News from August 2017
Doctor accuses Logal General Hospital of retaliation
LOGAN – An emergency room physician alleges she was terminated in retaliation from her position at Logan Regional Medical Center.
T & N Electric Motor Exchange alleged to have failed to pay loans
PRINCETON – A Bluefield business is alleged to owe more than $2 million for loans.
Woman alleges ice on Res-Care Inc. sidewalk caused fall
PRINCETON – A Mercer County woman alleges she was injured at a Princeton location because of ice on the sidewalk.
Consol equipment operator alleges he was injured when ladder failed on truck
WILLIAMSON – A Wayne County man alleges he was injured on the job because of a defective access ladder on his mining truck.
Consolidated Coal alleges CSX Transportation has cost it business
MOUNDSVILLE – The operator of several coal mines in Marshall County alleges that CSX Transportation cost it missed sales opportunities because of its failure to provide for delivery of loaded railcars.
Woman claims Wal-Mart terminated her because of age
CHARLESTON – A former Wal-Mart employee alleges that she was wrongfully terminated because of her age and is seeking reinstatement to her position.
Former Macy's employee alleges severance pay was paid three months after it was due
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman alleges that she was not paid her severance pay after termination from Macy's in a timely manner.
Alpha Natural Resources LLC employee files suit over on-the-job injuries
BECKLEY – An equipment operator alleges he was injured by an unsafe working condition known to his Raleigh County employer.
Morrisey, DHHR win $380K penalty against illegal pain clinic
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, in cooperation with the state’s Department of Health and Human Resources and its Office of Health Facility Licensure and Certification, won a court order enforcing a $380,500 penalty against an illegal pain clinic.
Manchin aide cuts longstanding tie with hotel investor
CHARLESTON – Longtime aide to Sen. Joe Manchin Larry Puccio broke a longstanding tie to the main investor in a hotel that was recently named in a lawsuit owing nearly $15 million.
West Virginia's latest epidemic: opioid lawsuits
West Virginians first had to face the epidemic of addiction to opioids. Now there’s an epidemic of opioid lawsuits. Who's responsible for the first epidemic, in addition to the drug abusers, is subject to dispute. The ones responsible for the second epidemic are known.
Hotel alleges WV All Black Schools, Sports & Academic Hall of Fame owes more than $50,000
NEW CUMBERLAND – A Charleston hotel alleges that a Weirton organization failed to pay it after hosting a banquet at its location.
Former New River CTC instructor alleges she was terminated in retaliation
BECKLEY – A former instructor for a college nursing program alleges she was terminated after reporting students were cheating on a exam.
Contemporary Galleries accused of failing to pay for work done at Ky. Toyota plant
CHARLESTON – A Tennessee corporation claims that a Charleston company did not pay it for work it completed.
Ditech Financial seeks release of deed of trust
CHARLESTON – A mortgage holder and servicer is seeking the release of a deed of trust.
Lawsuit reform helps small businesses across West Virginia
CHARLESTON – Small and local businesses are a major contributor to the livelihood of local communities across West Virginia. They are often the places we shop with family, celebrate over a meal with good friends, or prepare the car for a long summer beach trip. Unfortunately, many of our small businesses have become a favorite target of abusive lawsuits.
Walmart shopper alleges straws on floor caused injury
PRINCETON – A Princeton man alleges he was injured while shopping in Walmart.
Surgeon allegedly failed to treat infection, Jackson County couple alleges
RIPLEY – A Jackson County couple claims that a surgeon failed to recognize an infection was causing the wife medical problems.
Woman alleges she fell in Kmart because of greasy floor
CHARLESTON – A Nitro woman alleges she was injured while shopping at Kmart because of the condition of the floor.
Mike's Car Repair alleged to have failed to repair convertible
WHEELING – A Wheeling man claims a Weirton business has failed to repair a car after having it in its possession for more than a year.