News from July 2016
Woman sues WVU BOG for allowing attacker to remain a student
CLARKSBURG – A woman is suing the West Virginia University Board of Governors after she claims the school allowed her attacker to remain a student after she was sexually assaulted.
Putnam woman says FamilyCare fired her due to husband’s race
WINFIELD – A Hurricane woman is using FamilyCare Health Centers after she claims it fired her because her of her husband’s race.
Debt collector accused of harassment
HUNTINGTON — Two consumers are suing Onemain Financial Inc., a debt collector, citing alleged violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Marshall exchange student from Italy sues Huntington apartment operator
HUNTINGTON — An Italian exchange student is suing Varsity Huntington II LLC, an apartment operator, claiming insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Nursing home faces wrongful death claim
HUNTINGTON — A personal representative of a deceased woman's estate is suing Chateau Grove Senior Living in a wrongful death claim alleging negligence in nursing home care.
Grocery stores claims debtor didn't pay
PRINCETON — A grocery store is suing C & L Country Corner Inc., citing alleged default in payment.
Couple's suit seeks damages for collision
MOUNDSVILLE — A married couple's lawsuit against Kevin L. Strope and Erie Insurance Property & Casualty Company alleges insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Raleigh judge upholds decision of WVDHHR against Kostenko
BECKLEY – Raleigh Circuit Court Judge Robert Burnside upheld the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources decision that Dr. Michael Kostenko improperly operated his clinic as a pain clinic and now owes more than $200,000 in fines.
WVU law professor writes amicus brief in 'Deflategate' case
MORGANTOWN – An amicus brief has been submitted on behalf of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady for his "Deflategate" case by a West Virginia University (WVU) law professor.
Insurance adjuster offers tips for flood victims
CHARLESTON—A public insurance adjuster advises homeowners who have experienced water damage in the recent flooding in West Virginia to report “water loss” instead of using the term “flood.”
Attorney general gets high marks from tort advocacy group
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has earned a high grade for transparency, ending "pay-to-play" outside counsel and helping to remove the state from a "judicial hellhole" list, a tort watchdog advocate said during a recent interview.
Property owner claims XTO Energy breached contract
FAYETTEVILLE — A property owner is suing XTO Energy Inc., a lessee, citing alleged breach of contract.
Huntington property owners say faulty sewers wrecked property
HUNTINGTON — Two property owners are suing the City of Huntington and the Huntington Sanitary Board, saying negligence and acts of omission caused damage to their property.
Man claims olive pit broke tooth
HUNTINGTON — A consumer is suing John Doe, formerly doing business as Salads With A Twist, alleging that insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Passenger blames Tri-State Transit Authority for injuries
HUNTINGTON — A passenger is suing Tri-State Transit Authority, a bus company, alleging that insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Woman claims debt collection attempt violated law
HUNTINGTON — A consumer is suing Laboratory Corporation of America (LabCorp), citing alleged violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Lawsuit previously filed under seal says Frontier misused millions in federal funds
CHARLESTON – A 2014 lawsuit that was filed under seal, which was lifted this week, alleges that Frontier West Virginia Inc. misused millions of dollars in federal stimulus funds.
Federal appeals court upholds EPA veto, dissenting judge says EPA revoked permit without considering costs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A federal appeal court chose to uphold the U.S Environmental Protection Agency’s veto of a permit for one of the largest mountaintop removal coal-mining proposal’s in West Virginia’s history, which dissenting Judge Brett Kavanaugh criticizes, stating that the EPA must go “back to the drawing board” and weigh the costs and benefits of revoking the permit.
Humphreys files $13.5M proof of claim in bankruptcy court
CHARLESTON – Just days after a lawsuit against him was remanded to Kanawha County, a prominent attorney filed a proof of claim against his law firm in bankruptcy court for $13.5 million.
Woman says collection agency owes her money
WINFIELD — A woman has filed a class-action lawsuit against Commonwealth Financial Systems Inc., a collection agency, citing alleged breach of contract.