News from January 2020
Man says Twitter unfairly suspended his accounts
HUNTINGTON – A West Virginia man filed a lawsuit against Twitter over allegations the social media giant closed his accounts several times, violating his free speech.
Federal magistrate recommends lawsuit over 'delusional claims' against political parties, Facebook dismissed
CHARLESTON – A federal magistrate judge issued proposed findings and recommendations in a lawsuit that named both the Democratic National Party and Republican National Party and Facebook as defendants.
Barnett crossbow manufacturer, distributors face suit after man claims bow unexpectedly discharged
WILLIAMSON – A couple is suing the manufacturers and distributors of a Barnett crossbow after the husband suffered an injury when the bow allegedly discharged without warning.
UPS warehouse worker files suit after sustaining facial fractures in forklift accident
CHARLESTON – UPS is facing a negligence suit after a warehouse employee was injured while operating a forklift at its Nitro warehouse.
Mercer County Nursing & Rehab faces negligence suit after patient develops skin injuries, UTI
PRINCETON – A Bluefield nursing home is facing a negligence claim after a patient developed skin injuries and a urinary tract infection.
Former Rolling Meadows Place director alleges she was fired for complaining about understaffing, patient care
WINFIELD – The former executive director of a Scott Depot assisted living facility claims she was fired for expressing concerns over understaffing and its effect on patient care.
Employment discrimination lawsuit sent to federal court
CHARLESTON — A lawsuit against Philips Healthcare Informatics Inc. has been removed to federal court.
Former state lottery director sold Glade Springs home to Greenbrier casino official
CHARLESTON – The former director of the West Virginia Lottery Commission sold his Glade Springs Resort home to The Greenbrier’s director of casino operations while he still worked for the lottery, according to public documents. State laws prohibit such transactions.
Charleston attorney on the run since 2016 is arrested in Nicaragua
CHARLESTON — A Charleston attorney accused of charging the state for work he had never done has been arrested in Nicaragua, according to U.S. Marshals. William M. Lester Jr., who was arrested Jan. 23, is facing several felony charges of overcharging the state thousands of dollars for work he never completed.
Judge seems to be leaning toward dismissing case about Putnam school board violating open meetings law
WINFIELD – A Putnam Circuit Court judge stopped short of issuing a ruling in a civil lawsuit regarding the county’s school system being the only one to stay open during last year’s two-day work stoppage. But during a Jan. 24 hearing, Putnam Circuit Judge Phillip Stowers seemed to indicate he is leaning toward dismissing the complaint.
Morrisey hails Trump administration's new EPA plan for navigable waters
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is praising the Trump administration’s decision to enact the Navigable Waters Protection Rule to replace the Obama-era Waters of the United States Rule, which Morrisey has characterized as a power grab.
AG's office warns consumers of shipping company text message scam
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office is warning consumers of a text messaging scam circulating throughout the state.
Justices suspend medical license of psychiatrist for improper relationship with patient
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals suspended the medical license of a Beckley psychiatrist after it ruled he engaged in an improper sexual relationship with a patient.
Woman says companies caused her to lose her home
WHEELING — A woman is suing US REO Fund V and First Fidelity REO LLC after she claims they breached their contract with her and caused her to lose her home.
Woman sues James B. Nutter & Company for harm
HUNTINGTON — A woman is suing James B. Nutter & Company for harm she sustained due to her late husband's fraud.
Company sues insurance, agent for denying wind damage claim
CHARLESTON — Sayer Brothers Inc. is suing Colony Insurance Company for allegedly breaching its contract for coverage.
Morrisey, 20 other AGs ask Senate to reject two articles of Trump impeachment
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is part of a 21-state coalition asking the U.S. Senate to reject two articles of impeachment against President Trump.
Morrisey joins two coalitions signing briefs to protect women's health
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has joined two multistate coalitions it says are aimed at protecting women’s health by urging the U.S. Supreme Court to protect the rights of individual states to regulate abortion within their borders.
Former O'Charley's sever claims physical assault, sexual harassment from supervisor forced her to quit job
CHARLESTON – A former server at an O'Charley's restaurant in South Charleston claims she was physically abused and sexually harassed by a supervisor.
Riverside Health & Rehab faces suit from estate of resident who allegedly died due to negligent care
CHARLESTON – The estate of a man who formerly resided at a St. Albans skilled nursing facility blames his death on dehydration and malnutrition.