News from 2010
Putnam woman sues Thomas Hospital for breach
CHARLESTON -- A Putnam County woman is suing Herbert J. Thomas Memorial Hospital Association after she claims they improperly administered medications and fluids into her IV while she was at the hospital.
State Law Library hosts identity theft program
CHARLESTON -- The State Law Library will host a free informational session on protecting yourself from identity theft at a brown bag lunch at noon on Wednesday, Dec. 29.
Ky. man sues B.J.A. Trucking for unsafe working environment
WAYNE -- An Olive Hill, Ky., man is suing B.J.A. Trucking after he claims he was placed in an unsafe working environment.
Former employee sues Fantastic Sam's for wrongful termination
HUNTINGTON -- A former employee is suing Fantastic Sam's after she claims her employment was wrongfully terminated.
Mason Co. woman sues St. Mary's for father's death
HUNTINGTON -- A Mason County woman is suing St. Mary's Medical Center after she claims it is responsible for her father's death.
AG, trial lawyer briefs opposed Court ruling
McGraw CHARLESTON -- West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw and the state's trial lawyers are more than likely not happy about a ruling handed down by the state Supreme Court of Appeals last week in the case of White v. Wyeth.
*** SupCo calendar for 12/27 issue
Argument Docket
Consumer protection ruling could have major impact
Hall CHARLESTON -- A landmark state Supreme Court ruling could have a dramatic effect on consumer protection lawsuits, according to some in the legal community.
Couple sues Marriott after man slides on tray
CHARLESTON -- A couple is suing Marriott International for injuries sustained at its Charleston location.
THEIR VIEW: Suing the state over Medicaid
BECKLEY -- Beckley ARH Hospital and its parent organization, Appalachian Regional Healthcare Inc. took a step in November that we wish we did not have to take. We issued a notice that we intend to sue the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources and the DHHR's Bureau for Medical Services over inadequate Medicaid reimbursement rates.
Woman files age, gender discrimination suit
CHARLESTON -- A former employee is suing Management and Training Corp. after she claims she was discriminated against because of her gender and age.
Complaint: Tucker magistrate, judge had conflicts in Lewis man's criminal case
CHARLESTON -– A Lewis County businessman has lodged an ethics complaint against a Tucker County magistrate and judge for failing to recuse themselves from his 2008 criminal case.
Burkhammer seeks reinstatement of ethics complaint against Randolph attorney
CHARLESTON -– A Lewis County businessman is asking the state Bar reconsider its decision dismissing an ethics complaint he filed against one of his former attorneys from a 2008 criminal case.
Cissel previously accused of miscommunicating with court-appointed clients
CHARLESTON – In the last two years, records show Chad B. Cissel has had two court-appointed clients lodge ethics complaints against him alleging, like Jerry Burkhammer, his work hindered, rather than helped their case.
Hall disciplined for inaction in previous court-appointed case
CHARLESTON – Records show ethics complaints were filed against Dwight R. Hall in at least three other court-appointed cases with disciplinary action taken in one of them.
Kanawha man sues CAMC, doctor for wife's death
CHARLESTON -- A Kanawha County man is suing Charleston Area Medical Center and one of its physicians for the death of his wife.
Lesage man sues after finding foil in KFC potatoes
HUNTINGTON -- A Lesage man is suing KFC after he claims he found a piece of foil in his mashed potatoes.
Ohio woman sues Huntington urologist for denying records request
HUNTINGTON -- A Lawrence County, Ohio, woman is suing a Huntington urologist for denying to provide her with her medical records.
Woman sues GM, dealer for deaths of husband, daughter
HUNTINGTON -- A woman is suing General Motors de Mexico, Dutch Miller Chevrolet and Dutch Miller Enterprises after she claims they are responsible for the deaths of her husband and 13-year-old daughter.
Father blames Autism Services Center for son's death
HUNTINGTON -- A man is suing Autism Services Center after he claims it is responsible for his son's death.