News from November 2017
Consumers claim Kia Motor Finance applied money to wrong account
HUNTINGTON – Two Cabell County consumers allege that money they sent to an auto financing company to pay off a loan used the money for the wrong account.
Son files suit against Huntington Health and Rehabilitation Center over mother's care
HUNTINGTON – An Ohio man alleges that a Huntington nursing home failed to properly care for his late mother.
Thomas V. Flaherty honored with scholarship endowment at WVU
MORGANTOWN – Charleston attorney Thomas V. Flaherty has been honored for his contributions with a scholarship in his name at the West Virginia University College of Law.
Difference Maker award about more than just being a good lawyer, recipient says
CINCINNATI – One of the recipients of the Difference Maker award, which was handed out by the Dinsmore & Shohl LLP at their inaugural Attorney Dinner, said the honor was more than just being recognized as a good lawyer.
Supreme Court says jet engine repair facility inventory not exempt from taxation, chief justice disagrees
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals filed an opinion last week, ruling that parts inventory at Pratt & Whitney Engine Services was not exempt from being taxed, but Chief Justice Allen Loughry disagreed.
Dog’s euthanasia case back in state Supreme Court
CHARLESTON – The case involving a whippet mix named Jasper has been sent back to the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals.
Supreme Court upholds lower court’s decision to deny a motion to intervene in right-to-work suits
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals is upholding a lower court’s decision to deny a motion to intervene in 10 lawsuits challenging West Virginia’s right-to-work law.
Morrisey welcomes EPA’s decision to host power plan repeal hearing in Charleston
CHARLESTON – Attorney General Patrick Morrisey applauded the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to hold a public hearing in Charleston on its proposed repeal of the Clean Power Plan.
Former employees sue Charleston Newspapers for age discrimination
CHARLESTON – Three former employees are suing Charleston Newspapers after they claim they were discriminated against due to their ages.
Federal judge says woman can file amended complaint or her case will be dismissed
CHARLESTON – A federal judge issued an opinion and order in a lawsuit against Star Farm Fire & Casualty Insurance Company in which he said the plaintiff could file an amended complaint for a limited amount of time or her case will be dismissed.
Judge partially denies motion to dismiss in Monroe Board of Education suit
BLUEFIELD – A federal judge partially denied a motion to dismiss in a lawsuit against the Monroe County Board of Education alleging a Kindergarten student was sexually assaulted by a high school student.
Supreme Court says R.T. Rogers Oil Company will get new trial
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has issued a memorandum decision, ruling that R.T. Rogers Oil Company will receive a new trial in a lawsuit against the owner of a corporation who owed $80,000 before declaring bankruptcy.
Federal judge denies motion to dismiss KC Transport lawsuit
CHARLESTON – A federal judge has denied KC Transport’s motion to dismiss in a lawsuit alleging Fair Labor Standards Act violations.
Judge partially denies motion for summary judgment in Air Evac EMS lawsuit
CHARLESTON – A federal judge denied in part and granted in part a motion for summary judgment in a lawsuit filed by Air Evac EMS Inc. alleging reimbursement problems with an insurance company.
Supreme Court says former sheriff’s deputy’s employment was rightfully terminated
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that a sheriff’s deputy’s employment was rightfully terminated after he intentionally wrecked his police cruiser.
Federal judge denies motions in lawsuit filed by Matulis’ insurance company
CHARLESTON – A federal judge has two motions in a lawsuit filed by Westfield Insurance Company against Dr. Steven Matulis and those who filed claims against him for alleged sexual assault.
Tri-state Exterminating Company sues Ohio County Port Authority for failure to pay balance
WHEELING – Tri-state Exterminating Company is suing the Ohio County Port Authority after it claims the defendant has failed and removed to resolve an outstanding balance of more than $3,000.
Four cities file lawsuit against Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations
CHARLESTON – Four West Virginia cities have filed a lawsuit against the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations, alleging its misinformation of dangerous pain management standards encouraged the over-prescription of opioids in the state.
Man sues Clay Battelle Health Services Association for medical malpractice
CLARKSBURG – A man is suing Clay Battelle Health Services Association, claiming a physician was negligent in her care of him.
Justices dismiss adult establishment’s appeal for 'extraordinary relief'
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has dismissed an appeal by an adult establishment seeking “extraordinary relief.”