News from February 2020
Man sues UPS for ADA violations
CHARLESTON — A man is suing United Parcel Services Inc. (UPS) for allegedly failing to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Man sues Liberty Mutual for breach of contract
HUNTINGTON — A Mercer County man is suing Liberty Mutual Insurance Company alleging it misrepresented his policy to him and breached its contract.
Morrisey, other AGs reject $18 billion settlement with big three opioid distributors
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and AGs from 20 other states rejected an $18 billion settlement offer from the three leading opioid distributors.
Couple sues American Red Cross for injuries during blood drive
ELKINS — A man and his wife are suing the Red Cross after injuries were sustained during a blood drive.
Man sues Philip Morris for tobacco additives
ELKINS — A man is suing Philip Morris USA Inc. after he claims it misrepresented its products and caused him injuries.
Woman sues American Public University System for discrimination
MARTINSBURG — A lawsuit filed against American Public University System has been transferred into U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia from Pennsylvania.
Bill Warner & Son Towing seeks to recover cleanup fees for massive egg spill
Bill Warner & Son Towing & Recovery is suing AGCS Marine Insurance Company and Interchange Group Inc., alleging the defendants failed to pay more than $175,000 on an invoice.
Supreme Court Justice candidate Lora Dyer passionate about judiciary
CHARLESTON — Circuit Judge Lora Dyer says she decided to run for Supreme Court justice after much reflection and prayer.
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CALWELL LUCE DITRAPANO PLLC: Continues to Expand Litigation Practice
Calwell Luce diTrapano PLLC, renowned for its successful legal battles against corporate giants such as Monsanto, Dow Chemical, and American Water, continues to reinforce its footprint in the state by adding Bradley D. Dunkle to its roster of seasoned attorneys.
AG's office reminds consumers to be wary of romance scams around Valentine's Day
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office is urging consumers to exercise caution when meeting a new love interest – especially online – as Valentine’s Day approaches.
Morrisey warns of price gouging during state of preparedness
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has issued a warning against price gouging during a state of preparedness declared Feb. 12 as West Virginia prepares for heavy rain forecasted to fall days after flooding rains spurred a state of emergency across a portion of southern West Virginia.
AG urges state Supreme Court to uphold conviction in 2002 Cabell County murder
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office recently filed a brief asking the state Supreme Court of Appeals to uphold the conviction of a Huntington man in the beating and strangulation death of a woman in eastern Cabell County.
Sellards named Huntington Regional Chamber's Volunteer of the Year
HUNTINGTON —The Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce named local attorney Rob Sellards as its Volunteer of the Year.
CALA praises passage of intermediate court bill while trial lawyers still oppose it
CHARLESTON – A legal reform group hails the state Senate passage of a bill that would create an intermediate court of appeals, but a group for trial attorneys still hopes the bill won’t become law.
Two separate lawsuit blame Walmart employees for hitting customers with shopping carts
CHARLESTON – Two recently filed lawsuits focus on people being injured by allegedly negligent Walmart employees pushing shopping carts.
Woman who fell at Scott Depot church alleges knee injuries, seeks damages
WINFIELD – A Putnam County woman who fell while attending a holiday program at a church in the county alleges the premises was not maintained in safe condition.
Former Long Run Transportation driver claims he demoted after heart attack
CHARLESTON – A former Long Run Transportation truck driver/truck boss claims he was discriminated against after suffering a heart attack.
Woman alleges she suffered stroke after treatment from Weirton chiropractor
NEW CUMBERLAND – A New Cumberland woman alleges treatment from a Weirton chiropractor caused an artery in her neck to tear and caused a stroke.
Raynes chasing a lifelong dream in Supreme Court bid
Putnam County Assistant Prosecutor Kris Raynes's lifelong dream has been to serve on the state Supreme Court.
Scare-mongering films are not evidence
We’ve had enough of this nonsense. Let’s put the kibosh on emotional appeals and re-embrace reason. Give us the unadulterated facts and let us analyze them. Then we can determine if there is a problem, and what to do about it.