News from February 2017
Estate administrator blames medical providers for patient's death
CHARLESTON — An estate administrator is suing Morgantown health care providers, alleging their negligence contributed to the death of one of their patients.
Son blames nursing home facility operators for mother's duress
CHARLESTON — A son is suing Charleston nursing home facility operators, alleging negligence led to his mother suffering injuries.
Coal City couple accuses Ford of negligent repair
BECKLEY — A Coal City couple is suing Ford, alleging breach of implied and express warranties.
Market collapse unavoidable for U.S., according to West Virginia University professors' book
MORGANTOWN – Eminent disaster may be on the horizon for the U.S. economy according to the book “When the Levees Break: Re-Visioning Regulation of the Securities Markets.”
W.Va. Paving president says DOH 'acted hastily' in filing asphalt suit
CHARLESTON – The president of a paving company at the center of an antitrust lawsuit says the West Virginia Division of Highways “acted hastily” in filing the complaint.
AG: Feedback to winning Kids Kick Opioids entry 'very positive'
CHARLESTON – A Rosemont Elementary School third-grader’s poignant story that revealed her feelings about losing her father to a drug overdose appeared in advertisements across West Virginia in January as part of Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s quest to raise awareness on the tragic consequences of painkiller abuse.
Ann Jacobs delivers lecture on prisoner reentry at WVU Law
MORGANTOWN – Noted criminal justice system critic Ann Jacobs delivered the Charles L. Ihlenfeld Lecture on Public Policy and Ethics Feb. 3 at the West Virginia University College of Law.
Students' pro bono work wins WVU Law national recognition
MORGANTOWN – The West Virginia University College of Law was recognized
by National Jurist Magazine as one of the top schools in the country in terms of community impact.
A justice who will fight for West Virginians
CHARLESTON – In late January, President Trump took an important step toward ensuring that the U.S. Supreme Court will protect the interests of the people of West Virginia.
Experience WVU Law event deemed a success for prospective students
MORGANTOWN – Nearly 70 prospective students attended the latest installment of West Virginia University College of Law’s twice-yearly Experience WVU Law Day on Jan. 28.
Insurance Commissioner claims employers didn't maintain workers' comp coverage
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner is suing Assessments Inc. and Sunny Bell, citing alleged violation of state laws.
Former Tygert Center resident claims nursing home didn't properly manage facility
CHARLESTON — A former Tygert Center at Fairmont resident is suing health care providers, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Couple says Simakas driver failed to control vehicle, causing crash
MOUNDSVILLE — A Martins Ferry couple is suing Mark Bartrug and Simakas Co. Inc., citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Nurse claims Family Healthcare Physicians had unsafe working environment
WILLIAMSON — An Ikes Fork nurse is suing Family Healthcare Physicians LLC and Family Healthcare Associates Inc., citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Wheeling woman alleges Navient Solutions charged too much interest
WHEELING — A Wheeling woman is suing Navient Solutions Inc., citing alleged unconscionable debt collection.
Couple claims Preston Memorial's negligence resulted in amputation
KINGWOOD — A husband and wife are suing Preston Memorial Hospital Corp., citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Doctor canceled employment contract early, IT worker claims
HINTON — A Mercer County man is suing a physician, citing alleged breach of employment contract.
In opinion, Loughry says West Virginia is an 'appeal by right' state
CHARLESTON – The Chief Justice of the West Virginia Supreme Court says the state is “an appeal by right jurisdiction.” In a Feb. 8 opinion about the involuntary hospitalization of a Kanawha County woman, Chief Justice Allen Loughry used a case point to stress that “all properly perfected appeals are reviewed by the (West Virginia Supreme) Court and result in a written decision on the merits of each appeal.” In the opinion, Loughry writes that the petitioner had discounted the Supreme Court’s ruling in a previous case, relying on a case styled Hammons v.
State Supreme Court suspends Nicholas judge Callaghan two years
CHARLESTON – Nicholas Circuit Judge Stephen O. Callaghan has been suspended for two years by the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals.
Justice doesn't discuss legal reform in State of the State speech
CHARLESTON – A statewide group is disappointed that Gov. Jim Justice didn’t discuss legal reform in his first State of the State address.