News from March 2017
Partnership, trustee accuse partner of breach of duty
KINGWOOD — A partnership business and trustee are suing a partner, alleging breach of duty.
Mother blames health care providers for infant son's death
POINT PLEASANT — A Jackson County woman mother is suing health care providers, alleging their negligence led to the death of her infant son.
Well pad operator accuses Ohio County officials of violating state law
WHEELING — A Texas well pad operator is suing Ohio County officials, alleging violation of state law.
No additional benefits awarded in disability case featuring differing doctors' reports
CHARLESTON – The State of West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals upheld a Workers’ Compensation Office of Judges decision in a claim filed against employer Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. that included somewhat contradictory medical reports submitted by three different doctors.
Spinal sprain victim fails to tie injury to work activity
CHARLESTON – Contradictory statements made after an SDR Plastics Inc. employee suffered a spinal injury resulted in denial of his workers’ compensation claim.
'Loser Pays' bill will have to wait until future legislative session
CHARLESTON – A bill that would require the plaintiff to pay court costs and attorney fees if the claim filed is dismissed for lacking any basis in law or fact won’t be passed this session, but it likely will be introduced in coming years.
Man charged with attacking state senator denies claims against him
LOGAN – The man charged with attacked State Sen. Richard Ojeda in May has filed an answer to the civil complaint against him, denying all claims.
Kanawha County resident accuses clerk's office of fraud
&&& CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County man is suing the county clerks office, alleging fraud and violation of civil rights.
Couple blames CAMC, others for problems with woman's epidural
CHARLESTON – A couple is suing Charleston Area Medical Center after they claim the hospital was negligent during the placement of an epidural.
Crum couple sues after woman slips, falls at Tug Valley High
WILLIAMSON – A Crum couple is suing the Mingo County Board of Education after they claim it had a duty to fix a walkway at Tug Valley High School and failed to do so.
Man sues Smiley's, Americas Best Value Inn for injuries from assault
CHARLESTON – A man is suing a bar and an adjoining motel after he claims he was assaulted on its premises.
Couple sues Valley Comprehensive Community Health Care for work injuries
MARLINTON – A couple is suing Valley Comprehensive Community Health Care Inc. after they claim injuries were sustained on the job.
Woman sues Manpower of WV for failure to accommodate, wrongful termination
CHARLESTON – A Cabell County woman is suing Manpower of WV Inc. after she claims she was wrongfully terminated from her employment after requesting accommodation for her medical condition.
Supreme Court says doctor correctly applied code in disability decision
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has ruled that the physician who performed an evaluation on a man seeking permanent total disability benefits correctly applied West Virginia code.
Legal groups fighting for, against bills as session end looms
CHARLESTON – As the West Virginia Legislature’s 2017 regular session grinds toward its conclusion, the state budget and tax plans dominate the headlines.
Students, public look at role of state in energy sustainability in moot court competition
MORGANTOWN – Students and the general public were invited to examine the role of the state in energy sustainability at the the recent seventh annual National Energy Sustainability Moot Court competition at the West Virginia University.
Cabell Co. man sues East of Chicago Pizza for hair in pizza
HUNTINGTON – A Cabell County man is suing East of Chicago Pizza after he claims there were hairs cooked into his pizza.
Retired firefighter sues Huntington, mayor over health benefits
HUNTINGTON – A retired firefighter is suing the city of Huntington and Mayor Steve Williams after he claims the city wrongfully altered his health benefits.
AG, career centers team up in fight against drug epidemic
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has announced a program to help destroy unwanted and expired prescription drugs in the Mountain State.
Logan Co. parents say son was sexually abused by fellow student
LOGAN – The parents of a student at West Chapmanville Elementary School are suing the Logan County Board of Education after they claim their son was sexually abused by another student.