News from March 2016
Former sales rep accuses Novo Nordisk of wrongful discharge
CHARLESTON – A Raleigh County man says the pharmaceutical company where he worked fired him after he blew the whistle on alleged illegal sales practices.
Man sues over injuries allegedly suffered by wife who later died
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County man says his wife, who later died, was injured when an automatic door at a Home Depot in Charleston closed on her.
Discrimination lawsuit against Central Transport dismissed
CHARLESTON – A lawsuit alleging discrimination against Central Transport has been dismissed from federal court.
The end is near for Obama's bullies
One of the great joys in life is getting the chance to tell a bully off, but the timing and the circumstances have to be just right or you're liable to suffer the consequences.
Morrisey responds to New York press conference
CHARLESTON – Attorney General Patrick Morrisey issued a statement regarding a press conference involving states that support President Barack Obama’s Power Plan.
Woman files class action lawsuit against heart clinic for increased risk of blood borne illnesses
BECKLEY – A woman has filed a class action lawsuit against Raleigh Heart Clinic due to an increased risk of blood borne pathogens, including HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C.
AG's office announces April mobile office hours
CHARLESTON – A consumer representative from West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office will hold public events during April throughout Cabell, Kanawha, Putnam and Wayne counties.
Wife blames husband’s death on delayed treatment
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman is suing her late husband’s doctors, claiming their alleged negligence cost her husband his life.
Motorist's lawsuit blames truck driver for injuries
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman is suing a truck driver and his employer, claiming they are responsible for a wreck in which she was injured.
Church’s insurer sues airport for alleged negligence, property damage
CHARLESTON – The insurer for a church is suing the West Virginia Regional Airport Authority for damage the church allegedly suffered when ground created for a nearby airport expansion collapsed.
Homeowners accuse mortgage lender of fraud
PRINCETON – A Mercer County couple is suing a mortgage lender, claiming the firm engaged in abusive loan servicing and needlessly pursued foreclosure on their home.
Mother accuses son's care facility of withholding records after his death
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman is suing a residential care facility where her disabled son lived, claiming they refuse to give her copies of his medical records.
Couple blame truckstop’s owners for wife’s foot injuries
WINFIELD – A Michigan couple is suing a truck stop’s owners over injuries allegedly caused by a parking lot pothole.
Alleged lapsed policy at center of case between insurer, man’s fiancee
WHEELING – An Ohio County woman is suing an insurance carrier, claiming they failed to notify her late husband that his coverage had lapsed ahead of a fatal wreck.
Motorist and insurer head to court over settlement funds
PINEVILLE – A Wyoming County man is suing his insurance carrier in a dispute involving a settlement for a car accident.
Resident’s alleged injury prompts suit against nursing home
MORGANTOWN – A lawsuit claims understaffing and other issues at an area nursing home allegedly allowed a woman to suffer injuries and neglect.
Walker, others pull in endorsements
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court campaign for Beth Walker has announced some recent endorsements.
Praising Benjamin: When saying the least says the most
BECKLEY – I had not been practicing law very long when I first met Justice Brent Benjamin, but longtime observers of the state Supreme Court have told me him taking a seat on the bench in 2005 brought a refreshing perspective to the Court.
Woman sues attorneys for legal malpractice
KINGWOOD – A woman is suing two Morgantown attorneys for legal malpractice after she claims they were negligent with handling her case.
Morrisey issues opinion to Jefferson County Prosecutor’s Office
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has issued an opinion regarding a formal request from the Jefferson County Prosecutor’s Office.