News from April 2017
Customer accuses mortgage company of abusive practices
BECKLEY — A Raleigh County man is suing a mortgage company, alleging abusive business practices and wrongful foreclosure.
Justice signs bill updating state Consumer Credit Protection Act
WASHINGTON – Gov. Jim Justice has signed a bill making key changes to the West Virginia Consumer Credit Protection Act, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is praising the move. Justice signed Senate Bill 563 into law on April 24. Lisa A. Rickard, president of the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform (ILR), said the law will further reduce frivolous lawsuits and improve the business climate in the state of West Virginia.
Family of teen killed by state trooper to receive $700k
CHARLESTON – The attorneys for the family of Timothy Hill have disclosed that a settlement was approved by a judge in a lawsuit they filed against the West Virginia State Police for the death of their teenage son.
More bad news at the Gazette-Mail
Though maintaining separate reporting staffs and the semblance of distinct perspectives, the Gazette and the Daily Mail merged their press and business operations in 1958.
Tremendous victories require continued vigilance
CHARLESTON – Over the past few months, West Virginia has experienced a tremendous amount of success in beating back years of federal overreach that have devastated many in our state.
Supreme Court says Frontier class action should go to arbitration
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has ruled that a 2014 Frontier class action lawsuit needs to be remanded back to state court to go through arbitration.
Suspended Bluefield attorney twice claimed he worked more than 24 hours in a day
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has ordered the suspension of a Bluefield attorney after they claim he committed multiple violations.Among the issues cited are records that show Michael P. Cooke submitted vouchers for his work as a public defender at least twice in 2014 showing he worked more than 24 hours in a day.
Registered nurse alleges employers interfered with job opportunities
BECKLEY — A registered nurse is suing health care providers, alleging tortious interference in employment opportunities.
Customer blames Kroger for injuries
HINTON — A Summers County woman is suing Kroger, alleging the store's negligence caused her to suffer injuries.
Fayette County driver blames another motorist for crash
FAYETTEVILLE — A Fayette County motorist is suing another driver, alleging the defendant's negligence caused a crash.
Worker blames employers for foot injury on the job
PINEVILLE — A Wyoming County man is suing three Charleston companies, alleging their negligence caused him injuries.
Judge affirms certificate of need for hospital merger
CHARLESTON – Kanawha Circuit Judge James C. Stucky affirmed West Virginia Health Care Authority’s decision to grant a certificate of need in the hospital merger between Cabell Huntington Hospital and St. Mary’s Medical Center.
Wyoming Co. man accuses Wal-mart, law office of defamation, seeks $6.8 million
PINEVILLE – A New Richmond man is suing Wal-mart Stores Eat LP and law office MacCorkle Lavender after he claims they defamed his character.
BB&T sues chiropractor for failure to pay debt
BECKLEY – Branch Banking & Trust Company is suing Boggs Chiropractic Center for failing to pay a debt.
Mingo Co. man blames physicians, pharmacy for wife's death
WILLIAMSON – A man is suing Comprehensive Neurology Inc. after he claims it is responsible for the death of his wife.
Former employee accuses hospital of wrongful termination
FAYETTEVILLE — A Kanawha County man is suing a Fayette County hospital, alleging wrongful termination and invasion of privacy.
Huntington property owner blames county agency for property damage
WAYNE — A Huntington property owner is suing a Wayne County agency, alleging its negligence caused a sewage backup on the plaintiff's land.
Property owners allege mining company violated agreement
CHARLESTON — Four Kanawha County property owners are suing a mining company, alleging breach of a settlement agreement and unjust enrichment.
Estate administrator alleges health care provider failed to provide records
WAYNE — An estate administrator is suing a Huntington medical care provider, alleging breach of duty.
African-American employee accuses Dish Network of discrimination
BLUEFIELD — An African-American woman is suing a Dish Network, alleging race and sex discrimination.