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Injured miner blames Arch Coal for alleged unsafe conditions
BECKLEY – A Logan County man is suing his ex-employer, claiming they knowingly allowed unsafe conditions at their worksite, causing him serious, permanent injuries.
Couple's lawsuit against real estate agency alleges misrepresentation
LOGAN — A couple's lawsuit against a real estate agency alleges the firm misrepresented the quality of a house they purchased, which they claim is infested with bats and a poor sewage system.
Firm accuses customer of owing unpaid credit balance
BECKLEY – A Kanawha County company is suing a Raleigh firm for allegedly failing to pay money owed under a credit agreement.
Eye injury prompts negligence allegation against Morgan's Food & Spirits
BECKLEY – A Raleigh County woman is suing her former employer, Morgan’s Food & Spirits, claiming they violated safety rules which led to her injury.
Blankenship vs. the Manchin-Goodwin connection
It doesn't seem fair that Booth Goodwin must run for governor. The position should be his by right. He thinks he’s earned it. He and his family have been staunch Democrats for decades, loyal supporters of Gov./Sen. Joe Manchin and of Gov./Sen. Jay Rockefeller before him.
Man says McGraw law firm still owes him more than $40K
BECKLEY – A Lincoln County man has filed a second lawsuit against a Wyoming County attorney who he says owes him more than $40,000. Jack Spadaro filed his lawsuit in Raleigh Circuit Court against Warren Randolph McGraw II doing business as The Warren McGraw Law Firm or McGraw Law Offices. The firm has offices in Beckley, Pineville and Atlanta, Ga. Spadaro filed an identical lawsuit against McGraw last May, and Judge Robert Burnside granted summary judgment to Spadaro in July. A December filing,
Ketchum to deliver Marshall commencement address
HUNTINGTON – West Virginia Supreme Court Chief Justice Menis Ketchum II will give the address at Marshall University’s graduation in May. The commencement ceremony for undergraduates is set for Saturday, May 7. “I am extremely honored that our new president extended me the invitation to speak at commencement,” Ketchum said. “Candidates for graduation are not interested in speeches but want to celebrate their accomplishment.
Freight company accuses coal customer of failing to pay for shipping
LOGAN – A Logan County freight contractor is suing two coal companies for allegedly failing to pay money owed under a transportation contract.
Company blames contractor for alleged building defects
WHEELING – An Ohio County company is suing a Pennsylvania firm for allegedly failing to properly finish construction of a building addition.
Customer accuses GM of selling defective truck
LOGAN – A Logan County man is suing General Motors for allegedly selling him a truck with numerous defects in materials and workmanship.
Dispute over mineral rights lease payments lands in court
WHEELING – Two Ohio County men say the firm they leased their oil and gas interests to have been paying them incorrectly.
Worker blames injuries on firm’s alleged OSHA violations
WHEELING – An Ohio man working in West Virginia is suing a Wheeling company for alleged unsafe conditions that caused his workplace injury.
Couple accuse doctor of negligence in breast cancer treatment
CHARLESTON — A woman and her husband are suing Integrated Health Care and a physician for allegations of negligence and improper treatment regarding her breast cancer surgery.
Legislature helped its corporate backers, failed to tackle real issues
CHARLESTON – The 2016 West Virginia Legislative session has been called one of the worst ever by media outlets and organizations statewide. West Virginia is facing real challenges right now. Our roads are bad. We have a huge budget deficit. Millions of dollars have been cut from our schools. Coal is in decline and West Virginia workers need to be retrained for 21st century jobs. A financial crisis is looming.
Outside counsel policy ends cronyism, saves millions
CHARLESTON – West Virginia taxpayers deserve transparency, competitive bidding and millions of dollars in cost savings, all of which my administration delivered with its implementation of an outside counsel policy.
Wal-mart sliced Achilles' case settled, dismissed
HUNTINGTON – A lawsuit against Wal-mart for an Achilles’ tendon injury has been dismissed from federal court. The lawsuit was dismissed on Jan. 12 by District Judge Robert C. Chambers after the plaintiff, Jennifer Bradshaw, and Wal-mart resolved all issues involved in the complaint and moved to have the lawsuit dismissed. The lawsuit was dismissed with prejudice.
Verizon wage payment violations lawsuit dismissed
WHEELING - A lawsuit against Verizon Wireless for allegedly violating the West Virginia Wage Payment and Collection Act has been dismissed from federal court.
Man accuses painter’s union of age discrimination
CHARLESTON – A man is suing the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades after he claims he was discriminated based on his age and his employment was wrongfully terminated. International Union of Painters and Allied Trades-District Council 53; Daniel J. Poling; Brian Stanley; and Glenn McEndree were also named as defendants in the suit.
AG's office secures $19.7M for consumers in debt collector settlement
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has announced nearly $20 million in debt cancellation for West Virginia consumers as part of a settlement with a debt collector.
Manchin to host town hall meeting on Supreme Court nominee
CHARLESTON – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin will hold a town hall meeting next week to talk to West Virginians about President Barack Obama’s nominee for Supreme Court. Obama has nominated Merrick Garland for Supreme Court earlier this week. The town hall meeting will be held on March 24.