News from January 2017
Man sues Lowe’s for FMLA violations, wrongful termination
CHARLESTON – A man is suing Lowe’s for failing to abide by Family Medical Leave Act laws and for wrongfully terminating his employment.
Creditor allege borrowers owe more than $72,000
HUNTINGTON — A creditor is suing a Cabell County technology business, alleging breach of a business loan agreement.
AG's office files third opioid lawsuit against a pharmacy
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office has filed a third lawsuit against a pharmacy claiming it dispensed an inordinate number of prescription opioids.
Daughter blames health care providers for mother's injuries
CHARLESTON — A daughter is suing health care providers, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries to her mother.
Consumer blames food vendor, Speedway store for injuries
LOGAN — A customer is suing a food vendor and a Speedway convenience store, alleging negligence in failing to prevent injuries to the plaintiff.
Daughter blames Huntington health care providers for father's injuries
HUNTINGTON — An Illinois woman is suing Huntington health care providers, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries to her father.
Huntington medical facility operators blamed for resident's injuries
HUNTINGTON — A Mingo County woman is suing Huntington medical facility operators, alleging negligence in that insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Woman blames Huntington health care providers for resident's injuries
HUNTINGTON — A woman with power of attorney is suing Huntington health care providers, alleging their negligence led to injuries for a resident.
Land owner alleges natural gas producer broke lease
WHEELING — A Pittsburgh-based land owner is suing two Charleston natural gas producers, alleging breach of lease agreement, conversion and unjust enrichment.
Man awarded $10.5M in punitive damages in DuPont C8 case
COLUMBUS – A federal jury awarded a $10.5 million in punitive damages in a case against DuPont regarding contamination of water supplies in the Parkersburg area.
UPDATED: State Supreme Court has new interim administrative director
CHARLESTON -- The state Supreme Court has a new administrative director.
AG's office reminds college-bound students to submit FAFSA applications
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is reminding college-bound students to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, which he says is a necessary part of qualifying for financial assistance.
Husband blames health care providers for wife's ailments
CHARLESTON — A husband is suing Charleston health care providers, alleging insufficient measures were taken by the defendants to prevent injuries.
Patient blames Princeton hospital for neck burns
PRINCETON — A Mercer County patient is suing a Princeton hospital, alleging the defendant's negligence led to the plaintiff suffering injuries.
Estate administrator alleges CVS violated state policy
BECKLEY — An estate administrator is suing CVS, alleging violation of West Virginia's public policy.
Couple blames driver, motor carrier, insurer for crash
POINT PLEASANT — A Mason County husband and wife are suing a driver, motor carrier and insurer, alleging the defendants' negligence led to injuries for the wife.
Trustees seeks declaratory relief against beneficiary
WHEELING — Trustees are suing a hospital and the beneficiary of a charitable trust, alleging misrepresentation.
New 5th Circuit judge looks forward to challenges
RIPLEY – The new year has just started, and for the men and women of the 5th Judicial Circuit, that means some new names and faces will be showing up at the court, including incoming Judge Lora Dyer.
Attorney General’s Office, others reach $3.5M settlement with drug wholesaler
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Attorney General’s Office, together with the state’s Departments of Health and Human Resources and Military Affairs and Public Safety, announced a $3.5 million settlement with H.D. Smith Wholesale Drug Co., pushing the total paid to West Virginia by 10 drug wholesalers to more than $11 million.
Men, corporations sue Putnam County Commission for rezoning order
WINFIELD – Two men and two corporations are suing the Putnam County Commission after they claim it violated the a zoning ordinance by agreeing to rezone properties.