News from December 2016
Judge denies petition for temporary restraining order in Marshall Board of Governors lawsuit
HUNTINGTON – Circuit Judge Paul T. Farrell denied a petition for temporary restraining order in a lawsuit against Marshall University Board of Governors after the petitioner claimed it made an illegal decision to expel him.
Freelance legal researcher files two lawsuits against Cabell County sheriff
HUNTINGTON – A freelance legal researcher has filed two lawsuits against Cabell County Sheriff Tom McComas after he claims the sheriff failed to respond to Freedom of Information Act requests.
Steel of WV seeks injunctive relief against sanitary board
HUNTINGTON – Steel of West Virginia has filed a petition and is seeking injunctive relief against Huntington Sanitary Board and the city council, alleging it failed to give proper notice for increased sewer rates.
House guest blames residence owner, bathtub manufacturer for injuries
WAYNE — A Wayne man is suing a homeowner and bathtub manufacturer, alleging their negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Customer blames Ceredo salon operators for injuries
WAYNE — A Huntington woman is suing Ceredo salon operators, alleging the defendants' negligence led to a fall and injuries for the plaintiff.
Family blames motorist, city of Weirton for crash injuries
NEW CUMBERLAND — A Weirton family is suing vehicle operators and the city of Weirton, alleging their negligence led to injuries for the plaintiffs in a car crash.
As term ends, Benjamin says state Supreme Court is stronger than it was
CHARLESTON – Brent Benjamin says he is leaving the state Supreme Court better than it was when he joined it.
Wayne County Sheriff's Office corporal alleges unequal pay
WAYNE — A Cabell County man is suing officials associated with the Wayne County Sherriff's Office, alleging an unequal pay system.
WVU Law student finds way to merge passions for sports, legal work
MORGANTOWN – West Virginia Law student Paige Diggs has forged her own path in her legal studies. The former Fresno State University basketball player asked herself “how can I forge two passions” of sports and law and found a unique answer.
Surviving spouse blames nursing home facility for husband's death
PRINCETON — A surviving spouse is suing a Mercer County nursing home facility, alleging negligence and wrongful death in the defendant's treatment of her deceased husband.
Widow accuses medical providers of negligence in husband's death
BECKLEY — A widow is suing Raleigh County medical providers, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries and the death of her husband.
Customer blames shoe store, employee for assault
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County customer is suing a Charleston shoe store and employee, alleging battery and negligence.
Estate representative blames bar operators, patron for relative's death
MORGANTOWN — An estate representative is suing Charleston bar operators and a patron, alleging negligence that led to the fatality of a family member and unlawful sale of liquor to intoxicated persons.
Estate administrator accuses nursing home facility operators of abuse
CHARLESTON — An estate administrator is suing Fayette County nursing home facility operators, alleging mistreatment, maltreatment and abuse of a resident.
Parents blame medical care providers for newborn's health issues
POINT PLEASANT — Two Mason County parents are suing Point Pleasant medical care providers, alleging their negligence led to the wife's suffering during her pregnancy and the delivery of a baby boy with severe physical ailments.
Patient service clerk accuses Charleston medical facility of discrimination
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County woman is suing the Charleston Area Medical Center, alleging disability discrimination and sexual harassment.
Pennsylvania supplier alleges drilling company owes nearly $300,000
BECKLEY — A Pennsylvania supplier is suing a Beckley drilling service, alleging the defendant owes nearly $300,000 in breaching a purchase agreement.
Two more drug companies settling in pain pill lawsuit
MADISON – Two more drug distributors are agreeing to settle claims against them in a lawsuit alleging they fueled the state’s opioid epidemic when they shipped large shipments of pain pills into the state over a period of several years.
Fedeal lawsuit alleges companies owe $25 million in loans, other fees
CLARKSBURG – A lawsuit has been filed against Hard Rock Exploration and other companies by the Huntington National Bank alleging the companies own approximately $25 million on loans, a credit card and others charges in fees.
Supreme Court issues mandate finalizing annulment of attorney’s law license
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals issued a mandate to annul Edward R.