News from July 2014
Lawsuit against Jack Whittaker sent to Raleigh Circuit Court
BECKLEY - A lawsuit against 2002 lottery winner Jack Whittaker involving an insurance company claiming he and others owe nearly $400,000 has been sent to Raleigh Circuit Court from Fayette Circuit Court.
Women say Wheeling Hospital keeping them from cemetery
WHEELING - Four women are suing Wheeling Hospital after they claim it won't allow them to visit a cemetery on the grounds of the former Mount DeChantal Academy to visit their deceased loved ones.
Ten suits filed by coal miners against respirator-makers
LOGAN - Coal miners in Boone, Logan, Fayette, McDowell and Mingo counties are suing the manufacturers of respirators they claim were defective and caused them to develop black lung disease.
Couple name 109 defendants in asbestos suit
MOUNDSVILLE - A couple is suing 109 companies they say are responsible for a mesothelioma diagnosis.
Horse owners say Mountaineer racetrack won't return Cousin Craig
NEW CUMBERLAND - The owners of a thoroughbred horse are suing Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort Stewards after they claim it and four individuals have refused to return their horse.
Grant Co. man files suit after injury at Pilgrim's Pride
MOOREFIELD -- A Grant County man is suing over claims he was injured on the wet floor of a walk-in freezer.
Logan landowners blame AEP for electrical fire
LOGAN -- The owners of a Logan County property are suing after an electrical fire damaged the property.
Jackson Co. couple says tower built without consent
RIPLEY -- A Jackson County couple is suing over claims a telecommunications tower has been built near their property without their consent.
Man says he was fired after receiving workers' comp
LOGAN -- A West Virginia man is suing over claims his employment was terminated because he received workers' compensation benefits.
Former EMS worker says he wasn't paid in timely manner
FAYETTEVILLE -- A man is suing over claims his former employer failed to pay his final wages in a timely manner.
Republican AGs rejoice at Obamacare ruling
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit issued an opinion Tuesday that held a part of President Barack Obama’s health care plan is invalid.
Morrisey announces support for Mooney in Second Congressional District
MARTINSBURG – A Republican nominee running for Congress has received an endorsement from state Attorney General Patrick Morrisey.
Tentative settlement reached in water crisis case
CHARLESTON - A tentative settlement has been reached in 24 lawsuits involving Freedom Industries regarding the January chemical leak that affected nine counties.
Woman claims doctor missed breast mass
CHARLESTON -- A Charleston doctor is being sued for medical negligence.
PERSONNEL FILE: Williams selected for 'Who's Who Legal'
HUNTINGTON -- Legal publisher Law Business Research has selected Marc E. Williams, managing partner of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP's West Virginia office, for its Who's Who Legal: Product Liability Defence 2014 directory.
Woman slips on soda spill, sues Kroger
LOGAN -- A woman is suing after allegedly being injured while shopping at Kroger.
Accident results in lawsuit against construction company
LOGAN -- A pipeline construction company is being sued after their driver allegedly caused a collision in Logan County.
Putnam man says he was injured during physical therapy at CAMC Teays Valley
WINFIELD – A Putnam County man is suing, alleging he was injured during physical therapy at a hospital.
Airport faces suit from pond runoff
WAYNE -- An airport faces a lawsuit after a sediment pond allegedly damaged nearby property.
Man says he was injured by carport contractor
BECKLEY -- Two contractors are being sued by a client allegedly injured during a roof installation.