News from 2016
Woman sues Blue Mountain Aerial Mapping for car accident
NEW MARTINSVILLE – A woman is suing Blue Mountain Aerial Mapping LLC after she claims it is responsible for a car accident that injured him.
Foundation sues Morgantown for violating building code
MORGANTOWN – The Westminster Foundation and the Harless Center are suing the City of Morgantown after they claim it has allowed a project that violates building code to continue.
Coal mining company accused of not repaying entire loan
BECKLEY — A fiduciary of a deceased man's estate is suing Classic Coal Sales Inc., a coal mining company, citing alleged breach of contract and unjust enrichment.
Master machinist alleges age discrimination
BECKLEY — A master machinist is suing Phillips Machine Services Inc., a mining machine manufacturer, citing alleged age discrimination and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
Man blames complex owners for fall on stairs
CHARLESTON — An man is suing Shamrock Villa Apartments LLC and John Doe, apartment owners, alleging that insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Physician claims defamation by hospital CEO
PRINCETON — A physician is suing Bluefield Hospital Company LLC, Bluefield Clinic Company LLC and CEO Gigi Fergus, citing alleged defamation.
Failure to complete construction project alleged
KINGWOOD — Two Preston County residents are suing MVB Bank Inc. Rosalba Nutter and Derrick Pritt, loan servicer, employee and contractor, respectively, citing alleged negligence, fraud, misappropriation and unjust enrichment.
Outbreak of overdoses adds to urgency of Capito's call for opioid guidelines
HUNTINGTON – With more than 26 overdoses in a four-hour time period in Huntington, a letter from one of West Virginia's U.S. senators urging guidelines for prescribing opioids for acute pain is timely.
Juvenile Justice Commission issues findings, recommendations
CHARLESTON – The Juvenile Justice Commission has issued findings of fact and recommendations from its July 27 public forum on changes to contracts involving youth shelters and residential providers.
Hobet project holds vast promise for West Virginians
CHARLESTON – Just down the road the state Capitol in Boone and Lincoln counties lies something unique and promising in Southern West Virginia – approximately 12,000 acres of flat land ideal for new businesses and with the potential for a level of job creation that would be a game changer for our state.
Grandmother claims negligence led to grandson's death
CHARLESTON — A grandmother of a deceased grandson is suing Charleston Area Medical Center Inc., a health care provider, citing alleged breach of duty.
Woman blames junk company for garage-door injuries
BECKLEY — A woman is suing Barker Junk Company Inc., a business owner, alleging that insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Woman claims defamation, violation of constitutional rights
BLUEFIELD — A woman is suing Princeton Community Hospital, Bahavioral Health Pavillon, Dr. Kerry Musick, Anita Waid, Dr. Jeffry T. Gee and Jenny Stultz, health care providers, alleging fraud and defamation of character.
Pair claim debt collection attempts are morass of confusion
POINT PLEASANT — Two consumers are suing MRS BPO LLC d/b/a MRS Associates, a debt collection agency, alleging unfair and unconscionable debt collection.
Horse trainer seeks damages for injuries on job
WINFIELD — A horse trainer is suing farm owners Winsford Taylor and Jane Taylor, d/b/a Taylor Made Farm, alleging that insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Morrisey finalizes opioid plan
CHARLESTON – Attorney General Patrick Morrisey finalized his plan to reduce opioid painkiller use by better equipping West Virginia’s prescribers and pharmacists.
Morrisey praises federal ruling blocking enforcement of transgender directive
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is hailing a decision blocking nationwide enforcement of the federal government’s directive on transgender students.
Woman sues West Virginia General Services Division for negligence
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman is suing the West Virginia General Services Division after she claims it was negligent and caused her to suffer damages.
Couple sues Charleston Area Medical Center for negligence
CHARLESTON – A man and his wife are suing Charleston Area Medical Center after they claim the hospital was negligent in caring properly for him during a procedure.
Couple sues DHHR for misrepresenting child’s medical history
CHARLESTON – A couple is suing the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources after they claim it failed to inform them of the medical history of a child they adopted.