrate Mary Paul Rissler, who will retire on November 29, 2019.
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Affirms Concealed Carry Recognition with Pennsylvania, Seven Other States
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced his office has affirmed concealed carry recognition with Pennsylvania and seven other states.
Blankenship wants federal judge not to void his misdemeanor conviction
BECKLEY – Don Blankenship is asking a federal judge to reject a magistrate’s recommendation that his misdemeanor conviction be voided.
New mobile app alerts communities, universities of events, emergencies
CHARLESTON – A new mobile app is working to inform the local community and university students about events and emergencies.
More families represented by attorney in Clarksburg VAMC allegations
CHARLESTON — A Charleston attorney is now representing the families of five veterans whose deaths were deemed suspicious as part of the ongoing investigation into incidents that happened at the Clarksburg Veterans Administration Medical Center.
Supreme Court sides with workers' compensation board on appeal
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals sided with the West Virginia Workers' Compensation Board of Review in an appeal involving temporary disability benefits.