News from February 2016
Taxi company faces suit over collision in Ohio
MOUNDSVILLE — A Belmont County, Ohio, woman is suing the owner of a taxi service and one of its drivers in a dispute involving an auto collision.
Woman blames Hobby Lobby for injuries from fall
HUNTINGTON – A woman is suing Hobby Lobby after she claims she was injured when she fell in the store’s parking lot. Schottenstein Property Group Inc. and Schottenstein Property Group LLC were also named as defendants in the suit. On Jan. 16, 2014, Saundra Kay Morrison was exiting Hobby Lobby in order to return to her vehicle after making purchases, according to a complaint filed Jan. 8 in Cabell Circuit Court.
Woman sues Huntington physician for professional negligence
HUNTINGTON – A woman is suing a Huntington physician for professional negligence after she was injured during surgery. On Dec. 31, 2013, Lora Dotson presented to Dr. Brian Bower for a robotic assisted total laparoscopic hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, according to a complaint filed Jan. 14 in Cabell Circuit Court.
Man accuses HealthSouth of negligence
HUNTINGTON – A man is suing HealthSouth Corporation after he was injured on its premises. On Nov. 20, 2014, Bill Short was a visitor at the HealthSouth Huntington Center and was walking out of the door of the facility to retrieve clothing for his wife when fell, according to a complaint filed in Cabell Circuit Court.
Glasgow couple blames U.S. DHHS for woman's injuries
CHARLESTON – A Glasgow couple is suing the United States after they claim it is responsible for an injury caused by the U.S. Jodie L. Elswick and Larry A. Elswick are suing the United States through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, which is the federal governing body responsible for controlling, supervising and managing the business affairs of its public health care provider, Upper Kanawha Valley Medical Center, according to a complaint filed Jan. 11 in the U.S. District Court f
Doctors, hospital sued over loss of leg
CHARLESTON — A Logan County man is suing doctors at Logan General Hospital and the hospital itself, alleging that a slow diagnosis and transfer led to his leg needing to be amputated.
Pair blame builder in suit over flood damage
CHARLESTON — A husband and wife from Charleston are suing the owner and builder of the Eagle View Apartments over allegations of flood damage.
Little Caesar's Pizza accused of allegedly making food with contaminated water
CHARLESTON – As part of a class action lawsuit, a West Virginia man is suing Little Caesar's Pizza for allegedly selling food made with contaminated water.
Icy sidewalk outside Charleston hotel allegedly causes injury
CHARLESTON — A Philadelphia man is suing the Charleston Capitol Hotel/Fairfield Inn after an alleged slip-and-fall injury on an icy sidewalk.
Kanawha County woman claims vehicle collision caused her to miscarry
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County woman is suing a a truck driver and the company he works for, alleging that a rear-end collision caused her to miscarry.
Freedom claim administrator files suit against chemical maker for 2014 spill
CHARLESTON – The administrator of the claim plan for the 2014 spill that left 300,000 people without water for days has filed a lawsuit against the company that manufactures the leaked chemical. Robert L. Johns, in his capacity as GC Plan Administrator and as Spill Claim Plan Administrator for Freedom Industries, filed the lawsuit Jan. 19 in Kanawha Circuit Court. Freedom Industries Inc. also is listed as a plaintiff in the case against Eastman Chemical Company, which is based in Kingsport, Tenn
Lawsuit blames doctor/senator for husband's death
CHARLESTON – A lawsuit has been filed against State Sen. Tamejiro “Tom” Takubo Jr. by a woman who claims he was responsible for her husband’s death. Charleston Area Medical Center and Dr. Steven D. Hollosi were also named as defendants in the suit. On Jan. 25, 2014, William Hudson briefly lost consciousness at his home and Emergency Medical Services was called and he was transported to Charleston Area Medical Center for evaluation and care, according to a complaint filed Jan. 20 in Kanawha Circu
AG’s office reaches $2.5M settlement with drug wholesaler
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office has reached a $2.5 million settlement with Miami-Luken, resolving allegations that the regional pharmaceutical distributor failed to detect, report and stop the flood of suspicious drug orders in the state.
Davis: Other justices ignored plain language of state code
CHARLESTON – State Supreme Court Justice Robin Jean Davis said the majority has continued to ignore the plain language of West Virginia code in a recent opinion.
Two attorneys law licenses suspended, one annulled
CHARLESTON – Two West Virginia attorneys have had their law licenses suspended and one has been annulled, according to three press releases issued by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel.
Couple sues Oakwood Homes for defective modular home
CHARLESTON – A West Virginia couple is suing CMH Homes of KY Inc. after they claim their modular home was defective and caused them damages.
AG's office warns consumers of credit card scam
CHARLESTON — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office is warning consumers about a scam in which callers contact consumers with the offer of lower credit card interest rates.
ATRA: McGraw could mean return to Judicial Hellhole list
CHARLESTON – West Virginia could see a quick return to the Judicial Hellholes report if Darrell McGraw is elected to the state Supreme Court, according to a spokesman for the group that compiles the list. “I’d tell Darrell not to embarrass himself,” said Darren McKinney, spokesman for the American Tort Reform Association, said Monday about McGraw’s filing to run for the court.
Forums allow a chance to interact with Business Court
CHARLESTON — The National Business Institute (NBI) has partnered with a law firm to moderate judicial forums in Charleston and Morgantown this spring. The upcoming seminars, set for May and April, will revolve around the West Virginia Business Court and judiciary takes on litigation, and will be managed by two Bowles Rice partners. Stuart McMillan and Andrew Fusco will each manage their own seminar, respectively.
Bring transparency to state's outside counsel law
CHARLESTON – It’s time for state lawmakers to enact a good-government outside counsel rule requiring transparency and competitive bidding for the appointment of private attorneys to represent the state and its agencies in legal proceedings.