News from May 2016
More RSLC ads attack McGraw and Wooton, support Walker
WASHINGTON – A Washington-based political action committee has released two more ads regarding the state Supreme Court race. In one titled “Milking Taxpayers Dry,” the Republican State Leadership Committee targets candidates Darrell McGraw and Bill Wooton.
AG's office warns of impostor phone call scam
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is warning consumers to beware of an impostor scam in which callers claim to be from the Attorney General’s Office. Morrisey’s Consumer Protection Division has received several calls in the last month. Like other impostor scams, these consumers report receiving calls that demand payment for unpaid taxes and threaten arrest unless the consumer pays immediately.
Morgantown landlord claims sexual harassment victims were willing
CLARKSBURG – A former Morgantown-area landlord has filed an answer to a federal complaint contending his alleged sexual harassment victims were willing participants.
Nationwide blames WVAWC for damages at two Kanawha businesses
CHARLESTON – Nationwide Property & Casualty has filed two lawsuits against West Virginia American Water alleging the water company was negligent and caused two of its insured loss of business.
Worker blames injuries on negligence at workplace
HUNTINGTON – A Cabell County woman says her employer knowingly allowed a machine to malfunction, leading to her debilitating workplace injuries.
Woman blames early hospital discharge for husband’s death
HUNTINGTON – A Kentucky woman says her husband’s delayed treatment at a West Virginia hospital compromised his care, contributing to his death.
Man blames relative’s choking death on hospital negligence
HUNTINGTON – A Cabell County man says hospital workers failed to monitor his relative’s feeding tube, allowing her to choke to death.
Debtor accuses bank of harassment in collection attempt
HUNTINGTON – A Cabell County man says a debt collector illegally harassed her with phone calls in an attempt to force repayment of an alleged loan.
Daughter blames nursing home for mother’s alleged injuries, neglect
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman says her 76-year-old mother allegedly suffered abuse and neglect during her stay at an area nursing home.
Injured motorist blames driver for crash, accuses insurer of delaying settlement
FAYETTEVILLE – A Fayette County woman is suing her insurance carrier and the driver of a vehicle that allegedly caused a collision that injured her and totaled her car.
Fired worker accuses company of sexual harassment
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman says she was unlawfully fired after a co-worker resigned and reported their boss for alleged sexual harassment.
Injured park visitor blames officials for failing to protect public
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County man is suing the West Virginia state park system for injuries he allegedly suffered from an attack two years ago.
Dog bites man
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WV CALA says Benjamin's record is 'cause for concern'
CHARLESTON – A statewide legal reform group says Justice Brent Benjamin record on the state Supreme Court is cause for concern.
Consultant: Just Courts PAC created to answer out-of-state money for Walker campaign
CHARLESTON – Look for more advertising from a political action committee funded primarily by West Virginia trial lawyers before the state Supreme Court race is over.
Raleigh Co. doctor sues WVDHHR, others for suspending license
BECKLEY – A Raleigh County physician is suing the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources after he claims his medical license was suspended due to whistle-blowing.
Health plan sues Beckley medical practice for contract breach
BECKLEY – UniCare Health Plan of West Virginia is suing Love Family Practice Group after it claims the medical practice breached its contract. Dr. Brian S. Love, M.D. Inc. is doing business as Love Family Practice Group.
Pa. woman blames Halliburton Energy Services for car accident
MORGANTOWN – A Washington, Pa., woman is suing Halliburton Energy Services Inc. after she claims she was injured as a result of a car accident.
Defendant in Greenbrier Minerals lawsuit files motion to dismiss
BECKLEY – One of the defendants in a lawsuit against Greenbrier Minerals filed a motion to dismiss for failure to timely serve.
Wooton joins Benjamin in condemning special interest attack ads
CHARLESTON – The two candidates using West Virginia’s independent campaign financing program for the state Supreme Court now have condemned an advertising campaign from an out-of-state special interest group.