Daily Archives: December 20, 2012

Jury rules asbestos attorneys, radiologist conspired on fraudulent asbestos claims

WHEELING – A jury has found two members of a former Pittsburgh law firm engaged in racketeering when they conspired with a Bridgeport radiologist to fabricate asbestos claims. The verdict, reached Dec. 20, comes more than seven years after CSX … Read More »

Asbestos, Federal Court, Ohio County

Supreme Court says man not equipped for other work, awards total disability

CHARLESTON – In a strongly worded Dec. 12 memorandum opinion, the unanimous state Supreme Court reversed the Workers’ Compensation Board of Review and awarded coal miner Charles W. Tilley permanent total disability. Tilley had received several “compensable injuries” during his … Read More »

News, State Supreme Court, Workers' Comp

Conviction of former Montcoal security chief affirmed by Fourth Circuit

RICHMOND, Va. – On Dec. 14, a three-judge panel of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed the conviction of former Montcoal Mine chief of security Hughie Elbert Stover on charges related to the investigation of … Read More »

Federal Court, News

Woman sues HCR ManorCare, accuses nursing home of negligence

CHARLESTON – A woman is suing HCR ManorCare, LLC, after she claims it was negligent in its care of one of her family members. HCR ManorCare, Inc.; MC Operations Investments, Inc.; HCRMC Operations, LLC; Manor Care, Inc.; HCR Manor Care … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Big Sandy Furniture blamed for injuries

CHARLESTON – A woman is suing Big Sandy Furniture, Inc., after a piece of furniture allegedly fell and struck her. Jon Conrad and John Doe were also named as defendants in the suit. On Feb. 2, Helen Dolin was on the … Read More »

Kanawha County, News, Personal Injury

SC makes ruling in Workers’ Comp case over dust hazards

CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court overruled the West Virginia Workers’ Compensation Board of Review on Dec. 13 in a case involving occupational pneumoconiosis. Jeffrey Murray alleges that he suffers from occupational pneumoconiosis due to his exposure to dust during … Read More »

Asbestos, News

Woman says City Holding Company discriminated against her

CHARLESTON – A woman is suing City Holding Company for allegedly terminating her employment because of her age. Linda L. Fish was employed by the defendant for approximately 22 years and prior to her termination, she held the position of … Read More »

Kanawha County, News, Wrongful Termination

Thomas Memorial Hospital accused of negligent care

CHARLESTON – A woman is suing Thomas Memorial Hospital for allegedly negligently caring for her while she was one of its patients. Herbert J. Thomas Memorial Hospital Association is doing business as Thomas Memorial Hospital. On May 28, 2010, Karen … Read More »

Kanawha County, Medical Malpractice, News

Valley Cash Feed says Shamrock Kennels owes more than $15,000

CHARLESTON – Valley Cash Feed Company, LLC, is suing Shamrock Kennels, Inc., after it claims it owes more than $15,000 for goods and services sold. Shamrock owns, trains and races greyhounds at a racing facility in Nitro and opened an … Read More »

Kanawha County, News