News from April 2017
Physician accused of wrongful death
WHEELING — An Ohio woman is suing is suing a physician, alleging negligence during a medical procedure, resulting in a premature death.
Parents accuse motorist of causing crash that led to injuries
HUNTINGTON — Two Barboursville parents are suing a Huntington motorist, alleging the defendant's negligence caused a crash that injured members of the the plaintiffs' family.
Homeowners accuse property seller, mortgage company of fraud
WHEELING — An Ohio County couple is suing a property seller and mortgage loan provider, alleging breach of contract and fraud.
Elderly customer accuses loan financier of unjust enrichment
PRINCETON — An elderly Mercer County woman is suing a financial business, alleging unjust enrichment.
Injured motorist accuses insurer of breach of contract
BECKLEY — An injured Raleigh County motorist is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract.
Supreme Court says DOH must pay property owners mineral rights, interest
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has ruled that the West Virginia Department of Transportation Division of Highways must pay property owners for mineral rights and interest—which would total nearly $30 million.
Kostenko pleads guilty to drug charge
BECKLEY – Michael Kostenko, the former Raleigh County doctor and owner of Coal Country Clinic, decided to plead guilty in order to finish his trial early.
Law firm sponsoring golf tournament to benefit multiple sclerosis organization
TEAYS VALLEY – Preparations have begun for a charity golf tournament that will benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Court overturns motion to stay class discovery denial in GMS Mine Repair and Maintenance employee wage case
CHARLESTON – A West Virginia appeals court recently dismissed a lower court’s order that denied a national coal operations company’s motion to stay class discovery in an employee wage dispute case.
Daughter accuses health care providers of wrongful death
CHARLESTON — A daughter is suing Kanawha County health care providers, alleging medical negligence and wrongful death.
Putnam County property owner alleges tenants failed to pay rent
WINFIELD — A Putnam County property owner is suing tenants, alleging breach of contract for failure to pay rent.
Employee accuses health care facility of discrimination
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County man is suing a health care facility, alleging discrimination, retaliation and wrongful discharge.
Wheeling motorist blames trucking business, driver for crash
WHEELING — A Wheeling woman is suing a Pittsburgh trucking business and a driver, alleging their negligence led to a vehicle crash that injured the plaintiff.
Former manager alleges Pittsburgh company has prevented him for getting new job
NEW CUMBERLAND — A Hancock County sales manager is suing a Pittsburgh supply company, alleging tortious interference.
Former security guard accuses coal business of wrongful termination
WILLIAMSON — A former security guard is suing a coal business, alleging wrongful termination in retaliation for seeking workers compensation leave.
Kostenko trial begins in Beckley federal court
BECKLEY – The trial of former Dr. Michael Kostenko began Monday in Beckley federal court with his testimony.
WVU law students help GI appeal tuition-assistance decision
MORGANTOWN — A former Army medic will realize his dream of going to medical school thanks to the efforts of two law students at West Virginia University.
Family member blames prison authority for inmate's death
CHARLESTON — A Summers County man is suing a West Virginia prison authority, alleging its negligence caused the death of a family member.
Employee, 58, accuses water company of age discrimination
CHARLESTON — A 58-year-old Wirt County man is suing a Kanawha County water works business, alleging age discrimination.
Patron blames Northern Panhandle casino for monetary losses
NEW CUMBERLAND — An Ohio patron is suing a Hancock County casino, alleging breach of contract and that insufficient measures were taken to prevent monetary damages.