News from December 2016
Estate administrator alleges AFLAC insurance breached contract
NEW CUMBERLAND — A Hancock County man is suing AFLCA insurance, alleging breach of insurance contract in failing to pay benefits following the death of a family member.
Mingo Co. woman says she was sexually harassed by Wendy's managers
WILLIAMSON – A Mingo County woman is suing a Kentucky fast food restaurant, claiming she was sexually harassed by a supervisor.
Dear President-elect Trump, please end the war on coal
Imagine a president using his office to safeguard the rights of the American people, advance our interests and increase our prosperity!
Trump's appointment of Pruitt will bring EPA back in line
MORGANTOWN – The environmental left is apoplectic over President-elect Donald Trump’s choice of Oklahoma attorney general Scott Pruitt as the head of the Environmental Protection Agency.
Morrisey names Martin as Chief Deputy AG, announces new hires and other appointments
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is unveiling some personnel changes in his administration, including the appointment of a chief deputy.
Morrisey, other AGs reach $19.5M settlement over Abilify marketing
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and a coalition of other AGs have reached a $19.5 million settlement with Bristol-Myers Squibb regarding its marketing of Abilify, a drug used to manage mental health disorders.
Patient alleges tibial baseplate is defective
WINFIELD – A Putnam County woman alleges a medical device manufacturer sells a defective device.
Daughter alleges nursing home's negligence led to mother's death
WHEELING – An estate administrator is suing a Wheeling nursing home, alleging the defendant's negligence led to the death of the plaintiff's mother.
Kroger shopper alleges she was injured after slipping in water
WINFIELD – A customer alleges she was injured by liquid left on the floor of a Teays Valley grocery store.
Woman claims slip on ice at Comfort Inn caused more than $90,000 in medical bills
FAYETTEVILLE – A Fayette County woman alleges she was injured because of ice on a hotel's premises.
Woman alleges doctor caused further harm during surgery
WHEELING – An Ohio couple alleges the wife was injured during a surgery.
Man claims Family Heritage Life Insurance denied coverage for medical expenses
PINEVILLE– A Wyoming County man alleges his insurer wrongfully denied his claim for medical expenses.
Little General Store's damaged parking lot caused fall, woman alleges
BECKLEY – A shopper alleges a Crab Orchard store's parking lot caused her to fall and injure her face.
State Republican leaders blast Obama's Stream Protection Rule
CHARLESTON — A host of Republican leaders are blasting President Obama’s Stream Protection Rule, which they say would “dramatically reduce coal mining.” The rule, which is set for publication Dec. 20, would prohibit any change to the land and environment near coal mines.
Judge dismisses part of WVU lawsuit alleging discrimination
MORGANTOWN – A Monongalia Circuit Court judge has dismissed part of a lawsuit against West Virginia University that alleged that a former employee was discriminated against and retaliated against. Circuit Judge Phillip D.
Webb selected to become member of DJA Charter
CHARLESTON — Attorney Charles R. “Rusty” Webb of the Webb Law Centre has been selected to join the top trial lawyers in the country as a member of the Distinguished Justice Advocates (DJA) Charter, an honor given to fewer than 1 percent of attorneys nationwide. Webb is the first West Virginia attorney to be extended membership into this group.
Heywood named to WVU board at 'particularly thrilling time'
MORGANTOWN – Thomas A. Heywood, a Charleston attorney and civic leader, was one of two individuals named to the West Virginia University Board of Governors by Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin.
Morgantown attorney named to West Virginia's 50 Wonder Women of 2016
MORGANTOWN -- Tammie Alexander, who practices law in Morgantown, has been named one of WV Living's 50 Wonder Women of 2016..
Chamber president: Election rejected status quo politics
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Chamber of Commerce President Steve Roberts said the 2016 election revealed West Virginians’ dissatisfaction with existing government.
Dinsmore & Shohl bowling for charity raises $9,000
CHARLESTON – Every year, Dinsmore & Shohl’s Charleston office holds its annual Friends of Shohl Bowl, an event that benefits West Virginia charities, and on Nov. 20 the firm raised about $9,000 as well as additional donated items.