News from August 2007
PA says she was ousted by doctor's wife over alleged affair
POINT PLEASANT – A former physician's assistant at a Mason County hospital alleges the physician's wife orchestrated her removal from his staff.
Shoddy stairs results in lawsuit
CHARLESTON - A Kanawha County woman who was injured when she fell down a flight of stairs in an apartment building has filed a suit against the building owners.
Better bedside manner could have averted suit, former patient says
Urata Singleton attempts to negioate the hallway in her Leon home. A malpractice suit she filed against Dr. Jack M. Levine in 2001 alleges surgery he performed on her foot contributed to her near inability to walk. (Photo by Lawrence Smith) LEON – Had a former Mason County physician shown a little compassion and courtesy, he would not have been the defendant in a lawsuit says one of his former patients.
Mercer woman files malpractice suit
CHARLESTON - A Mercer County woman has filed a medical malpractice suit against a physician after she incurred more than $300,000 in medical bills due to the alleged negligent diagnosis and treatment of her symptoms.
Man accuses former employer of age discrimination
CHARLESTON - A Kanawha County man filed a suit against his former employer, claiming he was fired because of his age.
Putnam man blames Verizon for on-the-job injury
CHARLESTON - A Putnam County man has filed a suit against his employer, claiming he was injured while on the job.
Man says car dealer fired him over work injury
CHARLESTON - A Kanawha County man has filed a suit against a local car dealership after he was fired while off work for an injury he sustained on the job.
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McJackpot Justice
You get a three-piece at KFC. Or make a sandwich at home. Have a bowl of beef vegetable soup.
Judge denies Elkins doctor's request for new trial
Carper ELKINS – The judge has denied the defendant's request to set aside the verdict in the highest medical malpractice award ever in Randolph County.
Organization buys anti-gambling ad day after taking McGraw's money
McGraw CHARLESTON -- West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw has maintained that the money his office earned in a settlement with a prescription drug manufacturer is supposed to be used to fight substance abuse.
Lead testing of children's toys and jewelry available at State Fair
McGraw CHARLESTON – Attorney General Darrell McGraw says free testing of children's toys and jewelry for excessive amounts of lead will be availabe at the State Fair.
Claws come out over ILR leopard ads
Toriseva CHARLESTON – A new leopard-themed campaign meant to highlight the motives behind the recent name change of the state trial lawyers organization has resulted in a catfight.
A state open for business � or a state of denial?
Cohen CHARLESTON -- The signs that West Virginia's broken legal system needs to be fixed seem to pop up faster than the fireworks explosions at the West Virginia State Fair.
Woman says errors of doctor, nurse led to hysterectomy
HUNTINGTON - A Cabell County woman has filed a medical malpractice suit against a nurse practitioner at St. Mary's Medical Center who she claims did not take proper precautions during the delivery of her child.
PERSONNEL FILE: Three honored as "Super Lawyers" at Martin & Seibert
Clarence E. "CEM" Martin III, Walter M. Jones III and Susan R. Snowden, all shareholders with Martin & Seibert, recently were named Super Lawyers. MARTINSBURG -– Martin & Seibert is pleased to announce that three of its own have been listed in the 2007 edition of Virginia Super Lawyers Magazine, a publication that honors the top 5 percent of lawyers in the state.