News from 2015
Wheeling Island Gaming accused of serving liquor that caused car wreck
WHEELING – An Ohio man injured in car crash in 2013 says a racetrack in Wheeling overserved the driver who struck his vehicle in a head-on collision.
Woman blames Cabell Huntington, Marshall for injuries from hysterectomy
HUNTINGTON – A woman is suing Cabell Huntington Hospital and Marshall Health after she claims she was injured while in their care. Drs.
Prime Copy Plus claims insurance company breached contract after flooding
HUNTINGTON – Prime Copy Plus is suing Sentinel Insurance Company after it claims the insurance company breached its contract by denying a claim. Prime is a first-party insured by Sentinel and David Robinson is a named insured under the first-party contract as well, according to a complaint filed in Cabell Circuit Court on Sept. 30 and removed to federal court on Nov. 4. On Aug. 27, 2014, a precipitous amount of rain fell in Huntington during a heavy rainstorm and, as a result of the heavy rain
Wife accuses Commonwealth Mining of husband’s wrongful death
BECKLEY – The wife of a forklift operator for Commonwealth Mining says a supervisor’s alleged mistake cost her husband his life.
Wal-Mart removes parking lot injury suit to federal court
HUNTINGTON – A lawsuit against Wal-Mart Stores Inc. for injuries sustained in a parking lot has been removed to federal court. The notice of removal states that the plaintiffs and the defendant are citizens of different states and, although the plaintiffs did not specifically please an amount of damages, it is "facially apparent" from the complaint that the plaintiffs seek damages in excess of $75,000, according to the Nov. 9 notice of removal, which was filed in the U.S.
St. Albans man blames water company for property damage
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County man says repair workers allowed water from a ruptured pipeline to damage his house and property.
Alleged damages sought in landlord-tenant dispute top $300,000
BECKLEY – A well-construction company says its commercial property tenant owes nearly $100,000 in unpaid rent.
Human Rights Commission employee sues for thousands of dollars in back pay
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman is suing the Human Rights Commission, claiming she is owed several thousands in back pay.
AG's office files suit against two Utah pharmacies over patient data
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has filed lawsuits against two Utah-based pharmacies – David Pharmacy LLC and Rock City Pharmacy LLC. The complaints, filed Nov. 19 in Raleigh Circuit Court, allege both companies engaged in a scheme to obtain personal data from multiple patients and used that information to transfer prescriptions to the Utah pharmacies without the patients’ knowledge or consent, a move that forced the patients to pay a much higher price. T
Couple accuses Rosinsky Law Office for negligence during lawsuit
HUNTINGTON – A couple is suing Rosinsky Law Office after they claim it was negligent during the course of their lawsuit. Timothy P. Rosinsky also was named as a defendant in the suit.
Woman blames St. Mary's for death of family member
HUNTINGTON – A woman is suing St. Mary's Medical Center after she claims it is responsible for the wrongful death of her family member. On April 24, 2014, James Hignite was admitted to St. Mary's for treatment of respiratory failure and myocardial infarction, according to a complaint filed Nov. 2 in Cabell Circuit Court. Vina Hignite claims James Hignite suffered from skin breakdown and pressure ulcers during his admission to the hospital and St. Mary's failed to provide adequate care plans fo
Two more lawsuits filed against former Charleston attorney
CHARLESTON – Two more lawsuits have been filed against former Charleston attorney Michael R. Martin. Hurley Randolph and Patricia L. Quinet filed their lawsuits in Kanawha Circuit Court.
PERSONNEL FILE: Quaranta joins Nelson Mullins' Huntington office
HUNTINGTON – Ashley N. Quaranta has joined Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP as an associate in its West Virginia office. She will practice in the areas of commercial litigation, consumer financial services litigation, and civil litigation.
PERSONNEL FILE: Former WVU general counsel rejoins Jackson Kelly
CHARLESTON – Jackson Kelly is pleased to welcome April Min back to the firm as a member in the Morgantown office.
PERSONNEL FILE: Hanshaw named National Parliamentarian of NAP
CHARLESTON – The National Association of Parliamentarians recently elected Bowles Rice attorney Roger G.
Woman accuses Division of Corrections, officer off sexual assault
CHARLESTON - A former prisoner is suing corrections officer and the prison claiming she was sexually assaulted while incarcerated.
Truck driver sues former employer Central Transport claiming wrongful termination
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County truck driver is suing his former employer claiming he was terminated after being injured on the job.
Woman claims she was injured by Lowe's product, sues for medical costs
CHARLESTON – A South Charleston woman claims workers at Lowe's caused her severe injuries and is suing for thousands in medical costs.
PERSONNEL FILE: Stonestreet joins Bowles Rice's Charleston office
CHARLESTON – Andrew Stonestreet has joined Bowles Rice as an associate in the Litigation department.
PERSONNEL FILE: Gray comes home, joins Dinsmore's Charleston office
CHARLESTON – The Charleston office of Dinsmore & Shohl has welcomed partner John S.