News from 2015
Three plaintiffs settle with Cabell hearing aid chief who asked them to buy narcotics
HUNTINGTON – The cases of three women who claimed their former employer and its CEO fired them for refusing to purchase a weight loss drug that is a Schedule IV narcotic for the executive have been settled. Brandi Spurlock, Tobiya Bocook and Jennifer Cyrus had filed separate lawsuits last August in Cabell Circuit Court against Marsha Mattingly, individually and as managing agent for H.
Farm owner sues Citynet claiming unlawful trespassing, utility installation
MARLINTON—A Pocahontas County property owner is suing a West Virginia corporation on claims of encroaching on and altering her land without her consent for the purpose of installing underground fiber optic cable.
Injured bricklayer sues two companies over negligence claims
MARLINTON—An Ohio County resident is suing an Ohio-based construction business and its allied corporation on claims of premises negligence in a workplace accident which the plaintiff claims resulted in broken bones.
Marlinton homeowners sue Melvin Craft over breach of contract allegations
MARLINTON—A Pocahontas County couple is suing a construction business claiming breach of contract and fraud in a 2003 roofing project that allegedly was not installed correctly.
Wheeling couple sues Wolfe Plumbing & Bath over rear-end collision
WHEELING—An Ohio County couple is suing a home improvement business and its principal on claims of vehicular negligence in an accident when the owner allegedly crashed into the wife's automobile from behind.
Putnam Co. funeral home denies it bilked insurance company of nearly $1M
HUNTINGTON – The owners of a Putnam County funeral home deny claims they bilked an insurance company of almost $1 million by claiming more than 100 living people were dead. Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, which is based in Poca, and owners Chad R.
Man accuses former Charleston officer of unnecessary force
CHARLESTON – A former Charleston police officer has been accused of unnecessary use of force by a man who he arrested. Diarra Jermaine Boddy filed his lawsuit Sept. 9 in Kanawha Circuit Court against Brian A.
W.Va. gets nearly $3M grants for sexual assault kits backlog
CHARLESTON – United States Attorneys Booth Goodwin (Southern District of West Virginia) and William J.
State Supreme Court wins national reporting award
CHARLESTON – The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia has won the Court Statistics Project 2015 Reporting Excellence Award. “The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals is being recognized as a leader among state courts when it comes to reporting on its caseload.
Morrisey, other AGs ask Supreme Court to overturn court sovereignty ruling
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is leading a 44-state coalition asking the U.S.
Former Wheeling Jesuit AD files termination, discrimination suit
WHEELING – The former athletic director of Wheeling Jesuit University has filed a lawsuit accusing the school of breach of contract, discrimination and wrongful termination. Cameron Perry filed his complaint in Ohio Circuit Court against Wheeling Jesuit University Inc. He says the case stems from his demotion and ultimate discharge on March 9. Perry became WJU’s athletic director Sept. 1, 2013, according to the complaint, which also details his job duties and compensation package.
W.Va. lawsuit environment ranks last, but some see brighter future
WASHINGTON – West Virginia’s lawsuit environment is ranked worst in the nation in a new survey released Thursday. The survey, released by the U.S.
Beckley couple sues contractor, alleging fraud, negligence
BECKLEY – A Beckley couple is suing a contractor, alleging negligence, fraud and other damages in a botched home construction.
Widow sues hospital, doctor, alleging wrongful death
BECKLEY – A Raleigh County woman is suing a hospital and doctor, alleging wongful death in her husband's passing.
Company sues hardware store, alleging money owed for services, goods
PINEVILLE – A Bridgeport company is suing an Oceana hardware store owner, alleging services and good rendered but not paid for.
Driver sues trucker, alleging injuries sustained in accident
BECKLEY – A Raleigh County truck driver is suing another trucker and his company, alleging injuries sustained to himself and damage to his car in a traffic accident.
Barbour County couple sues over defective ATV that allegedly started fire
PHILIPPI – A Barbour County couple is suing two companies, alleging an ATV caught fire and damaged their garage.
Mason County woman sues mortgage company, alleging breach of contract
POINT PLEASANT – A Mason County woman is suing a home equity firm and mortgage company, alleging breach of contract.
Librarian says doctor called her drug abuser in medical records
WINFIELD – A Putnam County Schools employee says a doctor damaged her reputation by claiming she was a drug abuser in her medical records. Amanda L. Byus filed her complaint Aug. 28 in Putnam Circuit Court against Dr. Fadi W. Alkhankan, University Physicians & Surgeons Inc. dba Marshall Health and up to 50 John Does who might be responsible in some way.
Mercer County woman blames Finks Cafeteria in Princeton for fall, injuries
PRINCETON – A Mercer County woman is suing a Princeton cafeteria, alleging injuries sustained from a fall on a wet floor.