News from 2020
Ford, Buckhannon auto dealer face suit alleging F150 was defective
CHARLESTON — Ford Motor Company and a West Virginia Ford dealer face a lawsuit alleging a consumer's Ford F150 suffered from defects that could not be repaired.
ABC Supply claims West Virginia installation company owes more than $97,000 for supplies
CHARLESTON —ABC Supply is alleging the owner of an installation company owes them more than $97,000 for supplies.
Some employees back working in Kanawha Judicial Annex; Sheriff hasn't had to use ankle monitors yet
CHARLESTON – Some employees have started working again in the Kanawha County Judicial Annex. As of late last week, some employees began working again in the building, which saw seven employees and one spouse of an employee test positive for the Coronavirus.
Morrisey, union announce nearly $250K for more former Fairmont Regional workers
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union have announced that the AG's office's continuing investigation, in conjunction with union negotiations, has led to Alecto Healthcare Services saying it will pay more than $240,000 in paid time off to hospital workers of the Fairmont Regional Medical Center.
AG's office has received nearly 700 consumer complaints related to Coronavirus pandemic
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office has received nearly 700 consumer complaints related to the Coronavirus pandemic.
Giatras was ready for Coronavirus chaos, now he wants to help others adapt
Troy Giatras and his Charleston law firm were ready for the chaos created by Coronavirus pandemic. Now, he wants to help other attorneys, law firms and even other businesses figure out the best way for them to adopt and adapt technology for their practices.
Kessler helps secure 500,000 N95 masks and protective outfits for West Virginia
GLEN DALE – A shipment of 500,000 N95 masks and 500,000 protective outfit are headed to West Virginia, and former state Senate President Jeff Kessler played a key role in making it happen.
Harrison County Coal seeks to overturn arbitration award relating to its worker hand- scanning system
CLARKSBURG — Harrison County Coal has filed a suit against two mine workers' unions in an attempt to overturn an arbitration judgment relating to the termination of workers who fail to use the company's hand scan system.
Man sues landlords after slipping on steps, fracturing ankle
CHARLESTON — A man claims his landlords failed to keep the stairs outside their rental home up to code which caused the husband to slip and suffer a fracture to his ankle.
Horse jockey claims West Virginia Racing Commission's suspension from racing is too severe
A professional horse jockey who was involved in an altercation with a fellow jockey is suing the West Virginia Racing Commission alleging his three-month suspension from racing was too severe of a punishment.
Petroleum Products sues Cornerstone Minerals alleging $1.1 million million fuel debt
Petroleum Products is claiming Cornerstone Minerals owes it more than $1 million for fuel.
Woman alleges she was fired from Dunbar Plaza Hotel due to her age
CHARLESTON —A 72-year-old woman is alleging she was fired by Dunbar Plaza Hotel because of her age.
Man claims Bluefield police sergeant falsely told media heroin was found in his home
PRINCETON — A man claims a City of Bluefield police sergeant falsely told news outlets that a jar seized at his home was full of heroin when it was really the cremated remains of his father.
Woman claims father died of traumatic brain injury after being sent home from Montgomery General ER
FAYETTEVILLE — A woman whose father died of a traumatic brain injury a day after being seen at Montgomery General Hospital's emergency room is claiming he was sent home without being properly treated.
Sysco Foods sues Charleston's Bridge Road Bistro over a $69,000 debt
CHARLESTON —Sysco Foods is suing a Charleston bistro alleging it owes more than $69,000 for food products provided to the restaurant.
American Select Insurance sues sprinkler installers, inspectors after pipe break
WHEELING — American Select is suing a dry sprinkler installation company and the company who inspected and tested the system at a Wheeling Super 8 Hotel after a pipe break led to flooding.
Office of West Virginia Insurance Commissioner sues Express Mart over lack of workers' compensation
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner is suing Express Mart over failure to provide workers' compensation insurance.
Woman sues Honda claiming CR-V has serious mechanical problems
MORGANTOWN — A woman is suing Honda claiming her CR-V has serious mechanical problems
‘We’re all in this together!’
We hear that sentiment expressed on all sides now, daily and even hourly, what with the spread of the Coronavirus and the coordinated efforts to stifle it being made by federal, state, and local governments, as well as private businesses and nonprofit organizations. It’s a noble and generous sentiment: a message of solidarity, as well as an exhortation to each of us to give everything we can to the effort and graciously accept our share of the burden without carping.
State Supreme Court to hear arguments using remote technology
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court will hear arguments in up to five cases using remote technology next week. Chief Justice Tim Armstead said the court only is hearing cases in time-sensitive abuse and neglect and criminal matters. All other cases are being rescheduled.