News from February 2020
'Good News' not so good for Richwood students
The “good news” in Manchin’s tweet is not so good for Richwood High children and families, most of whom do not live in the city of Richwood, but in outlying communities like Fenwick, Craigsville and Nettie.
Asbestos judge criticizes plaintiffs attorneys for lack of action, suing too many defendants
CHARLESTON – A circuit judge has chastised some plaintiff’s law firms for not settling more lung cancer cases as well as the number of defendants in those asbestos cases. He lists at least 14 cases with more than 150 defendants each.
Son claims mother suffered medical issues from dehydration, neglect at Hilltop Center nursing home
The son of a former Hilltop Center nursing home resident is claiming his mother developed medical issues as a result of dehydration.
Weirton company alleges Modular Space's negligent installation caused water damage, mold
NEW CUMBERLAND – A Weirton company alleges Modular Space failed to install the proper barrier on a structure, causing water damage and mold.
WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov Justice: $1.9 million in hazard mitigation grants awarded to Wood County
Gov. Jim Justice announced today that the State of West Virginia has been awarded $1,922,410 in grant funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to acquire and demolish 11 flood-prone residential structures located in Wood County.
WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Justice orders state flags at Capitol, throughout Logan County be flown at half-staff on Saturday in remembrance of former Legislator Ellis
Gov. Jim Justice had issued a proclamation ordering that all West Virginia State flags on the Capitol Complex and All State-owned facilities throughout Logan County be displayed at half-staff from dawn to dusk on Saturday, February 8, 2020, in remembrance of former member of the West Virginia House of Delegates Ted Ellis.
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Reminds Consumers to Protect Information When Filing Taxes
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey reminds taxpayers to exercise great caution this tax season by protecting their personal, identifiable information when preparing and filing their tax returns.
SHEPPARD MULLIN: Sheppard Mullin Helps Expand Absentee Voting Options For Voters With Disabilities In West Virginia
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP, the Washington Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs, and Disability Rights of West Virginia (DRWV) successfully advocated on behalf of the American Council of the Blind and worked with Governor Justice and the West Virginia legislature to expand absentee voting options for residents with disabilities.
State Senate passes bill that would create intermediate appellate court
CHARLESTON – The state Senate has passed a bill that would create an Intermediate Court of Appeals. The Senate voted 18-14-2 on Feb. 10 for Senate Bill 275. It now will go the House of Delegates for consideration.
Woman claims OB-GYN's negligent care lead to the stillborn delivery of one of her twins
PRINCETON – A Mercer County woman is suing a Bluefield OB-GYN alleging his negligent care during her pregnancy resulted in her having an emergency cesarean section and the stillborn delivery of one of her twins.
West Virginia House of Delegates employee alleges she was demoted for reporting sexual harassment, discrimination
CHARLESTON – A West Virginia House of Delegates employee alleges she was demoted for filing a sexual harassment and racial discrimination claim.
Couple alleges they lost use of kitchen for over a year due to Lowe's contractor's shoddy work
BECKLEY – A couple is suing Lowe's claiming they were unable to use their kitchen for more than a year because of the alleged mistakes of their contractor in their home improvement project.
Wheeling couple alleges overflow from sewer line damaged foundation, retaining wall of property
WHEELING – A Wheeling couple whose property suffered damage from a sewer line that overflowed is seeking damages from the city.
Texas drilling company claims it is owed more than half a million by Cunningham Energy, others
CHARLESTON – A Texas-based drilling company alleges Cunningham Energy and others owe more than half a million dollars for drilling work it performed on land tracks in West Virginia.
Tabit wants to use experience to better lives of West Virginians
CHARLESTON — Kanawha Circuit Judge Joanna Tabit wants to use her experience to help West Virginians as a justice of the state Supreme Court.
North Carolina man alleges negligence of Good Evening Ranch ATV driver caused rollover accident
SUMMERSVILLE – A North Carolina man who was seriously injured in an all-terrain vehicle accident at Good Evening Ranch is suing the ranch owners and operators and the driver of the ATV.
AG's office warns consumers to watch for price gouging during state of emergency
CHARLESTON — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office is warning against price gouging during the ongoing a state of emergency declared in response to heavy rains across portions of southern West Virginia.
W.Va. lawmakers introduce bills that would monitor, regulate use of PFAS in state
CHARLESTON – Democratic lawmakers have introduced legislation that would require companies that recently have used PFAS to monitor the discharge of those chemicals into water sources.
Bowler alleges Pinheads Fun Center failed to salt parking lot before he slipped on black ice
FAYETTESVILLE – A Robson man who slipped on a patch of black ice at an Oak Hill bowling alley alleges the business failed to treat the parking lot for the inclement weather.
Dana Container employee claims he was fired for complaints of working conditions after assault by co-worker
WINFIELD – A former Dana Container employee who was assaulted by a co-worker and suffered an eye injury alleges he was fired in retaliation for reporting the incident.