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Woman blames surgeon for perforated bowel

April 2, 2013 11:07 AM
By Kyla Asbury

CHARLESTON – A woman is suing her surgeon after she claims he failed to perform all the indicated pre-operative testing and caused her injuries. Judy Wyatt began treatment with Dr. Ahmad Bali in fall 2010 for symptoms associated with her … Read More »

Kanawha County, Medical Malpractice, News

Couple sue surgeon over procedure

March 22, 2013 8:50 AM
By Kyla Asbury

CHARLESTON – A Putnam County couple are suing a Kanawha County surgeon after they claim he violated the applicable standard of care during a surgical procedure. Dr. Scott A. Naegele performs medical services as Scott A. Naegele, MD PLLC. On … Read More »

Kanawha County, Medical Malpractice, News

Marshall University sued over surgery

February 26, 2013 3:16 PM
By Kyla Asbury

HUNTINGTON – A woman is suing the Marshall University Board of Governors and a surgeon she claims deviated from the acceptable standard of care during her surgery. On Feb. 10, 2012, Phyllis J. Ross underwent a surgical procedure by Dr. … Read More »

Cabell County, Medical Malpractice, News

Woman sues physician after spinal surgery

February 26, 2013 3:13 PM
By Kyla Asbury

HUNTINGTON – A woman is suing a physician she claims caused her injuries during a surgical procedure. On Dec. 27, 2010, Teresa A. Spurlock underwent a kyphoplasty surgical procedure at L5 with a bone biopsy, which was performed by Dr. … Read More »

Cabell County, Medical Malpractice, News

Man blames MedExpress Urgent Care, claims it caused injuries

February 13, 2013 12:01 PM
By Kyla Asbury

HUNTINGTON – A man is suing MedExpress Urgent Care Inc.-West Virginia after he claims it caused him injuries while he was in its care. On Feb. 15, 2011, Robert Wayne Hager became a patient of MedExpress for treatment of a … Read More »

Cabell County, Medical Malpractice, News

Former patient says physician was negligent

February 8, 2013 7:55 AM
By Kyla Asbury

CHARLESTON – A woman is suing a physician she claims was negligent in follow-up care after treating her for varicose veins. On Aug. 18, 2010, Melanie Miller sought treatment from Dr. David W. Ranson for complaints of swelling in her … Read More »

Kanawha County, Medical Malpractice, News

Couple says physician breached standard of care

January 16, 2013 11:32 AM
By Kyla Asbury

HUNTINGTON – A Cabell County woman and her husband are suing a physician they claim was negligent during a surgical operation and caused her severe injuries. On Feb. 14, 2011, Dr. Steven Scott Brumfield performed a diagnostic laparoscopy at St. … Read More »

Cabell County, Medical Malpractice, News

Man sues WVU Board of Governors for family member’s death

January 4, 2013 11:33 AM
By Kyla Asbury

CHARLESTON – A man is suing the West Virginia University Board of Governors, claiming it is responsible for his family member’s death. Clara Anderson was admitted to Charleston Area Medical Center on Sept. 7, 2010, with severe abdominal pain, according … Read More »

Kanawha County, Medical Malpractice, News

Thomas Memorial Hospital accused of negligent care

December 20, 2012 6:59 AM
By Kyla Asbury

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

Cabell Huntington Hospital pays maximum in settlement

December 19, 2012 11:38 AM
By John O'Brien

HUNTINGTON – Cabell Huntington Hospital has settled a wrongful death lawsuit brought by the estate of a woman who died there in July 2011 after being involved in a car-motorcycle accident in Kentucky. U.S. District Judge Robert Chambers approved the … Read More »

Cabell County, Medical Malpractice

Couple sues CAMC for failing to make proper diagnosis

December 11, 2012 3:29 PM
By Kyla Asbury

CHARLESTON – A Charleston couple is suing Charleston Area Medical Center for failing to make a proper diagnosis. Dr. Lisa Downham is also named as a defendant in the suit. Charleston Area Medical Center is doing business as Health Plus … Read More »

Kanawha County, Medical Malpractice, News

Williamson woman accuses surgeon of negligence

December 7, 2012 7:29 AM
By Kyla Asbury

CHARLESTON – A Williamson woman is suing a Charleston surgeon for allegedly deviating from the acceptable standard of care during her surgery. On Oct. 27, 2010, Dr. Lisa M. Skinner performed an abdominal hysterectomy on Tawanna Wright at Charleston Area … Read More »

Kanawha County, Medical Malpractice, News

SC upholds King’s summary judgment for hospital in med mal case

November 28, 2012 2:29 PM
By Nathan Bass

  CHARLESTON – The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia has affirmed an entry of summary judgment in favor of the Herbert J. Thomas Memorial Hospital Association, a defendant in a medical malpractice law suit. A Kanawha County Circuit Court ruled for … Read More »

Kanawha County, Medical Malpractice, News, State Supreme Court

Couple sues physicians over post-op complications

November 21, 2012 5:13 PM
By Kyla Asbury

CHARLESTON — A couple is suing two physicians for injuries suffered after complications from surgery. On Dec. 9, 2010, Dr. Stacey R. Smith performed surgical procedures on Nanette Rogers, according to a complaint filed Oct. 18 in Kanawha Circuit Court. … Read More »

Kanawha County, Medical Malpractice, News

Berkeley County attorney admonished over med-mal case

November 15, 2012 12:12 PM
By Lawrence Smith

CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has rebuked a Berkeley County attorney for his lack of communication with a bankruptcy trustee. The Court on Nov. 9 voted 3-2 to admonish D. Michael Burke, a partner in the Martinsburg firm of … Read More »

Berkeley County, Medical Malpractice, News, State Supreme Court