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Couple claims J.B. Hunt Transport required husband to drive despite illness
RIPLEY — A Jackson County couple is suing J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc., J.B. Hunt Transport Inc. and PPG Industries Inc., citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries and negligence.
Charleston attorney Sprague Hazard dies at 71
CHARLESTON – A Charleston attorney who was active in the community has passed away at the age of 71.
WV CALA survey finds economy, jobs as top legislative issues
CHARLESTON – A new survey conducted by a legal reform group says about half of West Virginia voters say the economy and job creation are the most important issues facing the state Legislature this session.
Bailey & Glasser lawyers part of $20M verdict in Dish Network class action
CHARLESTON – A North Carolina jury awarded a $20 million verdict in a class action lawsuit against Dish Network for violating the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. The trial lasted five days.
Woman sues Genesis Healthcare for grandmother’s injuries, death
CHARLESTON – A granddaughter is suing Genesis Healthcare after she claims they are responsible for her grandmother’s injuries and death.
AG's office warns consumers of sweepstakes scam
CHARLESTON —West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office is warning consumers to be wary when notified of winning a sweepstakes bearing the name of a legitimate company, such as those perpetuated by impostors falsely claiming to represent Publishers Clearing House.
AG's office was asked to file asphalt suit three times, DOH attorney says
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office was asked three times to file a suit on behalf of the state Department of Highways regarding the price of asphalt, according to a DOH attorney.
Attorney Salango appointed as Kanawha County Commissioner
CHARLESTON – After almost 90 minutes of questions and answers before the Kanawha County Commission on Feb. 2, Charleston attorney Ben Salango was chosen as former Commissioner Dave Hardy’s replacement until December 2018.
Woman sues Mingo school board after principal allegedly slapped daughter
WILLIAMSON – A woman is suing the Mingo County Board of Education after she claims her daughter was slapped by the principal and injured.
Two lawsuits blame Mine Safety Appliances Company for black lung disease
PINEVILLE – Two lawsuits have been filed against Mine Safety Appliances Company after the plaintiffs claim they developed black lung disease despite wearing respirators during their careers.
Coal Creek Energy accuses Seminole WV Mining Complex of contract breach
FAYETTEVILLE – Coal Creek Energy is suing Seminole WV Mining Complex after it claims the defendant breached its contract. ERP Compliant Fuels was also named as a defendant in the suit.
Town without pity, but not without guilt
An analytical newspaper reader can sometimes pick up things in an article that the reporter and editor may not have noticed, and that reader may even believe that the article in question communicates the opposite of what it seemed to.
Where did all of West Virginia's money go?
WHEELING – The West Virginia Capitol is a crime scene.
ALA elects Michael Bumgarner to board of directors
MORGANTOWN – The Association of Legal Administrators announced that Michael
T. Bumgarner has been elected to its board of directors. Bumgarner will serve
as an at-large director for a three-year term beginning this year.
Jenkins: Dislocated miner training bill aimed at getting state back to work
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Evan Jenkins (R- W.Va.) is among three Congressmen who have taken the lead on a bipartisan bill aimed at providing expanded retaining opportunities for coal miners who have become dislocated.
Defendants ask for pain pill lawsuit to be dismissed
BLUEFIELD – Three of the four defendants in one of the many lawsuits alleging drug distributors are responsible for causing the prescription drug epidemic in West Virginia have asked for a federal judge to dismiss the lawsuit.
Ky. man wins $800,000 verdict against Norfolk Southern
WILLIAMSON – A Pike County, Ky., man received an $800,000 jury verdict in his lawsuit against Norfolk Southern Railway Company.
Circuit judge grants stay in dog’s death sentence
BECKLEY – A circuit judge has granted a stay in the death sentence for a four-year-old whippet mix that bit two children over several months time.
Former Logan Co. student says she was sexually abused by a teacher
LOGAN – A former student is suing the Logan County Board of Education after she claims she was sexually abused by a teacher.
Putnam Co. attorney, wife hit with credit card lawsuits
WINFIELD – Two lawsuits have been filed against an attorney and his wife for failing to pay the debt on their credit cards.