News from 2020
It's about protection, not politics
I challenge everyone to stop playing politics. Let’s step forward and pass this legislation, which would put West Virginia out in front and help those people with preexisting conditions.
Woman says she was discriminated against during employment
HUNTINGTON — A woman is suing Chateau Grove Inc. after she claims she was wrongfully terminated from her employment.
Former Rescare employee files retaliatory discharge suit, alleges client struck her
HUNTINGTON – A former Rescare employee alleges she was terminated in retaliation after a client injured her.
State alleges Cardinal Psychological Services failed to provide workers' comp
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner claims Cardinal Psychological Services and its manager have failed to provide the required workers' compensation insurance for its employees.
Farrell starts new law firm, updates status of national opioid litigation
According to documents filed in the federal opioid litigation, Paul T. Farrell Jr. has left the Huntington law firm of Greene Ketchum. A Jan. 31 Notice of Change of Attorney Information lists Farrell’s new firm as Farrell Law, which is located in Huntington.
Americans for Prosperity comment Trump for occupational licensing reform report
CHARLESTON — Americans for Prosperity commended the Trump administration for issuing a report on how states can reform their occupational licensing laws in the hopes that those laws do not act as barriers keeping people from practicing their desired occupation.
Woman asks court to approve confidential settlement in case involving sister's death
HUNTINGTON —A woman is asking the circuit court to approve a confidential settlement regarding the wrongful death of her sister.
Murray Maple Eagle Coal faces suit from supplier alleging it owes more than $12,000
CHARLESTON – A West Virginia mining company is facing a suit from a Cross Lanes supplier over allegations it is in default more than $12,000.
Insurance Commissioner claims The Carpet Center failed to maintain workers' compensation insurance
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner is asking a court to enjoin a carpeting business from doing business in the state due to not having workers' compensation insurance.
Ohio CAT alleges Columbia Gas, others owe more than $2 million for construction equipment
MARTINSVILLE – Ohio CAT alleges it is owed more than $2 million for construction equipment it provided to Welded Construction for work on land owned by Columbia Gas and TransCanada.
Suddenlink named in lawsuits over head-on collision involving worker
CHARLESTON – Two lawsuits against Suddenlink were filed in Kanawha Circuit Court over injuries from a head-on collision in Kanawha County involving one of its workers.
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.