News from February 2013
Police officer sues car owner for alleged hit-and-run
CHARLESTON – A police officer is suing the woman who owned a vehicle that allegedly struck him and fled from the scene while he was a pedestrian.
Momentive Performance Materials sued for alleged chemical exposure
CHARLESTON – A former employee and his wife are suing Momentive Performance Materials USA, Inc., after his exposure to chemicals caused him to be diagnosed with bronchiolitis obliterans.
Goldenliving Center accused of failing to timely pay final wages
CHARLESTON – A former employee is suing Goldenliving Center after she claims it failed to pay her final wages in a timely manner.
Former employee says NGK Spark Plugs caused her injuries
CHARLESTON – A former employee says NGK Spark Plugs (USA), Inc., caused her injuries by failing to maintain an automatic heater insertion machine.
Morrisey hires director of communications
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced Feb. 5 that the managing editor of The State Journal will be his communications director.
Wayne couple claim Glockner misrepresented vehicle
WAYNE – Glockner is being sued after a Wayne couple claim the vehicle they purchased had issues they were not informed about.
Woman sues owner for alleged dog attack
HUNTINGTON – A woman is suing the owner of a dog she claims viciously attacked her child and caused him injuries.
Woman says Psychological Assessment & Intervention Services put her in danger
HUNTINGTON – A woman is suing Psychological Assessment & Intervention Services, Inc., after she claims it put her in danger by having her work with a violent man.
Man blames dog owner for alleged attack
HUNTINGTON – A Huntington man is suing the owner of three dogs that he claims attacked him while he was installing siding on a residence.
Man says American Heritage Life Insurance wrongfully denied coverage
HUNTINGTON – A man is suing American Heritage Life Insurance Company for allegedly wrongfully denying him coverage after he suffered a stroke.
Judge Watkins argues against harshness of suspension
Judge Watkins, left, with his attorney Robert P. Martin at a hearing before the Judicial Hearing Board in November.
Supreme Court finds prisoner's vibrating implant claim is frivolous
CHARLESTON – The state’s high court has affirmed the dismissal of a state prisoner’s complaint alleging that officials at Huttonsville Correctional Center did not provide adequate treatment regarding his belief that he has “a vibration in my body that feels like a pager vibrating.”
Mother says insurer failed to pay accidental death benefits
MARTINSBURG – A woman is suing Reliance Standard Life Insurance Company for allegedly failing to pay accidental death benefits for the death of her daughter.
Two pharmaceutical companies sue Mylan over patents
CLARKSBURG – Santarus, Inc., and Veloxis Pharmaceutical A/S are suing Mylan Pharmaceuticals, Inc., for allegedly attempting to sell a generic drug they hold patents on.
MEW Sporting Goods says ATF wrongfully denied firearms license
CLARKSBURG – MEW Sporting Goods, LLC, is suing the Director of Industry Operations of the Louisville Field Division of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives for denying its application for a license as a dealer.
Siblings sue Petroleum Marketers for mother’s death
BECKLEY – Two siblings are suing Petroleum Marketers, Inc., in federal court after they claim it caused a car accident that ultimately caused their mother’s death.
Commission taking applications for judicial opening
CHARLESTON – The Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission will begin receiving applications immediately for the vacancy in the 26th Judicial Circuit.
