Monthly Archives: December 2010

CIVIL FILINGS: Mason County

Dec. 10 Cinda and Gregory Stalnaker vs. Jim Rubenstein, in his official capacity as commissioner of the West Virginia Division of Corrections, and the West Virginia Division of Corrections. PA – R. Craig Tatterson; J – Nibert * The plaintiffs … Read More »

Mason County, News

CIVIL FILINGS: Berkeley County

Dec. 3 Susan Stinogel vs. Dr. Robert E. Cicchino and Dr. Shahin Rahimian PA – Barry Nace; J – Groh * The plaintiff claims the defendants were negligent when they failed to properly conduct a laparoscopic cholecystectomy on Sept. 18, … Read More »

Berkeley County, News

Woman files medical negligence suit

CHARLESTON — A woman is suing New Century Emergency Physicians of West Virginia after she claims they failed to remove a large piece of a broken mirror from her side. Dr. John A. Turley was also named as a defendant … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Jackson Co. man sues Toyota for wife’s death

CHARLESTON — A Jackson County man is suing Toyota Motor Corporation after he claims the company is responsible for his wife’s death. Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc.; Toyota Motor Manufacturing, California, Inc.; Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.; … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Woman sues AMFM, others for negligence in nursing home

CHARLESTON — A woman is suing AMFM after she claims her husband suffered injuries while in Summers Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Manzanita Holdings LLC, Manzanita Management Inc., Lifetree LLC, Wisteria LLC, Summers Nursing & Rehabilitation Center LLC d/b/a Summers Nursing … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Putnam woman sues Thomas Hospital for breach

CHARLESTON — A Putnam County woman is suing Herbert J. Thomas Memorial Hospital Association after she claims they improperly administered medications and fluids into her IV while she was at the hospital. Tina Martin was a patient at the hospital … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

State Law Library hosts identity theft program

CHARLESTON — The State Law Library will host a free informational session on protecting yourself from identity theft at a brown bag lunch at noon on Wednesday, Dec. 29. Assistant Attorney General Chris Hedges will discuss methods for guarding against … Read More »

News, State Supreme Court

Former employee sues Fantastic Sam’s for wrongful termination

HUNTINGTON — A former employee is suing Fantastic Sam’s after she claims her employment was wrongfully terminated. Linda Eddy, a store manager for Fantastic Sam’s, was also named as a defendant in the suit. Tammy Pack Riley was employed at … Read More »

Cabell County, News

Ky. man sues B.J.A. Trucking for unsafe working environment

WAYNE — An Olive Hill, Ky., man is suing B.J.A. Trucking after he claims he was placed in an unsafe working environment. James Riggs was an employee at B.J.A. Trucking as a coal truck driver and on Sept. 21, 2009, … Read More »

News, Wayne County

Mason Co. woman sues St. Mary’s for father’s death

HUNTINGTON — A Mason County woman is suing St. Mary’s Medical Center after she claims it is responsible for her father’s death. Cornerstone Hospital of Huntington was also named as a defendant in the suit. On Dec. 2, 2008, Jack … Read More »

Cabell County, News

AG, trial lawyer briefs opposed Court ruling

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McGraw

CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw and the state’s trial lawyers are more than likely not happy about a ruling handed down by the state Supreme Court of Appeals last week in the case of White v. Wyeth.
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News, State Supreme Court

Consumer protection ruling could have major impact

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Hall

CHARLESTON — A landmark state Supreme Court ruling could have a dramatic effect on consumer protection lawsuits, according to some in the legal community.
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News, State Supreme Court

Couple sues Marriott after man slides on tray

CHARLESTON — A couple is suing Marriott International for injuries sustained at its Charleston location. On Jan. 30, Christopher Kessler was a guest at the hotel and was unable to see a serving tray that had been placed against the … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

THEIR VIEW: Suing the state over Medicaid

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BECKLEY — Beckley ARH Hospital and its parent organization, Appalachian Regional Healthcare Inc. took a step in November that we wish we did not have to take. We issued a notice that we intend to sue the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources and the DHHR’s Bureau for Medical Services over inadequate Medicaid reimbursement rates.
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Arguments, Their View

Woman files age, gender discrimination suit

CHARLESTON — A former employee is suing Management and Training Corp. after she claims she was discriminated against because of her gender and age. Beverly Williams, the director of the Charleston Job Corps Center for the defendant, also was named … Read More »

Kanawha County, News