News from May 2016
Pair claim negligence in delivery and installation of manufactured home
BECKLEY – Married homeowners are suing the manufacturer of their modular home, alleging delivery that damaged the home and incomplete installation of the dryer vent.
Plaintiff claims motorist drove recklessly in Wheeling Tunnel
WHEELING – A Pennsylvania motorist is suing over injuries she allegedly suffered in the course of a motor vehicle collision.
Plaintiff claims Citifinancial engaged in predatory lending
FAYETTEVILLE – The son of a deceased property owner is suing over alleged predatory lending practices by the defendant.
Plaintiff claims impaired driver caused accident, injuries
CHARLESTON – The passenger in a motor vehicle is suing the driver of another vehicle over injuries he allegedly received during a collision.
Insurer seeks recovery of $1.3M property damage claim
WEST UNION – A Virginia-based insurer is suing a firm for alleged negligent damage to a crane owned by a client.
Supreme Court rules in favor of woman who took meth while pregnant, caused death of child
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has ruled that a woman who injected meth while pregnant won’t be charged for child neglect after her daughter died 11 days after being born. The 3-2 decision says state child neglect laws don’t specify anything about unborn children while other state laws do specifically mention unborn children. So, the Court says current child neglect laws can’t be applied to the case of Stephanie Louk.
Can punitive damages be cruel and unusual?
Most Americans would affirm the common sense legal principle that the punishment should fit the crime, perhaps disagreeing as to what fits and what doesn't in a given case.
This year, we really need a few gubernatorial debates
MORGANTOWN – The field has just been set for the governor’s race in West Virginia, and we already have a debate about debates.
Adoption of standardized bar exam will allow out-of-state lawyers to practice in W.Va. more easily
CHARLESTON – The state's recent decision to adopt a standardized bar examination, nationally recognized and gaining acceptance, will help attorneys and law firms while cutting down on exam time and expenses, a Judiciary Board of Examiners administrator said during a recent interview.
West Virgina mock trials teach legal lessons
CHARLESTON – West Virginia students have a chance to perform their own version of Law & Order by participating in the state’s Law Adventure program.
Company wants collision case moved to federal court
MARTINSBURG – The defendant in a case of alleged reckless driving has petitioned to move the case from state to federal court.
Satellite TV provider wants personal injury case heard in federal court
MARTINSBURG – DISH Network, the defendant in a personal injury case, has petitioned to remove the lawsuit from state to federal court.
Bar patron cries foul in investment deal
MOUNDSVILLE – A Marshall County woman is suing an area bar after a deal to make her a co-owner allegedly went sour.
Son blames father's decline and death on nursing home
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County man says a pattern of poor care, abuse and neglect at HealthSouth Mountain View Rehab caused his father’s injuries and ultimately led to his death.
Nursing assistant blames work elevator for broken foot
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman says a foot injury allegedly caused by a malfunctioning elevator door has hampered her ability to work and to care for her disabled son.
Trustee claims defendants owe trust fund $3 million
CHARLESTON – The trustee of a creditors trust is suing over an alleged non-payment of $3 million into the fund, as is purportedly stipulated under a bankruptcy agreement.
Lighting operation claims company owes $21,000
MOOREFIELD – A lighting company is suing over alleged nonpayment of a bill for items purchased by the defendant on credit.
Retired officer petitions court for early retirement benefits
CHARLESTON – A retired officer with the Nitro Police Department says that although he is fully vested in the department’s pension program, the administrators are forcing him to wait until he reaches age 50 to receive benefits.
Landowners accuse oil, gas firm of contract breach
MOUNDSVILLE – A group of Marshall County landowners is suing an oil and gas exploration firm in a dispute over royalty payments.
Customer accuses satellite TV provider of negligence in ladder accident
NEW CUMBERLAND – A Hancock County man is suing a satellite TV provider for injuries allegedly caused by a technician during an installation at his home.