Kanawha County Category Archives: Kanawha County

Hurricane woman drills dentist for negligence

CHARLESTON – A Hurricane woman is suing a dentist she claims was negligent in properly installing a crown. On Aug. 18, 2009, Dr. Timothy M. Spears failed to properly install a crown in Renee C. Young Gorrell, according to a … Read More »

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Two women blame Bayer for injuries from chemical exposure

CHARLESTON – Two women are suing Bayer in separate suits after they claim the plant released chemicals into the air and caused them to become sick. Bayer Cropscience, AG; Bayer Cropscience Holding, Inc.; Bayer Cropscience, LP; West Virginia Paving, Inc.; … Read More »

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Man sues over minor’s injuries at Hampton Inn

CHARLESTON – A minor, by his legal guardian, is suing Hospitality Ventures Limited Liability Company for injuries he sustained at its hotel. Hospitality Ventures Limited Liability Company is doing business as Hampton Inn-Southridge Centre. On Oct. 12, 2009, Trenton Joseph … Read More »

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CIVIL FILINGS: Kanawha County

Oct. 12 Arne Moltis vs. Joe Holland Chevrolet, Inc. PA- pro se; J- Tod J. Kaufman * Moltis claims he brought his 2007 Nissan Titan for repair to the defendant after an accident. He claims when he came to pick … Read More »

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McGraw gets order to stop three debt businesses

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CHARLESTON – Kanawha Circuit Court has entered an order preventing three Cavalry Company debt-buying businesses from collecting debts in West Virginia without a license.
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Woman sues All Med, Roscoe Medical for defective wheelchair

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CHARLESTON — A Fayette County woman is suing All Med and Roscoe Medical after she claims they provided her with an incorrect and defective wheelchair.
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Poca woman files suit after fall at Speedway

CHARLESTON — A Poca woman is suing Speedway after she sustained injuries on its premises. On July 21, Marilyn Cook was walking on common property on the defendant’s premises when she slipped on oil and fell, according to a complaint … Read More »

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Nitro man sues Elk Run, others for work injuries

CHARLESTON — A Nitro man is suing Elk Run Coal Company and three other companies after he was injured on the job. Black Castle Mining Company and Homer III Processing Company; Massey Energy; and Alpha Natural Resources Services, LLC were … Read More »

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12 Mountain State nursing students sue over accreditation issues

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CHARLESTON — Twelve Mountain State University nursing students are suing the university after they claim the nursing program failed to inform them about losing its full accreditation status.
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Man says he was sexually harassed in coal mines

CHARLESTON — A former employee is suing Remington, LLC, after he claims he was sexually harassed while working in West Virginia coal mines. Ronnie Hall is an experienced underground coal miner who has worked in West Virginia mines for nearly … Read More »

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Woman sues physician for husband’s death

CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County woman is suing a physician she claims is responsible for her husband’s death. On Feb. 16, Cluther Allen Ray presented to the emergency department of Thomas Memorial Hospital with complaints of abdominal pain and upper … Read More »

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Couple files medical malpractice suit

CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County couple is suing a physician they claim failed to treat and diagnose cancer. On April 24, 2008, Peggy Raines complained to Dr. Thompson E. Pearcy about inflammation, rash, lesion and/or discomfort in or around her … Read More »

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Kanawha judge reduces jury award in nursing home case

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CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County judge has entered a judgment order in a case against HCR Manorcare, reducing a portion of the $91.5 million jury award.
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CIVIL FILINGS: Kanawha County

Oct. 6 Donna Fish vs. Above Average Landscaping and Gary Haddox PA- Kristina Thomas Whiteaker, David L. Grubb; J- Jennifer Bailey * On July 20, Fish contracted the defendants to provide a concrete driveway, stamped/stained concrete porch and patio for … Read More »

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Charleston attorney dies suddenly

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CHARLESTON – Charleston attorney Randy Cox died suddenly on Oct. 19 in Charleston.
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