News from 2015
Bluefield woman alleges hospital's negligence led to infection
PRINCETON – A Bluefield woman is suing a Mercer County hospital over alleged negligence that led to infection and further medical care.
Man blames Bluefield Regional, doctor in wife's death
PRINCETON – A Mercer County man alleges his late wife’s doctor committed malpractice, leading to her death, when she was a patient at Bluefield Regional Medical Center.
Kentucky man accuses Cabell Huntington Hospital of discrimination
HUNTINGTON – A Kentucky man is suing his former employer, a Cabell County hospital, over claims of disability discrimination that led to his termination. Benny A. Ooten of Catlettsburg filed a lawsuit in Cabell Circuit Court against Cabell Huntington Hospital, alleging disability discrimination in violation of the West Virginia Human Rights Act.
DNR game check goes online
CHARLESTON – One of the most anticipated time of the year for West Virginians is big game hunting season. So many of our family members, friends and neighbors enjoy picking up a bow, rifle, musket or, beginning this year, a crossbow, and heading out into the woods and fields in search of white-tailed deer, black bear or wild turkey.
Woman faults city of Huntington over water damages to her home
HUNTINGTON – A Huntington woman is suing the city over flood damages to her home.
Mercer Co. blames Big Lots for her injuries
PRINCETON – A Mercer County woman is suing a discount retailer over injuries she sustained in one of its stores, which she claims are a result of the store's negligence.
AGs reach agreement with EDMC to change practices, forgive loans
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has announced a multistate agreement with for-profit education company Education Management Corporation (EDMC) that will reform the company’s recruiting and enrollment practices, as well as forgive $445,973 in loans for about 428 West Virginia student enrolled in online courses. The agreement with attorneys general in 39 states plus the District of Columbia, through a consent judgment filed Nov. 16 in Kanawha Circuit Court, mandates a
Former Ravenswood city clerk files discrimation suit against city
RIPLEY – A man is suing the City of Ravenswood after he claims his employment was wrongfully terminated. Michael McCann was employed by the City of Ravenswood as a city clerk from Nov. 2, 2011, until his termination on Aug. 19, 2014, according to a complaint filed in Jackson Circuit Court. McCann claims as part of his job responsibilities, he was responsible for reconciling the accounts pertaining to the city's water department and in early 2014, he began to notice discrepancies between the bi
Former manager accuses Bob Evans of wrongful termination
MORGANTOWN – A man is suing Bob Evans Farms LLC after he claims he was wrongfully terminated from his employment. Rick A. Kirkpatrick was hired by Bob Evans Farms in 1983 and remained with the company for 32 years, working his way up to a management position, according to a complaint filed in Monongalia Circuit Court.
Motions for remand, transfer filed in lawsuit against Eric Conn
CHARLESTON – Motions have been filed in a lawsuit against Eric C. Conn to dismiss the lawsuit or transfer it to another court.
Woman accuses Mon Health Care Inc. of discrimination
MORGANTOWN – A woman is suing Mon Health Care Inc. after she claims she was discriminated against because of her age. Pamela G. Logar was employed by the defendant in its durable medical equipment store since 2007 as a customer service representative and had worked in the Monongalia Health System for a total of 33 years, according to a complaint filed in Monongalia Circuit Court.
Man accuses Putnam Co. construction company of discrimination
HUNTINGTON – A man is suing Davis H. Elliot Construction Company Inc. after he claims it discriminated against him and wrongfully terminated his employment. Shannon L. Meade was employed by the defendant at its Scott Depot location from Feb. 2 until June, according to a complaint filed in Putnam Circuit Court and removed to federal court.
AG's office reaches settlement in Springleaf-OneMain merger
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office, in cooperation with the U.S. Justice Department and other state attorneys general, has reached an agreement that allows Springleaf Holdings to proceed with its acquisition of OneMain Financial Holdings from CitiFinancial Credit Company. The settlement, announced Nov. 13, requires Springleaf to divest 127 branches from the merged company, including six in West Virginia where Springleaf and OneMain operate within the same are
Man blames VA for wife's injuries, death
HUNTINGTON – A man is suing the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs after he claims his wife was injured and later died as a result of those injuries she sustained. On Aug. 5, 2014, Dixie Workman was at the Huntington VA Medical Center for the purpose of her employment when she suffered a knee injury after opening a door outward and tripping on or over a defective step and/or landing, according to a complaint filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia.
Woman says TTA bus driver stopped short, caused injuries
HUNTINGTON – A woman is suing Tri-State Transit Authority after she claims she was injured when a TTA bus came to an abrupt stop. On Oct. 24, 2013, Tonetta Scott was a passenger on a TTA bus in Huntington when the bus came to an abrupt sand unnecessary stop, causing her to strike her head up against the interior of the bus, according to a complaint filed in Cabell Circuit Court. Scott claims the defendant was negligent and careless in the operation of the bus by operating the bus without due c
Man blames Valiant Products for injuries from falling hotel bed headboards
CLARKSBURG – A man is suing Valiant Products Corporation after he claims he was injured during the course of his employment. Valiant Manufacturing Company; Direct Transport Services Inc., which is doing business as D.T.S.
Woman sues Huntington Railroad Historical Society for injuries
HUNTINGTON – A woman is suing the Collis P. Huntington Railroad Historical Society after she claims it negligently connected an engine to a passenger car. National Railroad Passenger Corporation, which is doing business as Amtrak; CSX Corporation; CSX Transportation Inc.; and John Doe Entity or Entities were also named as defendants in the suit.
Wyoming Co. couple sues insurer for failing to pay in timely manner
BECKLEY – A Wyoming County couple is suing Lexington Insurance Company after they claim it failed to timely pay their contract claim. On July 31, 2014, the home of Rodney Cline and Belinda Cline was involved in a fire and Lexington was the company the couple had their home insured with, according to a complaint filed in the U.S.
Justices: State Bar clerical work didn't cause carpal tunnel
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has affirmed an order that clerical work does not cause carpal tunnel syndrome. This appeal arises from the Board of Review’s Final Order dated Oct. 1, 2014, in which the Board reversed an April 1, 2014, order of the Workers' Compensation Office of Judges, the memorandum decision states.
Retired judge to hear Morgantown chicken coop case
MORGANTOWN – Retired Ohio Circuit Judge Arthur Recht will preside over a lawsuit involving a woman being sued by 30 of her neighbors for housing chickens on her property. An administrative order by the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals was filed Nov. 10 in Monongalia Circuit Court, recalling Recht to hear the case. Monongalia Circuit Judges Phillip D.