News from 2020
Woman alleges her Mount Carbon home had to be razed after contractor failed to cover roof during work
FAYETTEVILLE – A Fayette County contractor is facing a suit after a woman claims it left her roof wide open during reconstruction, which damaged her home and caused it to have to be demolished.
Fayette County man alleges GM did not replace Chevy truck per warranties
BECKLEY – A Fayette County man is suing General Motors claiming violation of the West Virginia's Lemon Law.
Keyser man seeks cancellation of sales contract for Chevy Silverado, alleges defects
KEYSER – A Keyser man is suing General Motors claiming his new Chevy Silverado had issues that were not repaired after several attempts.
Senate Judiciary passes intermediate appellate court bill with some amendments
CHARLESTON – The bill that would create an intermediate appellate court is headed to the Senate Finance Committee, but the Judiciary Committee changed some aspects of the proposal.
Opioid distributors ask for 18 months to prepare for trial with Huntington and Cabell County
CHARLESTON – The legal teams representing Huntington and Cabell County have a vastly different idea of how quickly they want their cases against the nation’s three largest opioid distribution companies to proceed.
WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Justice speaks at annual West Virginia Economic Development Council Legislative Conference
Gov. Jim Justice addressed a group of hundreds of economic development leaders from across the state today at the 2020 West Virginia Economic Development Council Legislative Conference in Charleston.
WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Justice addresses County Commissioners’ Association of West Virginia, voices support for legislation allowing residents to vote on annexation
Gov. Jim Justice told members of the County Commissioners Association of West Virginia (CCAWV) today that he supports a bill moving in the Legislature that gives citizens the right to vote if their property is being considered for annexation.
WEST VIRGNIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey, 21-State Coalition Calls Upon Senate to Reject Trump Impeachment
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, together with a 21-state coalition, called upon the U.S. Senate to explicitly reject two articles of impeachment against President Trump.
WEST VIRGNIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Applauds New Trump EPA Water Rule
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey praised the Trump administration’s decision to enact the Navigable Waters Protection Rule to replace the Obama-era Waters of the United States Rule, which the Attorney General has previously characterized as a power grab.
WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS: Business Court Issues Annual Report for 2019
Business Court Division Judges issued more than 200 orders in cases the Division addressed last year, according to the Business Court Division 2019 Annual Report.
Workman doesn't file to run for Supreme Court; Morrisey has no primary challengers in AG race
Justice Margaret Workman did not file to run again during the filing period that ended at midnight on Jan. 25, according to filings listed online with the Secretary of State’s office. Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has no primary challengers.
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.