As people continue to get sick across the country, meat processor JBS Tolleson has called for a wider recall of its beef. On Dec. 4, JBS expanded the recall to include more than 12 million pounds of Salmonella-tainted beef. Illnesses reported in West VirginiaThe...
Year: 2018
Does West Virginia have lemon laws?
A “lemon” refers to a vehicle that has numerous defects, thereby making its purchase suspect. Most states have lemon laws on the books to protect consumers, and West Virginia is no exception. The Better Business Bureau explains lemon laws in this state so...
What are some common scams when buying a car?
Buying a new car in West Virginia is rarely cut and dry. In some cases, car buyers can fall victim to common scams, which are intended to increase the price of the vehicle using nefarious means. This illustrates the importance of being an aware and informed buyer,...
Standing firm against religious discrimination
Employees experience mistreatment for many different reasons while they are working, whether they are discriminated against due to their gender or because of some other factor that is related to the way in which they were born. These unlawful examples of...
Students join in class action lawsuit over Title IX violations
A common complaint amongst many in Charleston may be that local youth are not engaged enough in tackling the problems facing the community. This perceived lack of community engagement may not necessarily be due to an apathetic attitude, but rather a lack of knowledge...
How does a class action lawsuit work?
When a large group of people feels wronged by the same company, person or entity, they may become part of a class action lawsuit in West Virginia. This type of case is different than a typical one in that there are multiple plaintiffs represented by one main...
Assigning liability when you are resold a lemon
If the car that you recently purchased from a dealership in Charleston is already having problems, you may justly wonder how a dealer could sale you such a vehicle in the first place. Your frustrations will no doubt be compounded even more if you later discover that...
How to keep on top of automobile recalls
It seems like there is a recall of an automobile part or safety feature at least once each week. With each recall comes the nagging feeling: Is there an important recall I missed?In addition to knowing why a vehicle or part may be recalled, there are easy ways to...
Is it safe to deep fry a turkey?
Many people look forward to deep-fried turkey during the Thanksgiving holiday. Despite the tastiness of this dish, the new is replete with reports of injuries incurred during the deep-frying process, some of which can be catastrophic. To ensure consumers remain...
Defending the rights of minimum wage workers
Sometimes, when people hear of an employment law case, it involves employees with a sizeable salary or high-profile position. However, the rights of all workers deserve to be respected, regardless of how much they earn or the industry they are employed in....
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