News from December 2012
CIVIL FILINGS: Cabell County
Dec. 10
CIVIL FILINGS: Putnam County
Dec. 10
CIVIL FILINGS: Boone County
Oct. 10
CIVIL FILINGS: Monongalia County
Dec. 10
Supreme Court says man not equipped for other work, awards total disability
CHARLESTON – In a strongly worded Dec. 12 memorandum opinion, the unanimous state Supreme Court reversed the Workers’ Compensation Board of Review and awarded coal miner Charles W. Tilley permanent total disability.
Conviction of former Montcoal security chief affirmed by Fourth Circuit
RICHMOND, Va. – On Dec. 14, a three-judge panel of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed the conviction of former Montcoal Mine chief of security Hughie Elbert Stover on charges related to the investigation of the deadly mine explosion of April 2010.
Woman sues HCR ManorCare, accuses nursing home of negligence
CHARLESTON – A woman is suing HCR ManorCare, LLC, after she claims it was negligent in its care of one of her family members.
Big Sandy Furniture blamed for injuries
CHARLESTON – A woman is suing Big Sandy Furniture, Inc., after a piece of furniture allegedly fell and struck her.
SC makes ruling in Workers' Comp case over dust hazards
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court overruled the West Virginia Workers' Compensation Board of Review on Dec. 13 in a case involving occupational pneumoconiosis.
Woman says City Holding Company discriminated against her
CHARLESTON – A woman is suing City Holding Company for allegedly terminating her employment because of her age.
Thomas Memorial Hospital accused of negligent care
CHARLESTON – A woman is suing Thomas Memorial Hospital for allegedly negligently caring for her while she was one of its patients.
Valley Cash Feed says Shamrock Kennels owes more than $15,000
CHARLESTON – Valley Cash Feed Company, LLC, is suing Shamrock Kennels, Inc., after it claims it owes more than $15,000 for goods and services sold.
BBQ restaurant settles case over fire
Porker's Bar-B-Q, seen in 2011