News from April 2016
Worker accuses hospital of wrongful termination
FAYETTEVILLE – A Fayette County man is suing his former employer for allegedly forcing him to resign over allegations that he threatened co-workers.
Lender says maker of coal mine vehicles defaulted on loan
FAYETTEVILLE – A loan company is suing a manufacturer of coal mine vehicles for allegedly failing to repay $1.5 million in loans.
Daughter brings wrongful death suit against mother’s doctors
POINT PLEASANT – A Mason County woman is suing a hospital and two doctors for an alleged misdiagnosis that led to her mother’s death.
Falling tuna cans injure Hurricane woman at Walmart
WINFIELD – A Hurricane woman is suing Walmart after she claims she was injured when cans of tuna fell while she was in it store.
DOJ files antitrust case against CAMC, St. Mary's over marketing plan
CHARLESTON – The Department of Justice sued Charleston Area Medical Center and St. Mary’s Medical Center for unlawfully agreeing to allocate territories for the marketing of healthcare services.
Man claims ulcer formed during treatment at Ruby Memorial
MORGANTOWN – A couple is suing West Virginia University Hospital after they claim a pressure ulcer formed while being treated at the hospital.
Justices: Former DHHR officials should get whistleblower hearing
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has ruled that two former employees of the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources should receive a hearing on their whistleblower claims. The appeal was from Kanawha Circuit Court’s May 16, 2014, and June 13, 2014, orders granting summary judgment in favor of the WVHDDR, Rocco Fucillo and Warren Keefer on each of Jennifer N.
Two lawsuits accuse HCR ManorCare of nursing home negligence
CHARLESTON – Two lawsuits have been filed against HCR ManorCare LLC after the plaintiffs claim they were subjected to nursing home negligence.
Monongalia man sues Kourt Security Partners for failing to pay tax liens
MORGANTOWN – A Monongalia County man is suing Kourt Security Partners LLC after he claims it failed to pay tax liens and caused him damages.
Blankenship attorney confident of victory in 4th Circuit appeal
WASHINGTON – The lead attorney for Don Blankenship is confident his team will win its upcoming appeal to the 4th Circuit. Bill Taylor, a founding partner of the Washington firm of Zuckerman Spaeder, says he thinks “there are so many things wrong with the government’s case from a legal point of view.” Blankenship, the former CEO of Massey Energy, was sentenced earlier this month to one year in prison and a $250,000 fine for a misdemeanor charge of conspiring to violate mine safety standards at th
Contractor subpoenas cabinetmaker for testimony
MOUNDSVILLE – A Pennsylvania company is suing a firm in Marshall County in an attempt to compel its testimony in a separate case.
Couple blame Fed Ex for injury accident
WHEELING – An Ohio County couple's lawsuit against a shipping service claims a company driver caused an injury accident last June involving the couple’s truck.
Driller accuses mine of contract breach
PRINCETON – A Virginia company is suing a West Virginia coal mine for allegedly failing to pay for services.
Injured shopper accuses gas station of negligence
PRINCETON – A Mercer County woman says she was struck and injured at a gas station when an employee shoved a product cart into her, causing her to fall.
Homeowner accuses mortgage servicer of failing to provide documentation
BECKLEY – A Raleigh County man is suing his mortgage for allegedly failing to provide loan documentation.
Company accuses law firm of practicing in state where it is not licensed
KEYSER – A Mineral County company is suing a Wisconsin law firm for allegedly damaging their credit rating despite not being licensed to practice in West Virginia.
Ruggier MS Golf Tournament set for May 9
CHARLESTON – The Second Annual Duane Ruggier MS Golf Tournament is scheduled for May 9 at Berry Hills Country Club in Charleston. All proceeds for the tournament will go to the MS Society. Duane Ruggier II, an attorney at Pullin Fowler Flanagan Brown & Poe in Charleston, said it is a great honor that the tournament has been named after him.
Morrisey joins 33 states to push methadone clinic date change
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey this week joined a coalition of 33 states asking the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to permit methadone clinics to submit dispensing data to the state prescription drug monitoring programs.
Son files wrongful death suit against mother’s nursing home
KEYSER – A Mineral County man is suing a nursing home, claiming its neglect of his mother led to her death.
Homeowners accuse loan company of unconscionable debt collection
RIPLEY – A Jackson County couple is suing the servicer of their mortgage loan, claiming the firm has orchestrated a foreclosure on their property.