News from April 2020
AG's office has received nearly 700 consumer complaints related to Coronavirus pandemic
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office has received nearly 700 consumer complaints related to the Coronavirus pandemic.
Giatras was ready for Coronavirus chaos, now he wants to help others adapt
Troy Giatras and his Charleston law firm were ready for the chaos created by Coronavirus pandemic. Now, he wants to help other attorneys, law firms and even other businesses figure out the best way for them to adopt and adapt technology for their practices.
Kessler helps secure 500,000 N95 masks and protective outfits for West Virginia
GLEN DALE – A shipment of 500,000 N95 masks and 500,000 protective outfit are headed to West Virginia, and former state Senate President Jeff Kessler played a key role in making it happen.
Harrison County Coal seeks to overturn arbitration award relating to its worker hand- scanning system
CLARKSBURG — Harrison County Coal has filed a suit against two mine workers' unions in an attempt to overturn an arbitration judgment relating to the termination of workers who fail to use the company's hand scan system.
Man sues landlords after slipping on steps, fracturing ankle
CHARLESTON — A man claims his landlords failed to keep the stairs outside their rental home up to code which caused the husband to slip and suffer a fracture to his ankle.
Horse jockey claims West Virginia Racing Commission's suspension from racing is too severe
A professional horse jockey who was involved in an altercation with a fellow jockey is suing the West Virginia Racing Commission alleging his three-month suspension from racing was too severe of a punishment.
Petroleum Products sues Cornerstone Minerals alleging $1.1 million million fuel debt
Petroleum Products is claiming Cornerstone Minerals owes it more than $1 million for fuel.
Woman alleges she was fired from Dunbar Plaza Hotel due to her age
CHARLESTON —A 72-year-old woman is alleging she was fired by Dunbar Plaza Hotel because of her age.
Man claims Bluefield police sergeant falsely told media heroin was found in his home
PRINCETON — A man claims a City of Bluefield police sergeant falsely told news outlets that a jar seized at his home was full of heroin when it was really the cremated remains of his father.
Woman claims father died of traumatic brain injury after being sent home from Montgomery General ER
FAYETTEVILLE — A woman whose father died of a traumatic brain injury a day after being seen at Montgomery General Hospital's emergency room is claiming he was sent home without being properly treated.
Sysco Foods sues Charleston's Bridge Road Bistro over a $69,000 debt
CHARLESTON —Sysco Foods is suing a Charleston bistro alleging it owes more than $69,000 for food products provided to the restaurant.
American Select Insurance sues sprinkler installers, inspectors after pipe break
WHEELING — American Select is suing a dry sprinkler installation company and the company who inspected and tested the system at a Wheeling Super 8 Hotel after a pipe break led to flooding.
Office of West Virginia Insurance Commissioner sues Express Mart over lack of workers' compensation
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner is suing Express Mart over failure to provide workers' compensation insurance.
Woman sues Honda claiming CR-V has serious mechanical problems
MORGANTOWN — A woman is suing Honda claiming her CR-V has serious mechanical problems
‘We’re all in this together!’
We hear that sentiment expressed on all sides now, daily and even hourly, what with the spread of the Coronavirus and the coordinated efforts to stifle it being made by federal, state, and local governments, as well as private businesses and nonprofit organizations. It’s a noble and generous sentiment: a message of solidarity, as well as an exhortation to each of us to give everything we can to the effort and graciously accept our share of the burden without carping.
State Supreme Court to hear arguments using remote technology
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court will hear arguments in up to five cases using remote technology next week. Chief Justice Tim Armstead said the court only is hearing cases in time-sensitive abuse and neglect and criminal matters. All other cases are being rescheduled.
UPDATE: Morrisey, union announce nearly $1 million for Fairmont Regional employees
FAIRMONT — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office is asking Marion County and Fairmont city officials to further investigate the recent closing of Fairmont Regional Medical Center.
Justices partially reverse ruling in McDonald's chicken sandwich libel, slander case
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals partially reversed, partially confirmed and remanded a circuit court ruling in lawsuit involving McDonald's and a customer who claimed libel and slander in a dispute over a chicken sandwich.
Study: Class action lawyers often take more money from settlements than class members
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - A detailed examination of eight years of consumer class actions in federal court found that consumers received only a tiny fraction of the money awarded in those cases while plaintiff lawyers frequently claimed a bigger share of the settlement than their clients.
Justices say court reporting service rightfully granted summary judgment in case against attorney
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals found that a circuit court rightfully granted summary judgment in a case involving a West Virginia attorney and a court reporting service.