News from April 2015
Man says he was fired after being injured on the job
WINFIELD – A former employee has filed suit against a Putnam County business alleging discriminatory and retaliatory actions.
Woman sues Marshall Health for data breach
HUNTINGTON – A woman is suing Marshall Health after she claims an unauthorized employee accessed her daughter's medical record multiple times.
Man accuses Special Metals of discrimination
HUNTINGTON – A man is suing Special Metals for allegedly discriminating against him based on his age and perceived disability.
Parent accuses WVDHHR of defamation
CHARLESTON – A parent is suing the West Virginia Department of Health & Human Resources after he claims it defamed his character and violated West Virginia statutes.
Woman sues Med-Surg Group for agreement breach
BECKLEY – A woman is suing Med-Surg Group Inc. and a physician for breach of agreement.
Ohio man accuses Jabo Supply of wrongful discharge
HUNTINGTON – A Lawrence County, Ohio, man is suing Jabo Supply Corporation after he claims his employment was wrongfully terminated.
DOJ sues Manor Care, alleges it provided medically unnecessary services
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The federal government is suing skilled nursing chain HCR Manor Care, alleging that the health care provider “knowingly and routinely” submitted false claims for services that were not medically reasonable and necessary.
Woman dismisses Disney chip complaint
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman who had sued Disney for allegely implanting a rubber chip in her body already has filed a notice to dismiss the complaint.
Ripley woman files slip-and-fall suit against Olive Garden
HUNTINGTON – A Jackson County woman has sued the owner of the Olive Garden in Barboursville for injuries she allegedly suffered in a fall.
Miner sues employer on allegations of retaliation
MADISON — A Raleigh County coal miner filed a lawsuit against his employer for alleged retaliatory discrimination in a 2014 dispute.
Man files suit after tripping in parking lot
PRINCETON — A Mercer County man filed a lawsuit against a property owner for alleged negligence in a 2014 matter.
Doctor says employer reneged on bonuses
BECKLEY — A Raleigh County physician filed a lawsuit against his employer for alleged breach of a 2010 agreement.
Insurer questions car dealer's repairs
FAYETTEVILLE – A national insurance company filed a lawsuit against a Fayette County car dealership over a 2014 accident in Oak Hill.
Woman says rented couch had bed bugs
BECKLEY — A Raleigh County woman filed a complaint against a rental company for a January incident involving a couch that allegedly came with bed bugs.
Equipment supplier claims client defaulted
WINFIELD — A Putnam County equipment firm is suing one of its customers for alleged breach of a 2013 agreement.
Justice Brent Benjamin deserves another 12-year term
Candidates running for political offices or judgeships are essentially job seekers. As their prospective employers, we voters should scrutinize candidates just as we would job applicants and try to make sure we get the right person for each position.
Court takes arguments to Point Pleasant
POINT PLEASANT – Students from Wahama, Hannan and Point Pleasant high schools on Tuesday were able to see the Supreme Court grill attorneys in person.
UPDATE: Maloney files judicial ethics complaint against Davis
CHARLESTON – Former gubernatorial candidate Bill Maloney on Thursday said he has filed a Judicial Investigation Commission complaint regarding Justice Robin Jean Davis, her husband and a personal injury lawyer who purchased a jet from them.
An update from the U.S. Senate
WASHINGTON – Last week, we surpassed the 100-day mark in the new Senate.
Law Adventure winners to visit state Supreme Court
CHARLESTON – Students from Kanawha, Marion, Roane and Wayne counties will visit the state Supreme Court of Appeals in the coming weeks as part of the West Virginia Law Adventure program.