West Virginia Record

Lawsuits

Woman sues Go-Mart following death of pregnant daughter

By Kyla Asbury | Aug 20, 2019

WINFIELD — Two lawsuits were filed against Go-Mart in the wake of a pregnant employee's death.

Lawsuits

Federal judge denies motion to compel arbitration in Macy's discrimination case

By Kyla Asbury | Aug 20, 2019

MARTINSBURG — A federal judge denied a motion to stay and compel arbitration in a case alleging discrimination by Macy's against a former employee who has a neurodevelopmental disorder.

Federal Court

Heart patient claims Highmark West Virginian wrongfully denied claims for emergency care

By Kyla Asbury | Aug 20, 2019

CLARKSBURG — A heart patient is suing Highmark West Virginia, dba Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia, for its alleged failure to pay his medical claims.

Lawsuits

Bailey & Glasser works to secure $143 million settlement with Columbia Gas for explosions

By Kyla Asbury | Aug 20, 2019

BOSTON, Mass. — A $143 million settlement was reached in a series of class-action lawsuits filed in Massachusetts involving Columbia Gas.

Lawsuits

Virginia man seeks dismissal of his lawsuit against former employer and its benefits provider

By Kyla Asbury | Aug 20, 2019

HUNTINGTON — A stipulation of dismissal was filed in a case alleging violations by a hospital's benefit plan, as administered through a Canadian firm, of federal retirement income laws.

Lawsuits

Salvage yard wants lawsuit alleging it took possession of a bulldozer dismissed

By Kyla Asbury | Aug 20, 2019

KINGWOOD — Sugar Creek Salvage wants a lawsuit against it for allegedly failing to return a bulldozer to be dismissed.

Lawsuits

Ace Health denies allegations in health insurance misrepresentation case

By Kyla Asbury | Aug 20, 2019

CHARLESTON — Ace Health Associates denied the accusations against it in a complaint arguing it and several other companies committed intentional misrepresentation and fraud.

State AG

Morrisey announces settlement with organization that was supposed to send care packages to servicemembers

By Kyla Asbury | Aug 20, 2019

CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced a settlement with a for-profit organization that claimed to help military servicemembers.

BAILEY GLASSER LLP: Bailey & Glasser Lawyers Named To 2020 Best Lawyers ® List

By Press release submission | Aug 20, 2019

Bailey & Glasser is pleased to announce Ben Bailey, Brian Glasser, John Barrett, and Brian Swiger were selected by peers for inclusion in the 2020 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America, in the following practice areas.

Federal Court

Retired miners say Justice coal companies owe unpaid benefits

By Chris Dickerson | Aug 19, 2019

BLUEFIELD – Four retired miners and their union say coal companies owned by Gov. Jim Justice owe them unpaid medical benefits.

State Court

Glade Spring property owners want answers from Justice-appointed board

By Chris Dickerson | Aug 19, 2019

BECKLEY – Property owners at a Raleigh County resort have filed a lawsuit against its board of directors, which were appointed by a company owned by Gov. Jim Justice.

State Court

Former School Building Authority of West Virginia executive alleges she was fired after stroke

By Marian Johns | Aug 19, 2019

CHARLESTON – The former director of administration for the School Building Authority of West Virginia alleges she was fired due to her medical conditions and disabilities and is still owed wages and benefits according to state law.

State Court

Woman who suffered pancreatic injury alleges Marshall University School of Medicine staff was negligent

By Marian Johns | Aug 19, 2019

HUNTINGTON – An Ohio woman who suffered injury to her pancreas and other complications following surgery to remove her gallbladder at the Marshall University School of Medicine is suing the university's board of governors over the alleged negligence of the medical staff.

Lawsuits

General Motors denies it intentionally sold a vehicle with a defective airbag

By Kyla Asbury | Aug 19, 2019

CHARLESTON — General Motors responded to a complaint denying allegations by a North Matewan man who claims a vehicle he purchased was defective.

State Court

Man sues Sugar Creek Salvage for taking his bulldozer

By Kyla Asbury | Aug 19, 2019

KINGWOOD – A man is suing Sugar Creek Salvage for allegedly failing to return his bulldozer.

State Court

Couple sues Barboursville, police officer over auto accident

By Kyla Asbury | Aug 19, 2019

HUNTINGTON – A couple is suing the village of Barboursville and its police department over an auto accident that allegedly happened because of the negligence of one of its officers.

State Court

Pizza Hut driver seeks damages from allegedly intoxicated driver over crash

By Kyla Asbury | Aug 19, 2019

CHARLESTON – A pizza delivery driver alleges a motorist was intoxicated when he crossed the center line of Kanawha Terrace and struck her vehicle in 2017.

WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Announces Multistate Settlement with Organization Claiming to Help Service Members

By Press release submission | Aug 19, 2019

West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey helped reach a multistate settlement shutting down a for-profit company that allegedly misled consumers about its support for military service members.

BOWLES RICE LLP: 2020 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America Recognizes Bowles Rice Attorneys

By Press release submission | Aug 19, 2019

Forty-four Bowles Rice attorneys from five of the firm's offices – Charleston, Martinsburg, Morgantown and Parkersburg, West Virginia and Southpointe (Canonsburg), Pennsylvania – have been named to the 2020 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©.

BOWLES RICE LLP: Bowles Rice Welcomes Two New Attorneys to Firm

By Press release submission | Aug 19, 2019

Bowles Rice is pleased to welcome attorneys Michael A. Adams and Sharon M. Menchyk to the firm.