News from May 2015
Judge allows state to intervene in case against hospital for child's injuries
CHARLESTON – Kanawha Circuit Judge James C. Stucky has granted an order permitting the state to intervene in a lawsuit against Greenbrier Emergency Services Inc. and a physician.
Woman blames rehab center for family member's death
HUNTINGTON – A Putnam County woman is suing Rose Terrace Health & Rehabilitation after she claims it is responsible for her family member's death.
Scheduling order filed in lawsuit against Town of Chesapeake
CHARLESTON – A scheduling order has been filed in a home flooding lawsuit against the Town of Chesapeake, scheduling a trial date for 2016.
Trial lawyers ask CALA to debate again
CHARLESTON – A state group of trial lawyers again has issued a challenge to a legal reform group to take part in a series of public forums about West Virginia’s civil justice system.
Woman voluntarily dismisses lawsuit against ER doctor
LOGAN – A woman who sued an emergency room doctor she claimed assaulted her, voluntarily dismissed the lawsuit.
Default judgment order entered in cabinetmaker lawsuit
MOOREFIELD – A judge has issued an order in favor of Capon Valley Bank's motion for default judgment against Fertig Cabinet Company Inc.
Wreck lawsuit against Conley Trucking dismissed
POINT PLEASANT – A lawsuit against Conley Trucking by a man who claimed he was injured in a collision caused by a tractor-trailer has been dismissed.
Man says he slipped, fell over boxes at Walmart
WHEELING — An Ohio County man filed a lawsuit against a major retailer for premises liability in a 2013 mishap.
Warehouse owner demands rent from lessee
WINFIELD — A Putnam County business filed a lawsuit against a lessee for breach of contract in a 2013 matter.
Woman accuses ex-employer of sexual harassment
PRINCETON — A Mercer County woman has sued an automotive dealer, alleging wrongful termination.
Justices say criminal drug addicts can sue doctors, pharmacies for addiction
CHARLESTON – A state Supreme Court ruling says juries can decide if residents who have broken the law by obtaining and using prescription painkillers can sue physicians and pharmacies for their addictions.
Capito introduces bill to roll back EPA’s proposed Clean Power Plan
WASHINGTON – West Virginia’s U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito has introduced legislation aimed at rolling back President Barack Obama’s Clean Power Plan.
Former attorney agrees to voluntary disbarment
CHARLESTON – Former Charleston attorney R. Michael Martin has consented to voluntary disbarment.
Yeager Airport hires local attorneys, obtains $6M for landslide victims
CHARLESTON – The Yeager Airport Board now has $6 million to dispatch to residents affected by the landslide that occurred in March.
AGs announce settlement with Sprint, Verizon
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and AGs in 49 other states, the District of Columbia and federal regulators, have reached a $159 million national settlement with Sprint Corp. and Verizon Wireless to resolve allegations that the companies allowed unauthorized charges for third-party services to be placed on consumers’ mobile telephone bills, a practice known as mobile crammin
Drug distributors ask Boone judge to keep pill records sealed
MADISON – The pharmaceutical drug distributors in a lawsuit filed by the state have asked a judge to deny the state's request to unseal a court document that contains information about their shipments to pharmacies.
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EPA's Clean Power Plan needs work
WASHINGTON – With America’s economy still in the midst of challenging economic times, the last thing job creators need is more burdensome Environmental Protection Agency regulations to stifle growth and opportunity.
Man sues insurance company for wrongful denial of benefits
CHARLESTON – A man is suing the Prudential Insurance Company of America for wrongfully denying him long-term disability benefits.
Woman sues after son dies at church camp
CLARKSBURG – A woman is suing Singing Hills Association after she claims it was responsible for her son's death.