News from 2015
Former Logan family judge faced disciplinary action
LOGAN – Had he not resigned, a former Logan County family court judge could have been disciplined after having a relationship with a former secretary. Jason Harwood agreed never to seek judicial office again, according to an admonishment from the West Virginia Judicial Investigation Commission that was made public Friday. “Judge Harwood developed an unfavorable reputation in his work environment and perhaps in the community concerning his attitude toward women as sex objects, which was contrib
Attorney General announces Mid-term Consumer Protection Activities report
CHARLESTON - Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced his office has secured or ensured ongoing compliance with settlements worth more than $250 million for the state and consumers since he took office in 2013. Morrisey's office has secured $272 million worth of settlements, including $112.5 million in 2013, $90.4 million in 2014 and approximately $69.7 million so far this year. Morrisey said consumer protection is a top priority for his office. "I believe the changes we have implemented s
Parents sue Associated Radiologist for son's injuries
CHARLESTON - A Kanawha County couple is suing Associated Radiologist Inc. after they claim it is responsible for their son's permanent injuries Dr. Jennifer Smith was also named as a defendant in the suit. On Dec. 13, 2010, Gabriel Griffith presented to his pediatrician, Dr. Ann Lambernedis, with complaints of vomiting over the last week and on Dec. 27, 2010, he returned to Lambernedis with vomiting, but there is no record of Lambernedis taking his pulse at the visit, according to a complaint
Man sues Thomas Memorial Hospital for injuries
CHARLESTON - A Boone County man is suing Thomas Memorial Hospital after he claims he was injured at its emergency room. On Aug. 30, 2013, Stoney Vealey presented to TMH's emergency department with depression, suicidal thoughts and alcohol abuse, according to a complaint filed June 5 in Kanawha Circuit Court. Vealey claims at 9:38 p.m., a triage nurse, Kathryn King, performed an initial assessment of Vealey and assessed that he represented a significantly increased risk of complications or disa
Gillmann Services sues Charleston Hotel Venture for failure to pay
CHARLESTON - Gillmann Services Inc. is suing Charleston Hotel Venture LLC after it claims the company failed to pay for services and labor. Vic of WV LLC was also named as a defendant in the suit. Gillmann Services provided labor and services from Dec. 22, 2013, until June 1, 2014, totaling $80,835.60, in connection with the construction of the Charleston Marriott, according to a complaint filed May 18 in Kanawha Circuit Court. Gillmann claims it has substantially completed all work and perfo
Seaman sues employer, avowing negligence in work injury
POINT PLEASANT—A Mason County citizen filed a lawsuit against Ohio- and Missouri-based corporations claiming negligence in a 2013 work injury with lasting repercussions.
Dermatology procedure results in extra fallout when man faints, falls from table
LOGAN—A Logan County resident is suing a dermatologist and his business, alleging medical malpractice when a 2013 treatment procedure led to unanticipated injuries from a fall. Jarron Gore filed a complaint against Beckley Dermatology d/b/a Dermatology Associates and Surgery Center in Logan Circuit Court June 18, asserting negligence in August 2013 when he sought treatment. According to the filing, Gore presented to the defendant to have a spot or lesion removed from his hand on Aug. 19, 2013.
Engineering firm brings surveyor to court alleging money owed
GLENVILLE—A Putnam County company filed suit against Gilmer County business claiming breach of contract in 2012 Triad Engineering Inc. of Scott Depot filed a grievance against Smith Land Surveying Inc. of Glenville in Gilmer Circuit Court June 8, asserting breach of contract in a December 2012 service agreement. According to the filing, Triad contracted with the defendant to render engineering services on its behalf in or prior to December 2012.
Kroger customer litigates over unspecified hazardous conditions
NEW CUMBERLAND—A Pennsylvania resident filed suit against a national grocery chain, claiming personal injury when he patronized its Hancock County location in 2014. Matthew A.
At least 15 more lawsuits filed against Raleigh General for unnecessary cardiac procedures
BECKLEY - At least 15 more lawsuits have been filed against Raleigh General Hospital for allegations if a surgeon at the hospital performing unnecessary cardiac procedures on patients. The lawsuits involve the hospital, Dr. Donald Kenneth Glaser, Lifepoint Health Inc., Lifepoint Hospitals Inc. and Lifepoint WV Holdings Inc. as defendants in the suits. June Underwood; Mark Tincher; Roy Lane Neal; Daniel Mark Carr; Edith Marie Cook; Dessil Irene Farrish; David Shane Adkins; Sherry Lee Jones; Ram
Five lawsuits filed against Kelly Paving, others for collision, injuries
CHARLESTON - Five lawsuits have been filed against Kelly Paving, along with other companies, after they claim the companies are responsible for a car crash that caused injuries and deaths. Margaret Ann Easton, administratrix of the Estate of Vivien M.
Former finance director files defamation suit against county officials, social media
PARKERSBURG - The former finance director of Parkersburg filed a lawsuit July 15 in Wood Circuit Court claiming she was defamed by county officials, residents and social media websites. Ashley Flowers filed the lawsuit against her estranged husband, Harold Flowers; former county commissioner Rick Modesitt; Callie Lyons; River City News Network; attorney William Merriman; Darci Dyke; Tina Hughes; Vicki Gheen; Stephanie Boone; Sarah Goff; Wood County Republican Party Chairman Rob Cornelius; BurgT
Preston County man alleges hospital guilty of medical negligence
KINGWOOD -- A Preston County man is suing an area hospital and physician, alleging the hospital negligently discharged him when he exhibited clear signs of a blood clot, resulting in permanent damage to his leg.
Ohio County man sues used car merchant over unsafe truck purchase
WHEELING -- An Ohio County man is suing a used auto lot over claims that he was sold an unsafe, unroadworthy pickup truck.
Ohio County landowners sue mining company for property damage
WHEELING -- The owners of two Ohio County land parcels are suing a Delaware-based mining company over claims of property damage sustained during a long-wall mining operation.
Preston County man sues hospital for medical negligence
KINGWOOD -- A Preston County man is suing an area hospital over claims that the hospital negligently discharged him when he exhibited clear signs of a blood clot, resulting in permanent damage to his leg.
Two Fayette County women sue Texas loan agency for violating W.V. consumer law
FAYETTEVILLE -- Two Fayette County women are pressing charges against a Texas-based loan agency, claiming that the company harassed them over an unpaid debt belonging to neither woman.
Legal Aid to help former clients of Eric Conn
CHARLESTON - Legal Aid of West Virginia has announced it is going to help former clients of Kentucky attorney Eric C.
Logan woman alleges negligence, fraud by nursing home
A Logan County woman is suing a local nursing home, alleging negligence and fraud.
Electrical supply company alleges breach of contract
FAYETTEVILLE -- A Fayette County electrical supply company is suing an electrical contracting firm, alleging unpaid goods and services.