News from March 2020
Woman claims funeral home failed to preserve her son's body forcing her to cremate his remains
FAYETTEVILLE — A woman is suing a West Virginia funeral home alleging it failed to preserve her son's body which forced her to cremate his remains.
Protecting your wallet in the world of Coronavirus
If all West Virginians follow the health precautions outlined by the Centers for Disease Control, and take into account these consumer tips, we will all be in a better position to defeat this virus, while also protecting our wallets.
Huntington Chamber's PAC endorses Armstead, Hutchison, Tabit for Supreme Court
HUNTINGTON – HuntPAC, the Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Political Action Committee, unanimously has voted to endorse Justice Tim Armstead and Justice John Hutchison for re-election as well as Kanawha Circuit Judge Joanna Tabit to the West Virginia Supreme Court.
Woman alleges she was injured while sitting in car at Kroger parking lot by employee
CHARLESTON – A woman alleges she was injured while sitting in a parked car at a St. Albans business by a negligent employee.
Woman claims Grant Memorial physician, staff failed to diagnose perforated colon, infection
A woman is claiming Grant Memorial Hospital doctors and staff failed to properly diagnose her perforated colon and infection following a cesarean section.
Norfolk Southern Railway faces suit by former conductor who stepped into sink hole
A former Norfolk Southern Railway conductor is suing the company for $3 million after suffering injuries when he stepped into a sinkhole while working in Ohio.
Morgantown development company alleges investment firm is in default of more than $48,000 loan
MORGANTOWN — A Morgantown development company is alleging a Lousiana-based investment firm is in default of a more than $48,000 loan.
Man sues Allstate over lost wages after accident
HUNTINGTON — A man is suing Allstate for refusing to pay him for more than $4,000 in lost wages after an accident. Andrew Mays filed a pro se complaint in Cabell Circuit Court against Allstate Property & Casualty Insurance Company.
UPDATE: Some Kanawha judicial workers say they learned of virus dangers too slowly; Salango says officials are being diligent
CHARLESTON – After a second county court employee tested positive for Coronavirus, the Kanawha County Judicial Annex has been ordered closed until further notice. And now, after a fourth Judicial Annex employee has tested positive, at least a few other employees who work in the building and some visitors are not happy about what they call a delay in notifying them about possible contamination.
Law professor says Williams' motion for restraining order should be denied
HUNTINGTON — A University of California-Los Angeles School of Law professor filed an amicus brief in a case involving the author of a book written about Hershel "Woody" Williams.
AG's office sending warning letters to landlords who have threatened eviction during pandemic
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey says his office has sent warning letters to landlords regarding alleged threats to evict tenants during the global Coronavirus pandemic.
Hutchison hopes to continue restoring trust in Supreme Court
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Supreme Court Justice John Hutchison wants to continue restoring integrity and trust in the court if he is elected to continue on the court.
Every American deserves a chance to live
WHEELING – It has been hard for a long time to say anything about politics that helps anyone with anything. If you say something to one side or the other, no one who might believe you needs to hear it; and no one who might need to hear it will believe you. Three-plus years of our politics has immunized righties and lefties alike to new information.
Raleigh nursing facility faces suit alleging improper care of infection contributed to resident's death
BECKLEY — Raleigh Center, a nursing and rehabilitation facility, is facing a wrongful death claim by the estate of a former resident claiming a worsening infection led to the resident's death.
Former employee sues EM1 Services for wrongful termination
WHEELING — A Marshall County woman who claims she was fired by trucking company EM1 Services LLC for complaining about workplace sexual harassment has sued the company for wrongful termination.
Ohio drilling company files notice to sue DOH for nearly $500K in unpaid bills
CHARLESTON – An Ohio drilling company has filed a notice of intent to sue with the West Virginia Department of Transportation for failure to pay nearly $500,000 for work done.
Wooton wants to continue public service on Supreme Court
CHARLESTON — Beckley attorney and former legislator Bill Wooton wants to continue a lifetime of public service as a justice on the West Virginia Supreme Court.
Supreme Court suspends attorney's law license for two years
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals suspended the law license of an attorney for two years.
Justices says circuit court misapplied discovery rule
CHARLESTON — The Supreme Court of Appeals found that the circuit court improperly awarded a man relief on the merits of his grievance.
AFP-WV commends governor, attorney general on expanding access to healthcare
CHARLESTON — Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia commended Gov. Jim Justice and Attorney General Patrick Morrisey on helping to expand access to health care.