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Recent News About United Hospital Center
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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. -
Woman sues state Division of Corrections for sister's death while in jail
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation alleging her sister died in its care. -
STEPTOE & JOHNSON PLLC: Steptoe & Johnson Celebrates Career of Retiring Partner Patrick Deem
Patrick D. Deem has been practicing law for more than 50 years. -
Panel sets March 2021 trial date for state court opioid cases
CHARLESTON – The trial for opioid cases before the state Mass Litigation Panel is scheduled to begin a little more than a year from now. -
Hospitals sue opioid manufacturers, distributors to recoup costs of opioid epidemic
MOUNDSVILLE — Thirty-seven hospitals in West Virginia and Kentucky are suing opioid manufacturers and distributors they claim caused the crisis in the area. -
BOWLES RICE: Bowles Rice Welcomes Attorney Brock Malcolm to Morgantown Office
Bowles Rice is pleased to announce that attorney Brock Malcolm has joined the firm’s Morgantown, West Virginia office. -
Supreme Court says hospital doesn’t have qualified immunity in lawsuit with former surgeon
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals says a hospital doesn't have qualified immunity in a lawsuit involving a former general surgeon who was terminated. -
AG's office announces $1.3M antitrust settlement with four financial firms
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has reached additional settlements totaling $1.28 million with four financial corporations, bringing the amount of the broader case to $4.7 million. -
Man sues Genesis Youth Crisis Center for failing to seek medical treatment
MORGANTOWN – A man is suing Genesis Youth Crisis Center after he claims his appendix burst and he was in severe pain. The West Virginia University Board of Governors was also named as a defendant in the suit. Tommy J. Eddy III was placed at Genesis on Dec. 6, 2011, as a juvenile and on Jan. 12, 2012, he became very ill with severe abdominal pain and vomiting, according to a complaint filed Feb. 23 in Monongalia Circuit Court. -
Taylor Co. man blames WVU Board of Governors for paralysis
MORGANTOWN -- A Taylor County man is suing the West Virginia University Board of Governors after he claims he faces permanent paralysis because of its failure to diagnose spinal cord injury. -
Justices side with hospital on $2M tax bill
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals says United Hospital Center of Clarksburg doesn’t have to pay a tax bill that, with interest, is now up to about $2.25 million. -
Couple accuses doctor of malpractice
CHARLESTON -- A Kanawha County couple is suing over claims the wife sustained injuries after receiving negligent care while in a West Virginia hospital. -
Supreme Court hears hospital taxation case
CHARLESTON — The state Supreme Court will decide on United Hospital Center’s appeal of a property tax ruling for its Bridgeport site. -
Man says Harrison Co. deputies broke orbital bones, ribs
The injuries Joy Pumphrey said he incurred as a result of excessive force used by two Harrison County sheriff's deputies and a Nutter Fort patrolman. Attorney John Bryan submitted the photo. -
Harrison Co. men get judgment in civil rights suit
Lewis CLARKSBURG – Two Harrison County men have achieved a partial victory against two police officers they alleged attempted to frame them for raping one of the officer's sister. -
PERSONNEL FILE: Love, Steptoe honored by WVU College of Law
Love MORGANTOWN -- This year's recipients of the WVU College of Law Justitia Officium award are Charles M. Love III and Robert M. Steptoe. -
Sisters blame state jail authority, others for brother's death
CHARLESTON -- Two sisters are suing the state jail authority after they claim the medical staff at the North Central Regional Jail neglected their brother's medical problems, which led to his death. -
CIVIL FILINGS: Kanawha County
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Circuit Judge Robert L. Holland Jr. dies
CHARLESTON -- Third Judicial Circuit Judge Robert L. Holland Jr. died Monday after having a heart attack Sunday at his home in Greenwood. -
Clarksburg woman sues C.R. Bard, others for defective medical device
CHARLESTON -- A Clarksburg woman is suing Davol, C.R. Bard and Bard Devices after she claims she was implanted with a defective medical device.