News from October 2017
Morrisey among 46 AGs in expanded generic drug antitrust lawsuit
CHARLESTON — West Virginia has joined 45 other states seeking to expand an antitrust lawsuit to include 18 generic drug manufacturers and 15 generic drugs used to treat diabetes, heart and blood disorders, infections and other health conditions.
AG's disability fraud unit nears $7.6M in total savings
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s disability fraud partnership has reached a new milestone in the most recent quarter – achieving approximately $7.6 million in total savings during its first 21 months of operation.
Estate representative claims attorney let statute expire on wrongful death case
LOGAN – An estate representative alleges she is unable to prosecute a wrongful death case because a law firm let the statute of limitations expire.
Primecare Medical of West Virginia, others named in suit by widow of inmate
CHARLESTON – A widow is seeking damages from the medical providers of inmates at West Virginia Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority facilities after her husband committed suicide while incarcerated.
Woman seeks damages after fall at Charleston Area Medical Center
CHARLESTON – A Charleston woman alleges she needed two knee surgeries after tripping at the Charleston Area Medical Center.
Individuals allege Potomac Center failed to prevent abuse to disabled individuals
CHARLESTON – Two developmentally disabled individuals and their parents allege that a Romney center did not prevent abuse from agents and employees.
Salem International University seeks damages from insurer over coverage claim
MOUNDSVILLE – A for-profit college alleges its insurer has breached the terms of its policy by failing to provide full coverage in connection with lawsuits against the institution.
Panhandle Cleaning and Restoration Inc., Master Dry accuse insurers of violating Antitrust Act
CLARKSBURG – Two disaster recovery service businesses in West Virginia allege that they have been damaged by insurance company practices.
Hastings LLC alleges it was given incorrect deed
WHEELING – A limited liability company is seeking the corrected version of a deed so that it can sell a property.
Child Advocacy Network kicks off fundraiser to help child victims of abuse
CHARLESTON – For the month of November, the West Virginia Child Advocacy Network (WVCAN) is asking law enforcement and friends across the state to stop shaving.
Morrisey's campaign calls Jenkins a hypocrite over time in Legislature
CHARLESTON – The U.S. Senate campaign of Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is calling Republican primary opponent Evan Jenkins a hypocrite, claiming he allegedly violated state Senate rules by lobbying for the West Virginia Medical Association as its executive director when he was a state lawmaker.
Man seeks damages after ResCare resident allegedly struck him with bowling ball
BECKLEY – A Raleigh County man alleges he suffered a fractured skull and brain injury when he was struck in the head by a bowling ball.
C.E. Adkins & Son Inc. employee claims platform broke, caused injuries
WAYNE – A Huntington man alleges he was injured while working on a job in Kenova when the equipment he was using broke.
Motorist seeks damages from Mister 'P' Express, driver after I-70 accident
WHEELING – A Wheeling woman is seeking damages after a collision on Interstate 70.
Injured cyclist seeks damages from driver, Nationwide after Princeton collision
PRINCETON – A cyclist is seeking damages from his insurer and a motorist after a collision in Princeton.
Couple seeks damages from Princeton Community Hospital after amputation
PRINCETON – A Mercer County couple alleges negligent treatment led to an amputation.
Former Quarry Manor resident alleges care was not in compliance with state law
CHARLESTON – A former resident of a Charleston nursing home facility has filed a suit over the care he received there.
Select Portfolio Servicing Inc., Bayview Loan Servicing alleged to have breached contract
WHEELING – Two homeowners and a co-signer allege that they were damaged by the actions of loan servicers.
U.S. Bank sues Crossings Mall owners over $13.65 million loan
CHARLESTON – U.S. Bank National Association has filed a lawsuit against the owners of Crossings Mall for the $13.65 million loan for the mall.
AG's office warns of giving to third parties for charities
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is warning consumers to be careful giving to a third-party entity that claims to represent a popular charity.