News from 2017
Estate administrator blames psychologist, health center for daughter's suicide
HUNTINGTON — A Wayne County woman is suing a psychologist and health center, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent her daughter's suicide.
Daughter blames nursing home facility for father's death
CHARLESTON — A daughter is suing Kanawha County nursing home facility operators, alleging their negligence led to her father's death.
Black woman accuses U-Haul of discrimination
HUNTINGTON — A black Ohio woman is suing U-Haul, alleging discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination.
Parents blame camp owner for son's injuries
POINT PLEASANT — A Monroe County family is suing a camp owner, alleging negligence caused injuries to the son.
Passenger blames ambulance service for injuries
PRINCETON — A Virginia ambulance passenger is suing an ambulance service and a driver, alleging their negligence led to a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Property owners blame neighbor, electric company for damages
HUNTINGTON — Five Cabell County property owners are suing a neighbor and electric company, alleging trespassing.
Mineral rights owners accuse oil, gas well operators of breaching lease
MOUNDSVILLE — Three Marshall County mineral rights joint owners are suing oil and gas wells operators, alleging breach of a lease agreement.
Class action lawsuit filed by graduates after business college lost accreditation
CLARKSBURG – A class action lawsuit has been filed against West Virginia Business College after it lost its accreditation.
Insurance company says Matulis’ policy doesn’t cover claims
CHARLESTON – Another lawsuit has been filed against Dr. Steven Matulis, this time by an insurance company, alleging that his policy with the company does not cover the alleges sexual assault lawsuits he is named in.
Visitor blames Dreamland swimming pool operators for injuries
WAYNE — A Kentucky woman is suing Kenova, alleging negligence led to injuries at the city's pool facility.
Wayne County man sues mining companies for injuries
WAYNE — A Wayne County man is suing mining companies, alleging negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Woman sues Lifepoint Hospitals for medical malpractice
LOGAN – A woman is suing Lifepoint Hospitals after she claims they were negligent and caused her to have her leg amputated.
Woman sues law office for consumer credit violations
LOGAN – A woman is suing Atkins & Ogle Law Offices after she claims it violated the West Virginia Consumer Credit & Protection Act.
Couple sues Anwar Eye Center for hostile work environment
MOUNDSVILLE – A couple is suing Anwar Eye Center after they claim it created a hostile work environment.
Woman sues Wal-mart for slip and fall
BECKLEY – A woman is suing Wal-mart Stores after she claims she slipped and fell on the floor in one of its stores.
Woman sues Wal-mart for injuries from fall
MARTINSBURG – A woman is suing Wal-mart Stores after she claims she was injured when she slipped in a puddle of water and fell.
Drug companies don’t cause drug abuse
West Virginia has the highest drug-overdose death rate in America – and one of the highest opioid prescription rates, as well. Now, West Virginia also is trying to take the lead in lawsuits filed by local politicians against opioid drug makers.
Agriculture commissioner urges state to embrace STEAM
CHARLESTON – Recently, a West Virginia Department of Agriculture employee participated in Career Day at Leading Creek Elementary in Lewis County. Kudos to these teachers for setting forth the importance of introducing their students, at such a young age, to careers that fall under the science, technology, engineering and math initiative called STEM.
Chartered bank accuses haulers, truckers of breaching agreement
KINGWOOD — A chartered bank is suing haulers and truckers, alleging breach of security agreement.
Woman sues Charleston Police Department for son’s arrest
CHARLESTON – A woman is suing the City of Charleston and its police department after she claims unknown officers illegally arrested her son and caused him injury.