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County senior groups blame DHHR, HCA for 'arbitrary' changes that affect programs
CHARLESTON – Thirteen aging programs have filed lawsuits against the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources and the state Health Care Authority for changes that have allowed for-profit companies to take money from these programs.
Couple sues Big Sandy for defective refrigerator
CHARLESTON — A couple is suing Big Sandy Furniture alleging a refrigerator they purchased was faulty and caused property damages.
Man files class-action against insurer for failure to pay out flood claims
HUNTINGTON — An Ohio man is suing Indian Harbor Insurance Company in a class-action lawsuit alleging the insurance company did not properly pay out flood claims.
Woman sues nursing home for grandmothers injury, death
CHARLESTON — A woman says Eastbrook Center is responsible for the death of her grandmother.
Detroit woman says hospital employees improperly accessed her medical records
HUNTINGTON —An unnamed woman from Detroit is suing Cabell Huntington Hospital for improper and unauthorized access to her medical records.
Woman says Grand Island Express discriminated against her
HUNTINGTON — A woman says Grand Island Express discriminated against her based on her age and disability.
Deem files for Kanawha Circuit Court seat currently held by Bailey
Ashley Deem, who currently is the deputy clerk for the West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals, filed September 8 to run in the nonpartisan race for the seat currently occupied by Circuit Judge Jennifer Bailey.
Couple sues Mountaineer Gas, contractors for house explosion
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County couple is suing Mountaineer Gas Company claiming they are responsible for a house explosion.
Class-action lawsuit names dozens of hospitals in suit claiming failure to pay overtime
WHEELING — A class-action lawsuit was filed against the West Virginia United Health System alleging they were wrongfully not paid overtime pay.
DHHR says Elder Aide Services wrongfully made Medicaid claims
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources is suing Elder Aide Services for alleged Medicaid fraud.
Judge dismisses two counts in Morgantown firefighter retaliation case
MORGANTOWN -- A circuit judge has dismissed two of the three counts in a lawsuit originally filed by Morgantown firefighters accusing the city of retaliation.
Woman sues hospital for husband's injuries, death
CHARLESTON — A Sissonville woman is suing Thomas Memorial Hospital and a physician alleging they are responsible for her late husband's death.
Couple says real estate agent breached fiduciary duty
CHARLESTON — A couple is suing Property Elite alleging a breach of fiduciary duty.
Letter to the Editor: Tarr and his constituents must be proud
After reading Senator Eric Tarr's hilarious and nonsensical commentary, I wanted to write and point out his obvious need for guidance from someone.
Google, AGs reach settlement in antitrust case about app store sales
CHARLESTON – Google and attorneys general from 52 states and territories have reached a settlement in an antitrust case about the company’s mobile app store policies.
Bailey Glasser attorney Christopher Smith has been recognized
Bailey Glasser attorney Christopher Smith has been recognized by his peers for inclusion in the 2024 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America® in the fields of Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs, and Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs.
Woman says she was sexually harassed by 7-Eleven manager
CHARLESTON – A Quincy woman says she was the victim of sexual harassment by her 7-Eleven manager.
WVU, Gee making right changes to move ahead
What is taking place at WVU right now is not unprecedented. It’s happening across the country as colleges and universities deal with the reality that our workforce is changing, and a four-year degree isn’t what it used to be.
AGs urge Congress to study AI and its effects on children
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is part of a bipartisan 54-state and territory coalition urging Congress to study how artificial intelligence can and is being used to exploit children through child sexual abuse material and to propose legislation to protect children from those abuses.
Bailey Glasser attorney Elizabeth Stryker has been recognized
Bailey Glasser attorney Elizabeth Stryker has been recognized by her peers for inclusion in the 2024 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America® in the fields of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs, and Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs.