Kanawha County Category Archives: Kanawha County

McGraw obtains injunction against Liberty Mutual over spare auto parts

CHARLESTON – State Attorney General Darrell McGraw announced Dec. 28 a permanent injunction against Liberty Mutual Insurance Company to prevent the insurer from violating consumer protection laws. The Circuit Court of Kanawha County issued the permanent injunction, which stops Liberty … Read More »

Kanawha County, News, State Attorney General

McGraw takes aim at debt collection companies

CHARLESTON – Outgoing state Attorney General Darrell McGraw announced subpoena enforcement action filings on Dec. 20 against three companies for allegedly unlawful debt collection activities. The actions were filed against Dominion Management Services Inc., doing business as CashPoint of Alexandria, … Read More »

Kanawha County, News, State Attorney General

WVDHHR accused of failing to correctly administer Medicaid program

CHARLESTON – A man is suing the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources for allegedly failing to administer the state’s Medicaid program in conformity with the federally approved West Virginia State Medicaid Plan. Rocco S. Fucillo is the … Read More »

Federal Court, Kanawha County, News

Transvaginal mesh trials to begin in a year

CHARLESTON (Legal Newsline) — The trials against three major transvaginal mesh manufacturers will begin next December, according to a judicial report. A report detailing the decisions from a Dec. 6 status conference show that the trials will begin Dec. 3, … Read More »

Federal Court, Kanawha County, News

Six heirs say Reserve Oil & Gas installed pipeline without permission

CHARLESTON – Six heirs are suing Reserve Oil & Gas, Inc., after they claim it trespassed onto their property and installed a gas pipeline without their permission. Sandra Bishop, Kathy Fannin, Connie McDaniel, Steve Fannin, Donna Lilly and Debra O’Dell … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Couple sues GM for allegedly defective vehicle

CHARLESTON – A couple is suing General Motors, LLC, for a vehicle they purchased that they claim is defective. On Dec. 21, 2009, Try Painter and Timi M. Painter entered into a motor vehicle purchase contract for the purchase of … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Kanawha County unveils portrait of Justice McHugh

CHARLESTON – A portrait of retiring state Supreme Court Justice Thomas E. McHugh was scheduled to be held Dec. 20 during a ceremony at the Kanawha County Courthouse. The ceremony was held in the second floor “ceremonial” courtroom. McHugh’s portrait commemorates … Read More »

Kanawha County, News, State Supreme Court

St. Albans woman sues KC Properties over alleged fall

CHARLESTON – A St. Albans woman is suing KC Properties, LLC, after she claims she was injured due to its negligence in failing to provide a safe walkway at a St. Albans rental property. Kevin L. Childers, individually and as … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

CIVIL FILINGS: Kanawha County

Dec. 6 Jacqueline Yeager, individually and on behalf of the Estate and wrongful death beneficiaries of Melba Swick vs. HCR ManorCare, LLC; HCR ManorCare, Inc.; MC Operations Investments, Inc.; HCRMC Operations, LLC; Manor Care, Inc.; HCR Manor Care Services, Inc.; … Read More »

Kanawha County, 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

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

BBQ restaurant settles case over fire

CHARLESTON – After being told it could not seek damages to rebuild itself, Porker’s Bar-B-Q settled its lawsuit against General Electric and Wal-Mart on the eve of trial. The lawsuit claimed they were responsible for property damages from a fire … Read More »

Kanawha County, News