News from February 2017
Estate administrator alleges medical care provider failed to provide records
HUNTINGTON — A Kanawha County woman is suing a Cabell County medical care provider, alleging intentional refusal to provide records.
Delivery staffer blames steel mill operator for injuries
NEW CUMBERLAND — A Tyler County man is suing a steel mill operator, alleging its negligence caused injuries to the plaintiff.
Drug distributors ask for lawsuit to be removed to federal court
HUNTINGTON – The drug distributors alleged to have caused the opioid epidemic in West Virginia are asking for the Huntington lawsuit against them to be removed to federal court.
Justice says majority’s decision ignores facts of record in MedExpress appeal
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Robin Jean Davis issued a dissenting opinion in an appeal, saying that she believes the majority opinion ignores facts of record in favor of a “narrow construction of allegations set forth in the complaint.”
Couple sues JPMorgan Chase Bank for misrepresentation
BECKLEY – A couple is suing JPMorgan Chase Bank after they claim it misrepresented that they did not need to have a flood insurance coverage policy.
Woman sues Tractor Supply for pain and suffering
RIPLEY – A woman is suing Tractor Supply after she claims she was injured by broken equipment it rented out.
Three individuals sue Smoker Friendly for wage payment violations
WINFIELD – Three individuals are suing Smoker Friendly after they claim it violated the West Virginia Wage Payment and Collection Act.
Legislator's father shares struggle of securing insurance for business
CHARLESTON – State legislators always are hearing stories from constituents.
Carmichael's 'Voluntary tax scenario' is nothing more than a misleading slogan
WHEELING – No one distorts language better than a politician.
Companies ask judge to dismiss Preston Board of Education lawsuit
KINGWOOD – Two of the defendants in a lawsuit filed by the Preston County Board of Education for breach of contract are asking the circuit judge to dismiss the lawsuit.
State Chamber boss thinks lawmakers will find a way to limit new taxes
CHARLESTON – During his gubernatorial campaign, Jim Justice frequently said West Virginians were taxed enough.
Customer blames Kroger store for injuries
HINTON — A customer is suing Kroger, alleging the store's negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Customer blames retailer, snow removal contractor for injuries
FAYETTEVILLE — A Fayette County man is suing a retailer and snow removal contractor, alleging their negligence caused him to be injured.
Customer blames shopping plaza operators for injuries
NEW CUMBERLAND — A Weirton woman is suing operators of a local shopping plaza, alleging negligence led to the plaintiff suffering injuries.
Father blames electrical service providers for son's death
BECKLEY — A Beckley man is suing two power companies, alleging their negligence caused the death of his son.
New bill would reward West Virginia businesses hiring veterans
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) voted recently to pass legislation that would help increase job opportunities to veterans.
Widow alleges Citibank broke mortgage laws
BECKLEY — A Raleigh County widow is suing Citibank and other mortgage loan servers and holders, alleging abusive loan servicing practices and unconscionable inducement.
WVU speaker discusses parallels between health care injustice, Black Lives Matter movement
MORGANTOWN – Noted legal scholar and current law professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law Mary Crossley spoke to attendees Feb. 10 at the West Virginia University College of Law regarding her thoughts on law and medicine.
Nursing home operators accused of negligence
CHARLESTON — A Fayette County woman is suing Oak Hill nursing home operators, alleging negligence led to injuries for a resident.
Policyholder alleges Prudential violated workers' compensation acts
WILLIAMSON — A Kentucky woman is suing Prudential Insurance, alleging violation of workers' compensation acts.