News from March 2017
Partnership sends heroin trafficker to prison
MARTINSBURG — A federal judge has sentenced a West Virginia man to prison for trafficking heroin in the state’s Eastern Panhandle, the product of a partnership between state Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and Acting U.S.
State accuses Kwik Lube of violating workers compensation laws
CHARLESTON — West Virginia is suing Kwik Lube, alleging violation of state law.
Customer blames Wal-Mart shopping plaza operator for injuries
WAYNE — A Wayne woman is suing Wal-Mart, alleging negligence in failing to prevent injuries to the plaintiff.
Policy holder accuses insurance providers of breaching contract
PRINCETON — A primary beneficiary is suing insurance providers, alleging breach of an insurance contract.
Surviving companion accuses nursing home facility of negligence
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County man is suing nursing home operators, alleging reckless misconduct and wrongful death.
Homeowner accuses contractor, lenders of violations
HUNTINGTON — A Cabell County homeowner is suing a contractor and lenders, alleging unconscionable trade practices.
Foster Bird encourages young lawyers to 'work within the system' to make positive change
HUNTINGTON – Melissa Foster Bird, a partner at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP, recently received the firm’s Sara Turnipseed Women on the Go award, which recognizes individual contributions to the promotion of opportunity and success for female attorneys.
Cabell, Kanawha commissions file lawsuits against drug distributors
CHARLESTON – The Cabell and Kanawha County Commissions have filed lawsuits against four drug distributors and five pharmacies they claim contributed to the state’s prescription drug epidemic.
Kanawha Co. man blames Wheeling dog attack for brother's death
WHEELING – A Kanawha County man is suing property owners after a dog on their property attacked and killed his brother.
Parents sue Fayette school board for refusing out-of-county enrollment requests
FAYETTEVILLE – The parents of three children are suing Fayette County Board of Education after they claim it refused to allow their children to attend Meadow Bridge Elementary School and, instead, expected them to attend an elementary school 25 miles away.
AG's office settles with Cabell County used car dealer
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has settled a lawsuit against a used car dealer alleged repeated violations of state law.
Woman says Monongalia school board mishandled daughter's asthma attack
MORGANTOWN – A woman is suing the Monongalia Board of Education after she claims it did not properly address her daughter’s asthma attack.
Couple sues Allstate Construction for breach of contract
NEW MARTINSVILLE – A New Martinsville couple is suing Allstate Construction after they claim the construction company breached its contract with them.
Two more lawsuits filed against Bizzack Construction for property damages
LOGAN – Two more lawsuits have been filed against Bizzack Construction for property damages caused by highway construction, bringing the count up to 19.
Harvey elected to Bowles Rice’s executive committee
CHARLESTON – Partners of the law firm Bowles Rice LLC have elected attorney Ronda L. Harvey to its executive committee.
Justices: Nonprofit can't be denied license because of lack of licensed counselor
CHARLESTON – A state supreme court recently overturned a lower court’s decision to deny a behavioral health center license to a domestic violence center that failed to have a licensed counselor.
Former Kanawha County school employee's suspension grievance again rejected
CHARLESTON – A former Kanawha County Board of Education employee lost another round in her legal battle related to a board decision not to renew her probationary contract after a school principal and others witnessed behavior that they believed showed signs that the employee was impaired.
Disabled employee alleges Hartford Life breached fiduciary duties
CHARLESTON — A disabled employee is suing Hartford Insurance, alleging breach of fiduciary duties.
Injured employee accuses Charleston hospital of wrongful termination
CHARLESTON — A Putnam County woman is suing Charleston hospital operators, alleging disability discrimination and wrongful termination.
Daughter blames health care providers for mother's death
CHARLESTON — A Logan woman is suing Logan County health care providers, alleging their negligence led to the death of her mother.