News from May 2013
Professors sue WVU Board of Governors for harming reputations
CLARKSBURG - Two professors are suing the West Virginia University Board of Governors for causing harm to their reputations.
Court: Workers' Comp shouldn't pay for psychiatric drugs in electric shock case
Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital
Fla. woman sues law firm, alleges negligence in divorce proceedings
CLARKSBURG - A Tarpon Springs, Fla., woman is suing the Law Office of Christopher M. Wilson PLLC in federal court after she claims it was negligent in representing her during her divorce.
Marshall employee's Workers' Comp claim given chance to develop
CHARLESTON – The state high court has reversed and remanded a Marshall University administrative support employee’s Workers’ Compensation rejection, sending the carpal tunnel claim back to the Workers’ Compensation Board of Review for “proper consideration.”
Supreme Court rules widow's benefits claim filed too late
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has found that the widow of a coal miner who died from occupational pneumoconiosis could not collect benefits because her claim was filed four and a half months after the allowable time period for filing had expired.
Hospital attacks ex-employee's work record, settles lawsuit
Jefferson Memorial Hospital
No injunction for GWHS senior suing over abstinence-only school assembly
CHARLESTON - A George Washington High School senior is suing Kanawha County Schools for presenting an abstinence-only mandatory school assembly and not following the county-wide "Reducing the Risk" curriculum.
Former resident sues Genesis Healthcare for nursing home negligence
CHARLESTON - A woman is suing Genesis Healthcare LLC for injuries she suffered while she was a resident in New Martinsville Healthcare Center.
Woman blames Grumpy's Grille for brother's death
CHARLESTON - A woman is suing Grumpy's Grille after she claims it is responsible for her brother's death.
Morrisey hopes to add another company to lawsuit over Va. title loans
The Fast Auto Loans location in Annandale, Va. (Photo by Ellie Ashford)
Fayette Co. couple sue McDonald's for car accident
CHARLESTON - A Fayette County couple are suing McDonald's USA LLC for a car accident that caused severe injuries.
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