News from March 2011
McGraw says JK Harris violating court order
McGraw CHARLESTON -- State Attorney General Darrell McGraw has filed contempt proceedings against tax relief company JK Harris and its owner, John Harris, for continuing to violate a court order.
McGraw online video drawing heat
McGraw CHARLESTON – An online video produced by state Attorney General Darrell McGraw's office is drawing attention, but not necessarily from its target audience yet.
THEIR VIEW: Judicial system is hurting West Virginia
CHARLESTON -- Senate Bill 307 - legislation to establish an intermediate court of appeals in West Virginia - passed overwhelmingly in the State Senate this past legislative session. Gov. Tomblin supported this effort and encouraged passage of the bill.
Lincoln Co. man sues WVU Hospitals for negligence
MORGANTOWN – A man is suing West Virginia University Hospitals Inc. and unknown employees after he discovered a foreign object was left inside him about a surgery.
Court won't hear former Tax Department official's libel suit
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has let stand a lower court's decision dismissing a former Tax Department official's libel suit against a statewide news organization.
Aetna wrong on man's disability benefits, judge says
Johnston CHARLESTON – Aetna Life Insurance improperly denied disability benefits to former Bristol Myers Squibb manager Ricky Dickens without explaining why it disregarded a Social Security Administration decision in his favor, U. S. District Judge Thomas Johnston ruled on March 28.
*** SupCo calendar for 4/4 issue
Argument Docket
Bulletin board post at plant leads to lawsuit
Alcan Rolled Products-Ravenswood RIPLEY – Two Jackson County women allege their employer went too far in posting a co-worker's comments about them on a company bulletin board.
W.Va. State settles slip-and-fall suit for $18K
CHARLESTON –- West Virginia State University has settled a personal injury lawsuit with a Nitro woman.
Country Inn at Berkeley Springs to pay $85,000 to settle sexual harassment suit
BERKELEY SPRINGS – The Country Inn at Berkeley Springs will pay $85,000 and furnish significant remedial relief to settle a federal sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit involving female employees.
Justices to decide if man should get denied medical benefits
CHARLESTON -- The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has to decide whether a man should receive medical payment benefits previously denied by a circuit court.
N.C. man pleads his case to W.Va. Justices
CHARLESTON -- The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals heard arguments Wednesday on the reinstatement of a lawsuit filed by a North Carolina man against Mylan drug companies.
New Mexico woman names 48 companies in asbestos case
CHARLESTON -- A New Mexico woman is suing 48 companies after she claims they are responsible for her husband's lung cancer and death.
Man sues Smith Company Motor Cars for wrongful termination
CHARLESTON -- A Charleston man is suing Smith Company Motor Cars after he claims his employed was wrongfully terminated.
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.
Oak Hill couple says Mazda was defective
CHARLESTON -- An Oak Hill couple is suing Mazda Motor of America after they claim a vehicle they purchased was defective.
Justices hear case about judge's pension
King CHARLESTON -- The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals heard arguments Tuesday on a special judge's decision enforcing a divorce agreement in favor of Kanawha Circuit Judge Charles King's former wife, Judith King.
Primecare sued for wage payment violation
CHARLESTON -- A former employee is suing Primecare Medical of West Virginia after he claims it violated the West Virginia Wage Payment and Collection Act.
Former employee sues Primecare for termination
CHARLESTON -- A former employee is suing Primecare Medical of West Virginia after she claims her employment was terminated immediately after she informed them that she intended to take a new job in the future.
Mother, daughter sue Timberline for injuries
CHARLESTON -- A mother and daughter are suing Timberline Four Seasons Resort for injuries sustained from an attack outside of Timbers Pub.