News from June 2021
Former employee sues Alford Home Solutions for wrongful termination
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing Alford Home Solutions alleging that her employment was wrongfully terminated.
Woman says she was wrongfully terminated from Department of Military Affairs over racist group photo
CHARLESTON — A former employee is suing the West Virginia Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety alleging that she was wrongfully terminated.
Manchin revealing details of his plan to revise Democrats' voter rights legislation
WASHINGTON – Sen. Joe Manchin is pushing a plan to revise the Democrats’ election and voter rights bill.
Marshall County man sues Cook Medical for implanted device he says caused him harm
WHEELING — A Marshall County man is suing Cook Medical alleging that a medical device that was implanted in him caused him harm.
Man says Frontier, employee are responsible for car accident, injuries
NEW MARTINSVILLE — A man is suing Frontier Communications for injuries he sustained during a car accident.
Man says he fell on an uneven driveway and was injured
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County man is suing several entities for injuries he sustained when he fell on a shared driveway.
Tarr: Critical race theory is not a West Virginia value
In today's "Down Is Up" society, we cannot tolerate our children being indoctrinated that whiteness is wrong and that they’re racist by simply being born to white parents.
Child welfare expert discusses needs for Opioid Use Disorder exposed children
CHARLESTON – At the federal trial against three major opioid distributors, a child welfare expert showed the impact of Opioid Use Disorder on children and the rising need – and lack – of proper resources.
Inmate says she was raped, sexually assaulted by officer at Hazleton federal prison
CLARKSBURG – A female inmate who was housed at a federal prison in Preston County has filed a lawsuit claiming she was raped, sexually assaulted and battered while incarcerated.
Judge tells Morgantown, firefighters to try to settle backpay holiday pay issue
MORGANTOWN – A Monongalia Circuit Judge wants the City of Morgantown and its firefighters to settle a lawsuit regarding holiday compensation rather than going to trial.
Federal judge issues injunction against Biden administration's oil lease ban
MONROE, Louisiana – A federal judge has issued a nationwide preliminary injunction against the Biden administration’s moratorium on oil leases on public lands, including offshore lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico.
Data shows Cabell County had some of nation’s top opioid prescribers
CHARLESTON – Tension remained high in the courtroom of the landmark federal opioid trial as plaintiffs and defendants argued expert witness reports and testimonies.
Morrisey says Biden's SEC disclosure initiative is unneeded, unconstitutional
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is leading a 16-state coalition in pushing back against a Biden administration initiative that would require companies to make climate change disclosures that aren't related to financial performance.
AG's office warns consumers about grandparent phone scam
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office is urging residents to be wary of calls claiming grandchildren need help.
Gov. Justice to creditors: Send the bill to Babydog!
Get this: The great blame-shifter is suing the now-defunct Greensill and other financial institutions for tricking him into accepting their largesse. Apparently, it was their fault that he made a mess of things.
Man says State Farm failed to respond to a request by his attorney
FAYETTEVILLE — An Oak Hill man filed a lawsuit against State Farm Mutual Insurance Company alleging that it failed to respond to a request from his counsel regarding a lawsuit.
ACLU claims House of Delegates, committee violated open meetings law during session
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia House of Delegates and one of its committees violated the Open Government Proceedings Act during this year’s legislative session, according to a lawsuit filed by the ACLU.
Man sues River City Ford for fraudulent inducement into high-cost, high-interest loan
CHARLESTON — A Charleston man is suing River City Ford and Santander Consumer USA Inc. alleging that he was induced into a high-cost, high-interest purchase and financing of a 2018 Ford Mustang.
Man sues former employer for wrongful termination
CHARLESTON — An Elkview man says Western & Southern Financial Group wrongfully fired him and attempted to drive him out of his field.
Man sues oil and gas companies for failing to pay royalties
CHARLESTON — A man is suing several oil and gas companies claiming they have failed to pay him the royalties that he is owed.