News from April 2017
What a bunch of bulls__t
CHARLESTON – You could see what might be coming.
Drug wholesalers seek dismissal of federal lawsuits
CHARLESTON – The drug wholesalers named in multiple lawsuits across the state alleging they are responsible for the substance abuse epidemic in West Virginia have filed motions to dismiss the lawsuits.
Huntington agrees to re-enter negotiations with police, firefighters as part of tentative settlement
HUNTINGTON – The city of Huntington has agreed to re-enter negotiations as part of a tentative settlement with the firefighter and police unions regarding its labor contract. Huntington was named in two lawsuits filed by the Fraternal Order of Police Gold Star Lodge 65 and Herschel Marshall, a retired firefighter who was part of the International Association of Firefighters Local Union 289, for its change in health benefits.
Chief Justice brings legal learning experience to alma mater
PARSONS – West Virginia Supreme Court Chief Justice Allen H. Loughry II is proud of his Tucker County roots and welcomed the chance to show Tucker County High School students that hard work can help anyone achieve their dreams.
Man alleges he was denied medical attention as a pretrial detainee
CHARLESTON – A Raleigh County man filed suit in Kanawha Circuit Court against a variety of defendants, alleging four counts of negligence and two counts of outrage at a correctional officers and medical providers.
Teresa Dumire elected to Kay Casto & Chaney management committee
CHARLESTON – West Virginia law firm Kay Casto & Chaney has elected Teresa Dumire to its management committee.
Medical providers blamed for patient's death
LOGAN — A Logan County woman is suing medical providers, alleging their negligence led to the death of a patient.
Gun owner accuses deputy sheriff of uneccessary force
CHARLESTON — A Cabell County gun owner is suing a deputy sheriff, alleging unlawful use of unreasonable and excessive force.
Wheeling property owner alleges village failed to repair sewage lines
WHEELING — A Wheeling property owner is suing an Ohio County village, alleging negligence in managing the property and causing damages.
Homeowner accuses mortgage servicing business of unfair practices
CHARLESTON — A Cabell County homeowner is suing a mortgage servicing company, alleging unfair or unconscionable collection practices.
Motor vehicle passenger blames Canadian corporation for crash
BECKLEY — A Fayette County man is suing a Canadian corporation, alleging its negligence caused a vehicle crash.
Family blames health care providers for resident's death
CHARLESTON — A Cowen resident is suing health care providers, alleging their negligence caused the death of a resident.
Supreme Court suspends Mingo attorney’s law license
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals suspended a Mingo County attorney’s law license for three months after it found that she refused to file briefs in a timely manner.
Budget woes limited work done on tort reform during legislative session
CHARLESTON – The 2017 West Virginia legislative session likely will be remembered for Gov. Jim Justice’s whiteboards and bull manure and the amount of time devoted to the state budget.
Justice vetoes budget bill, calls the proposal bull manure
CHARLESTON – Using a pile of bull manure on a silver platter as a prop, Gov. Jim Justice has vetoed the budget bill passed by the state Legislature.
Couple blames energy companies for husband's injuries
MOUNDSVILLE — A Lewis County couple is suing oil and gas companies, alleging their negligence led to injuries to the husband.
Motorist blames Pennsylvania company for crash
WHEELING — A Canadian motorist is suing a Pennsylvania business and employee, alleging their negligence caused a vehicle crash.
Homeowners allege construction company breached warranty
WINFIELD — Two Putnam County homeowners are suing a Hurricane construction company, alleging breach of warranty.
Sales manager accuses funeral home of age discrimination
WINFIELD — A Hurricane man is suing a funeral business, alleging violation of state law.
Estate administrator blames health care providers for family member's injuries
CHARLESTON — A Beckley woman is suing health care providers, alleging their negligence led to the suffering of a family member.