Daily Archives: November 13, 2012

Parent sues West Virginia Division of Juvenile Services over daughter’s alleged rape

CHARLESTON — The parent of a young girl who was allegedly raped during her incarceration in James H. “Tiger” Morton Juvenile Center is suing the state division of juvenile services for the child’s injuries. Two correctional officers, James Dunlap and … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Name partners in Atlanta firm with W.Va. ties suing each other

ATLANTA – An Atlanta law firm that is representing state Attorney General Darrell McGraw’s office in litigation is experiencing a nasty breakup. Partners in the firm Cook, Hall & Lampros are fighting it out in a lawsuit filed in Fulton … Read More »

State Attorney General

Man sues physician over toe surgery problems

MORGANTOWN — A man is suing a physician he claims was negligent in caring for him and informing him about the risks of a surgical procedure. On July 15, 2010, Dr. Jerry I. Hadrych performed arthroplasty on Steven B. Drain’s … Read More »

Medical Malpractice, Monongalia County, News

Law firm alleges attorney stole records

MORGANTOWN — The law firm of Berryman, Hall and Matheny, PLLC is suing an attorney it claims took financial records and equipment from its premises. Berryman, Hall and Matheny, PLLC; Robert D. Berryman; Steven R. Hall; and Grant O. Matheny … Read More »

Monongalia County, News

Former employee sues Gentiva claiming she refused to participate in alleged fraudulent billing practices

CHARLESTON — A former employee is suing Gentiva Health Services, Inc., after she claims she was forced to resign from her employment for not agreeing to participate in fraudulent Medicare billing practices. Gentiva Certified Healthcare Corp.; Gentiva Health Services (USA), … Read More »

Kanawha County, News, Wrongful Termination

Woman sues Capitol Resource Agency for wrongful termination

CHARLESTON — A former employee is suing Capitol Resource Agency, Inc., for wrongful termination of employment. Danny Scalise was also named as a defendant in the suit. Ramona Dickson claims she was employed by the defendants from Aug. 9, 2010, … Read More »

Kanawha County, News, Wrongful Termination

Monongalia County woman says Gabriel Brothers fired her over pregnancy

MORGANTOWN — A former employee is suing Gabriel Brothers, Inc., after she claims her employment was terminated because she was pregnant. Megan Edwards began working at Gabriel Brothers in September 2010 at its warehouse location in Morgantown, according to a … Read More »

Discrimination, Monongalia County, News

Family sues Wal-mart claiming glass fragments in vegetables

CHARLESTON — A man and his family are suing Wal-mart Stores East, LP, after he ate mixed vegetables bought at one of its stores that he says contained glass fragments that caused him injuries. Wal-mart Stores East, LP d/b/a Great Value Foods … Read More »

Kanawha County, Personal Injury

Supreme Court says Jefferson judge didn’t follow directive in previous decision

CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has blocked the Jefferson County Circuit Court from forcing the CEO of Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, Roger Crandall, to be deposed. “This is the second time this case has been … Read More »

Jefferson County, News, State Supreme Court

Supreme Court spares dog’s life, says criminal charges needed to order euthanization

CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has overturned a Grant County Circuit Court order that would have resulted in the killing of a Rottweiler that possibly attacked a 2-year-old girl during a birthday party. The court ruled on Nov. 9 … Read More »

News, State Supreme Court