News from November 2017
Parkersburg warehouse fire cases removed to federal court
CHARLESTON – Three class-action lawsuits over a Parkersburg warehouse fire have been removed to federal court.
Justices say Kroger employee should receive 3 percent whole person impairment disability
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that a Kroger employee who was injured at work rightfully received 3 percent whole person impairment disability.
Federal judge grants partial motion to dismiss in lawsuit against Autism Services Center
HUNTINGTON – A federal judge has granted a partial motion to dismiss in a lawsuit against Autism Services Center alleging retaliatory discharge.
Supreme Court says requested surgery is not medically related to man’s compensable injury
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has issued a decision that a requested surgery is not medically related to the compensable injury an employee sustained in a car accident.
AG asks U.S. Supreme Court to protect prayer at public meetings
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and officials from 21 other states are urging the U.S. Supreme Court to protect the practice of lawmaker-led prayer at public meetings.
CAMC alleged to have failed to accommodate employee's disability
CHARLESTON – A woman alleges a Charleston medical facility failed to accommodate her disability.
Estate executor seeks to sue Huntington Health Rehab operators
HUNTINGTON – An estate administrator of a former resident of a Huntington skilled nursing facility alleges her decedent suffered injuries there.
Ohio County mother alleges doctor failed to closely evaluate her during delivery
WHEELING – An Ohio County mother alleges her son was injured during delivery at Wheeling Hospital.
Walmart employee alleges he was terminated while on medical leave for work injury
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County man alleges he was terminated from his job at a Walmart store while he was out on medical leave.
Former CCEMS employee alleges practice of recording calls is unlawful
BLUEFIELD – A Kentucky woman alleges she resigned from her position with Cabell County Emergency Medical Services because she did not want to be fired for participating
Former receptionist alleges Members Choice WV FCU discriminated against her
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County nonprofit is alleged to have discriminated against a former employee because of her disability.
Despite lack of details, state leaders still excited about China Energy deal
CHARLESTON – Despite being worth potentially $83.7 billion, West Virginia’s agreement earlier this month with China Energy essentially has disappeared from headlines.
Couple seek damages from Kingwood after raw sewage damages home
KINGWOOD – Two Kingswood residents are suing the city after raw sewage backed up into their home earlier this year.
Couple claims Dodge Dart has defects
RIPLEY – A Kanawha County couple are seeking the cancellation of a sales contract of a Dodge vehicle they allege has defects.
Woman alleges SECM Co. LLC hose at Culloden property caused fall
HUNTINGTON – A Cabell County woman alleges she suffered a broken wrist after a hose caused her to fall.
Janet's Restaurant Inc. customer alleges she fractured pelvis in fall in parking lot
LOGAN – A Mingo County woman alleges she was injured at a Logan County restaurant because of loose gravel in the parking lot.
AG settlement bars company from selling alarms in W.Va.
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has reached a settlement barring a home security system company from operating within the state due to its alleged use of fraudulent sales practices in violation of state law.
Virginia man alleges prescription drug Abilify caused injuries
PRINCETON – A Virginia couple has filed a suit against two pharmaceutical companies over allegations that the husband was injured by prescription drug Abilify.
Man claims Nationwide Mutual Fire Insurance Co. didn't offer enough to cover flood damages
BECKLEY – A Crawley man alleges his insurer acted in bad faith in the handling of his flood damage claim.
Military veteran alleges Wells Fargo Bank misapplied loan payments
PHILIPPI – The owner of a Belington home alleges that his mortgage servicer failed to accept his loan payments.