News from October 2015
Ohio Valley Realty suing neighbors to allow for building demolition
WHEELING, W.V. -- A real estate company that owns property in Wheeling, West Virginia is suing the property's neighbors for hindering court-ordered demolition.
West Virginia Medical Institute accuses competitor of interfering with public bidding
CHARLESTON, W.V. -- A Kanawha County non-profit corporation is alleging that two for-profit entities intentionally interfered with the public bidding process and its state Medicare contract.
Dingess Transport accused of defaulting on worker comp insurance payments
PHILIPPI, W.V. -- An insurance company recently sued a Belington, West Virginia trucking company over allegations that it defaulted on installment payments for worker compensation insurance premiums.
Pleasant Valley Nursing Home accused of negligence in patient's death
POINT PLEASANT, W.V. -- The estate of a woman who died from injuries suffered after falling in the shower has sued a Mason County nursing home alleging negligence.
Bluefield Regional physician accused for misdiagnosing heart attack
PRINCETON, W.V. -- The estate of a deceased Bluefield, West Virginia man recently sued a Mercer County emergency room physician alleging medical negligence in his death.
Justices: Court was correct to grant partial summary judgement in Marshall photo case
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has issued a memorandum decision in a lawsuit against the Marshall University Board of Governors for sending photographs to a patient's place of employment.
Woman claims Wood Co. chiropractor failed to diagnose injuries
CHARLESTON – A woman is suing Eddy Chiropractic Clinic for negligence after she claims it deviated from the applicable standard of care. Dr. Steven L.
Garbage worker sues Orkin, alleging exposure to hazardous waste caused injuries
BECKLEY -- A Beckley man is suing a pest control services company, its managing company and an employee, alleging improper disposal of a dangerous chemical substance.
Cabot removes property damage lawsuit to federal court
HUNTINGTON – A lawsuit alleging property damage against Cabot Oil & Gas has been removed to federal court. The notice of removal was filed Oct. 19, claiming that the plaintiff and defendant are citizens of different states and the amount in controversy exceeds $75,000. While Chris Deweese is a citizen of West Virginia, Cabot Oil & Gas is a Delaware corporation with its principal place of business in Houston, Texas, according to the notice of removal. Deweese has invested more than $2.5 millio
Preston Co. woman accuses Wal-Mart of negligence for injuries
MORGANTOWN – A Preston County woman is suing Wal-Mart Stores East LP after she claims she was injured in one of its stores. On Oct. 19, 2013, Carole Miller was shopping at the Wal-Mart in Randolph County when a heavy display of large rolls of plastic fell onto her, causing her injury, according to a complaint filed Oct. 7 in Monongalia Circuit Court. Miller claims Wal-Mart had a duty to keep its premises in a reasonably safe condition for her and other non-trespassing entrants and failed to do
Man blames Logan Emergency Ambulance for scrotum injury
LOGAN – A diabetic man who uses a wheelchair recently sued a Logan County ambulance company and two of its employees alleging their negligence and breach of duty caused him undue harm after he fell and gashed his scrotum.
Estate claims McElroy Mine negligent in man's death
MOUNDSVILLE – The estate of a man killed in a 2013 mining accident recently sued the owners of the Marshall County coal mine and all related entities alleging negligence.
Weirton Marathon station accused of not paying bills
NEW CUMBERLAND, W.V. -- A Weirton, West Virginia company has filed suit against a local gas station for alleged unpaid services.
Former DNR officer alleges defamation
ROMNEY -- A West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (DNR) law enforcement officer sued several superior DNR officers for defamation related to allegations that he unlawfully obtained a search warrant.
Bluefield Regional Medical Center sued for alleged wrongful death
PRINCETON – The granddaughter of a patient has sued a Bluefield hospital alleging the facility failed to provide a safe environment and as a result her grandfather died from head injuries suffered when he fell at the facility.
Mining worker sues Greenbrier Minerals, says he was fired for taking FMLA leave
PINEVILLE – A Mallory man is suing a coal mining installation company, alleging he was laid off from his job because he took time off to care for his mother.
Capito tells Senate why she disapproves of EPA Clean Power Plan
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito vocalized her reasons on the Senate floor for the bipartisan resolution of disapproval she and Sen. Heidi Heitkamp introduced for the EPA's proposed Clean Power Plan regulations for existing power sources. Capito (R.-W.Va.), spoke Tuesday as part of a colloquy with Sen. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), Environmental and Public Works Committee Chairman Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), Heitkamp (D-N.D.), Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Sen. Steve Daines
Woman says she was injured in Cabell Co. Wal-Mart parking lot
HUNTINGTON – A couple is suing Wal-Mart Stores Inc. after they claim the woman suffered injuries in its parking lot. On Sept. 18, 2014, Meliessa Weekley and Thomas Weekley were at the Wal-Mart store on U.S.
Ace Hardware removes Preston Co. electrical shock case to federal court
CLARKSBURG – A couple is suing Ace Hardware after they claim electrical shock injuries were sustained as a result of its breach of contract. A.D.
Woman accuses Monongalia General of discrimination, retaliation
CLARKSBURG – A woman is suing Monongalia County General Hospital for discrimination and retaliation. On July 27, 2008, Patricia Renae Warnick was hired by HGH as a medical records clerk and in December 2012, she was diagnosed with lymphoma and in January 2013, she began chemotherapy, according to a complaint filed Sept. 8 in Monongalia Circuit Court and removed to federal court on Oct. 12. Warnick claims in February 2013, she was placed on medical leave by her physician and was granted leave u