News from December 2017
Nurse claims Trinity Health Care Services of Logan terminated her in retaliation
LOGAN – A registered nurse alleges she was wrongfully terminated by a Logan nursing home.
Estate administrator alleges Hilltop Center failed to provide proper care to decedent
FAYETTEVILLE – An estate administrator has filed suit against a Fayette County nursing facility over allegations it failed to address her decedent's hypotension.
Kentucky man seeks disability benefits from Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Co.
HUNTINGTON – A Jackson County, Kentucky man is seeking disability benefits he alleges he is owed.
Estate represenative files wrongful death claim against Grafton City Hospital
GRAFTON – A Taylor County woman has filed a suit against a hospital over her decedent's care.
Woman sues Beckley Vascular Associates for husband’s death
BECKLEY – A Beckley woman is suing Beckley Vascular Associates after she claims it is responsible for her husband’s death.
Woman files class action against casino for wage payment violations
CLARKSBURG – A woman is suing PNG Charles Town Gaming in a class action lawsuit after she claims it wrongfully takes portions of the tip pool and puts it toward the employees’ paid time off.
Supreme Court sends lawsuit back to lower court regarding shareholders who were double-taxed
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has issued an opinion in an appeal regarding double taxation of shareholders during the sale of a company that occurred 17 years ago.
Man sues West Virginia State Police for negligence
CHARLESTON – A man is suing the West Virginia State Police after he claims it was negligent and caused him injuries and damages.
Woman blames Top Drilling, others for 20-year-old husband’s death
CLARKSBURG – A woman is suing Top Drilling Corporation and others after she claims her 20-year-old husband died while measuring the contents of a storage tank.
Supreme Court says lieutenant should be afforded pre-disciplinary hearing
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has issued an opinion saying that a lieutenant with the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department should have been awarded a pre-disciplinary hearing before his employment was terminated.
Counsel: Court has no written policy on furniture for justices' home offices
CHARLESTON – There is no state Supreme Court policy to provide Justices with court-owned furniture and equipment for use in their home offices.
West Virginia citizens deserve whole Supreme Court story
CHARLESTON – Many have heard or read about the renovations at the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals. News media have boiled this down to a “he said/he said” situation, but that ignores the clear and critical facts.
Supreme Court says lower court wrongfully dismissed lawsuit against DHHR
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals issued a memorandum decision in which it ruled that Monongalia Circuit Court wrongfully dismissed a lawsuit against the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources that was time-barred.
CSX Transportation employee alleges diesel exposure caused cancer
MOUNDSVILLE – A Williamstown man alleges he was diagnosed with cancer because of his exposure to diesel fumes during his employment.
Former employee sues River City Subaru for discrimination
HUNTINGTON – A former employee is suing River City Subaru for discriminating against him when he left to complete a drug rehabilitation program.
State Supreme Court sends gas lease suit to arbitration
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that a lawsuit regarding an oil and gas lease issue needed to be sent to arbitration.
Motorist files suit against UPS Ground Freight, driver after I-70 crash
WHEELING – An Ohio woman is seeking damages after a collision with a UPS tractor-trailer in Wheeling.
Results Customer Solutions employee files suit over amount being withheld from pay
HUNTINGTON – A man has filed a suit against his employer over an amount being withheld from his paycheck to cover medical insurance for his children.
Woman alleges injuries in collision with Logan County Board of Ed vehicle
LOGAN – A Baisden woman is seeking damages after an auto collision with a Logan County Board of Education vehicle.
Customer alleges Comcast cable caused fire at house
NEW CUMBERLAND – A New Cumberland woman alleges the improper installation of a cable wire in her home caused a fire.