Bine v. Owens

(Filed Jan. 12, 2001)

I concur that the lower court erred in granting summary judgment against the Bines on them claims of defamation, false light, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. However I disagree with the majority decision regarding the wrongful discharge and Wage Payment and Collection Act claims.

As for the Wage Payment and Collection Act claim, the majority notes that the copies of checks issued by Mr. Bine’s employer are illegible and that therefore this Court cannot say that lower court erred.

As we have often noted: “The West Virginia Wage Payment and Collection Act is…