News from August 2016
Juvenile Justice Commission issues findings, recommendations
CHARLESTON – The Juvenile Justice Commission has issued findings of fact and recommendations from its July 27 public forum on changes to contracts involving youth shelters and residential providers.
Hobet project holds vast promise for West Virginians
CHARLESTON – Just down the road the state Capitol in Boone and Lincoln counties lies something unique and promising in Southern West Virginia – approximately 12,000 acres of flat land ideal for new businesses and with the potential for a level of job creation that would be a game changer for our state.
Grandmother claims negligence led to grandson's death
CHARLESTON — A grandmother of a deceased grandson is suing Charleston Area Medical Center Inc., a health care provider, citing alleged breach of duty.
Woman blames junk company for garage-door injuries
BECKLEY — A woman is suing Barker Junk Company Inc., a business owner, alleging that insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Woman claims defamation, violation of constitutional rights
BLUEFIELD — A woman is suing Princeton Community Hospital, Bahavioral Health Pavillon, Dr. Kerry Musick, Anita Waid, Dr. Jeffry T. Gee and Jenny Stultz, health care providers, alleging fraud and defamation of character.
Pair claim debt collection attempts are morass of confusion
POINT PLEASANT — Two consumers are suing MRS BPO LLC d/b/a MRS Associates, a debt collection agency, alleging unfair and unconscionable debt collection.
Horse trainer seeks damages for injuries on job
WINFIELD — A horse trainer is suing farm owners Winsford Taylor and Jane Taylor, d/b/a Taylor Made Farm, alleging that insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Morrisey finalizes opioid plan
CHARLESTON – Attorney General Patrick Morrisey finalized his plan to reduce opioid painkiller use by better equipping West Virginia’s prescribers and pharmacists.
Morrisey praises federal ruling blocking enforcement of transgender directive
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is hailing a decision blocking nationwide enforcement of the federal government’s directive on transgender students.
Woman sues West Virginia General Services Division for negligence
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman is suing the West Virginia General Services Division after she claims it was negligent and caused her to suffer damages.
Couple sues Charleston Area Medical Center for negligence
CHARLESTON – A man and his wife are suing Charleston Area Medical Center after they claim the hospital was negligent in caring properly for him during a procedure.
Couple sues DHHR for misrepresenting child’s medical history
CHARLESTON – A couple is suing the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources after they claim it failed to inform them of the medical history of a child they adopted.
Man sues Charleston Area Medical Center for negligence
CHARLESTON – A man is suing Charleston Area Medical Center after he claims it and others were negligent and caused him pain and damages.
Mother, son sue physicians for negligent treatment
CHARLESTON – A mother and her minor son are suing two Charleston physicians they claim were negligent in their treatment of broken bones and infection.
Couple claim misrepresentation about habitability of home
WHEELING — A married couple's lawsuit against Albert L. Rush, Cindy A. Rush. Alicia Peklinsky, Lee C. Paul III and Paull Associates Realty Inc. d/b/a/ Paull Associates Real Estate, real estate agents, alleges breach of warranties and fraud.
Woman alleges failure to provide reasonable accommodation
WINFIELD — A winder operator is suing Diamond Electric Manufacturing Corporation, a former employer, citing alleged failure to provide reasonable accommodation.
Man says former employer owes him wages
LOGAN — A lab technician has filed a class-action lawsuit against Acculab Inc., a former employer, citing alleged breach of duty and unpaid wages.
Suit alleges harassment, discrimination at workplace
LOGAN — A couple's lawsuit against Greenbrier Minerals LLC, Jack Pauley, Jason Acord and five John Does alleges age discrimination and wrongful termination.
Man claims wife was hurt when gurney tipped over
HUNTINGTON — An executor of a deceased woman's estate is suing the County Commission of Cabell County and Cabell County EMS, public corporations, citing alleged insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
State Supreme Court will hear Wells' Kanawha County ballot appeal
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court soon will hear an appeal from a Kanawha County Democratic lawmaker who wants to appear on the November ballot as an independent candidate for county clerk.