News from July 2017
State leaders react to CNBC ranking West Virginia worst for business
CHARLESTON – CNBC has ranked West Virginia as the worst state for business in 2017, and state leaders have varying reactions to it. Gov. Jim Justice blames it on inaction by the state Legislature, while business leaders take a more pragmatic approach.
Fairdale woman says she was injured after tripping over mat at Burger King
BECKLEY — A Fairdale resident is suing restaurant operators, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Man blames unmarked Frontier, Appalachian Power cables for injuries
HUNTINGTON — A West Virginia resident is suing a power company and a communications services provider, citing alleged negligence.
Big Blue Motor Sales Preowned accused of selling car with defects
HUNTINGTON — Two people are suing a car dealer, citing alleged breach of contract.
Mountaineer State Excavating accused of failing to pay for heavy equipment rentals
RIPLEY — An equipment rental company is suing a West Virginia corporation and its president, citing alleged breach of contract and unjust enrichment.
Attorneys discuss business practices, Trump changes at SuperVision event
CHARLESTON – The annual West Virginia SuperVision event featured attorneys advising business leaders on issues of importance to employers and human resource directors. That included everything from ultrasound policies for unborn infants and use of social media in the workplace to anti-discrimination policies and updates from the West Virginia Legislature.
Williamson lawyer honored for work for underprivileged children
CHARLESTON – After a 40-year career of devoting her life to the protection of the rights of children, Williamson lawyer Jane Moran has been recognized for her efforts.
Family member blames hospital operator for relative's death
CHARLESTON — A Milton man is suing a South Charleston hospital operator, alleging negligence caused the wrongful death of a relative.
Man sues Publishers Clearing House for consumer credit violations
FAYETTEVILLE – A man is suing Publishers Clearing House after he claims it violated the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act.
Woman sues physician for husband’s death
CHARLESTON – A woman is suing a Charleston physician after she claims he is responsible for her husband’s death. Dr. Cyrus Mali and Cyrus Mali M.D. Inc. were named as defendants in the suit.
Three complaints filed against man for car accident
PRINCETON – Three women are suing a man that caused a vehicle accident that caused them injuries.
Caleb McDonald’s quest for football injury payday
High school sports can be dangerous – especially high school football, which accounts for nearly half of severe sport injuries for teenagers. Knees, shoulders, and hands are the body parts adolescents most often injure on the gridiron, with fractures and ligament sprains being the most common types of injury. Head injuries are less often but can be more severe.
Man blames CAMC, physician for wife’s death
FAYETTEVILLE – A man is suing Charleston Area Medical Center after he claims it is responsible for his wife’s death. Dr. Karen Hultman was also named as a defendant in the suit.
Woman sues Lowe’s for injuries from staining product
BECKLEY – A woman is suing Lowe’s Home Centers after she claims she was injured after staining her deck.
Man sues Genesis Healthcare for family member’s death
CHARLESTON – A man is suing Genesis Healthcare after he claims it is responsible for the injuries and death of a family member.
Millionaire lawyers using old tricks for jackpot justice
CHARLESTON – For too many years, West Virginia’s leaders have worked to attract jobs, small businesses, and spur economic growth while facing the stiff headwinds to much-needed lawsuit reforms from greedy personal injury lawyers and corrupt politicians.
Former husband, wife blame another driver for causing crash
PRINCETON — A former husband and wife from Mercer County are suing a vehicle owner and a driver, alleging negligence that resulted in injuries to the plaintiffs.
Settlement affirmed in Taurus pistol class action lawsuit
CHARLESTON – A settlement has been affirmed in a Taurus pistol class action lawsuit filed by Charleston law firm Bailey & Glasser.
Mother blames Hancock County business for son's fall from roof
NEW CUMBERLAND — A mother and child are suing a Hancock County business, alleging negligence caused injuries to the son.
Property company files two motions in deed dispute lawsuit
CHARLESTON – Paige-Hunter Properties has filed two motions in a lawsuit alleging it and others deprived an elderly couple of their property.