News from August 2016
Couple sues Cabell Huntington Hospital for breach of duty
HUNTINGTON – A South Carolina couple is suing Cabell Huntington Hospital after they claim it breached its duty of care.
Couple sues Mike Ferrell Ford-Lincoln for breach of contract
WILLIAMSON – A couple is suing Mike Ferrell Ford-Lincoln after they claim it breached its contract with them.
Morrisey's office says Frontier has increased internet speeds for some customers
CHARLESTON — With Frontier Communications in statewide headlines for other matters, West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey says the company has increased internet speeds for approximately 15 percent of customers impacted by its estimated $160 million settlement with the state.
18 new lawsuits filed against Humphreys for mishandling of flood litigation
CHARLESTON – Nearly 20 more lawsuits have been filed against a prominent Charleston attorney over his firm’s alleged mishandling of litigation involving flooding that occurred in 2001.
Motorist blames gas station operator for injuries
HUNTINGTON — A motorist is suing Speedway LLC, a gas station operator, alleging that negligence led to injuries.
Insurer sues owner of filling stations over claim of bad fuel
NEW CUMBERLAND — An assignee is suing Smith Oil Company Inc., an owner of filling stations, citing alleged negligence.
National Right To Work Foundation files amicus brief defending W.Va. law
CHARLESTON – The National Right to Work Foundation has filed an amicus brief in defense of West Virginia’s recently-enacted Right to Work law.
Cybersecurity threats, opportunities for state's economy part of Aug. 18 forum in Fairmont
FAIRMONT – Web-based threats are real, and everyone is vulnerable but not everyone knows it, West Virginia's 1st District Republican congressman stated in a recent interview as he prepared to host a cybersecurity forum later this month.
Morgantown attorney asks Supreme Court for suspension instead of disbarment
CHARLESTON – Morgantown attorney Edward R. Kohout has asked the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals to reduce his proposed disbarment to a suspension. Kohout “respectfully objects to the recommendations of the Hearing Panel Subcommittee for the annulment of Mr. Kohout’s license and to some of the findings of fact and conclusions of law therein,” the June 26 objections document states.
'Report It WV' hotline isn't adding to taxpayer burden, state senator says
CHARLESTON – The newly launched "Report It WV" hotline, an option for state residents to report suspected government waste or fraud, doesn't create any additional costs, the state senator heading up the project said during a recent interview.
Woman sues Preston Co. Sheriff’s Department for treatment received by deputy
KINGWOOD – A Reedsville woman is using the Preston County Sheriff’s Department after she claims a deputy treated her poorly after she was assaulted.
Partnership between AG, U.S. Attorney prosecutes northern W.Va. heroin dealer
WHEELING — A federal grand jury has indicted a Wheeling Island man charging him with three counts of heroin trafficking in relation to a case prosecuted through a partnership between West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and U.S.
RISE West Virginia: Flood recovery for a brighter future
CHARLESTON – For West Virginians like Cheryl Sams, who owns Sams Auction and Bargain Barn in Clendenin, the flooding that hit our state in June was especially devastating.
Morrisey announces $125M multistate settlement with pharmaceutical company
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has announced a $125 million, 48-state lawsuit and settlement with Cephalon and affiliated companies.
McDowell Circuit Court Judge honored as Judge of the Year
The West Virginia Association for Justice (WVAJ) has named its Judge of the Year, honoring a McDowell County Circuit Court judge.
WVU shale gas researchers test new drilling fluid
After switching to a "greener" drilling fluid, West Virginia University researchers notably reduced the toxicity of waste produced by shale oil research wells.
CALA criticizes return of Mississippi law firm to W.Va. courtroom
CHARLESTON – A statewide legal reform group is speaking out as attorneys from a Mississippi law firm behind one of the biggest cases in West Virginia court history – and one of the biggest news stories involving a state Supreme Court justice – make their way to the Mountain State again.
Damages sought after accident in Shady Spring
BECKLEY – A Raleigh County couple alleges a Greenbrier County man caused injures in an accident in Shady Spring.
Man files suit against Nationstart Mortgage alleging loan is illegal
BECKLEY – A Beckley man has filed a suit against two financial institutions alleging his home loan is illegal and is trying to prevent a foreclosure.
Couple alleges Jeep did not conform to warranty
BECKLEY – A Shady Spring couple alleges a Jeep they purchased had several problems and that the manufacturer did not correctly repair it.