News from January 2020
Sponaugle wants more information about former Lottery director's potentially illegal sale of home
CHARLESTON – A member of the House of Delegates is asking the director of the West Virginia Lottery to provide additional information regarding the former director’s sale of a home to The Greenbrier’s director of casino operations while he still worked for the lottery.
Former NGK worker claims invasion of privacy during drug screening, wrongful discharge
CHARLESTON – A former NGK worker alleges male supervisors were allowed to monitor her urine drug screening and that she was wrongfully discharged.
Man alleges he was fired in retaliation by Wolf Run Mining, Arch Coal for reporting sexual harassment
PHILLIPPI – A former Wolf Run Mining and Arch Coal employee claims he faced continued sexual harassment and was fired for reporting the alleged misconduct.
Estate of former Valley Center nursing home resident files wrongful death suit
CHARLESTON – The estate of a former Valley Center nursing facility resident alleges poor care at the facility contributed to the resident's wrongful death.
Former SNF Mining employee alleges his final paycheck was not paid in timely manner
CHARLESTON – A former SNF Mining employee who resides in Kanawha County claims he was not paid his final wages in a timely manner as outlined by state law.
ATRA says attorneys spent $1.5 million on TV ads in West Virginia in three months
CHARLESTON – The American Tort Reform Association has released a report showing that attorneys spent $1.5 million from July through September on television advertisements in West Virginia.
Hummel throws his hat into the ring for a seat on the state Supreme Court
CHARLESTON – One more candidate has joined the race for the state Supreme Court, which will have at least one new justice next year.
AG's office warns job seekers to watch for employment scams
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office is warning people looking for jobs to be cautious when looking for employment opportunities.
Walmart employee with MS alleges she was denied accommodations
WILLIAMSON – A Walmart employee with MS is claiming the company refused to grant her accommodation and tried to move her to a part-time shift with no benefits.
Woman sues Princeton Community Hospital after doctor allegedly admits to error in vaginal surgery
PRINCETON – Princeton Community Hospital Association is facing a medical negligence suit filed by a Princeton woman who suffered injuries from a vaginal surgery.
Woman who fell at Weirton Eat 'N Park alleges restaurant failed to warn of dangerous condition
NEW CUMBERLAND – A Colliers woman who was injured after a fall at Eat 'N Park blames the restaurant's alleged negligence.
Woman sues Mitsubishi seeking refund of money she spent on Outlander over alleged defects
PINEVILLE – A Herndon woman is suing Mitsubishi over allegations her Outlander is defective despite several repair attempts.
Wellsburg man sues former employer, more than 20 companies alleging products exposed him to asbestos
MOUNDSVILLE – A Wellsburg man who worked for a Follansbee company alleges exposure to asbestos caused him to develop a disease.
Antero contract dispute suit removed to federal court
CLARKSBURG – A lawsuit against Antero Resources Corp. was removed to federal court due to the complete diversity of citizenship.
Sister of man who committed suicide in jail sues state Division of Corrections
CHARLESTON – The sister of a man who committed suicide while in custody has sued the state Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
Disability fraud partnership has saved more than $20 million in four years, AG's office says
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey says his office’s disability fraud partnership has surpassed $20 million in savings since it was created four years ago.
MSHA inpsector claims she was sexually harassed during visit to ICG Tygart Valley coal mine
GRAFTON – A coal mine inspector alleges a Tygart Valley employee sexually harassed her during an underground inspection.
Supreme Court sides with Unsafe Buildings Commission over demolition of Huntington house
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court sided with the Unsafe Buildings Commission of Huntington regarding the demolition of a Huntington home.
Justices say petitioner in appeal against State Farm over car failed to meet burden
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court ruled that the petitioner in an appeal in a lawsuit against State Farm failed to meet his burden.
Estate of former Putnam Center nursing home resident claims wrongful death
WINFIELD – The daughter of a man who formerly resided at Putnam Center nursing home and Teays Valley Center is claiming the facilities' negligence and his wrongful death.