News from 2017
Supreme Court suspends Clay attorney’s law license
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has suspended a Clay County attorney’s law license for a period of 12 months retroactively to the date of his temporary suspension last year. Justice Beth Walker authored the opinion.
Man sues PTL LLC for failing to repay loans, unpaid benefits
WHEELING – A man is suing PTL LLC after he claims it failed to repay loans and give him fringe benefits as promised. Ruth M. Latos was also named as a defendant in the suit.
Mother sue Ohio County Schools for son’s drowning
WHEELING – A mother is suing Ohio County Schools after she claims it failed to watch her adopted son at an end-of-the-year pool party wherein he drowned.
Patient alleges health providers' negligence caused psychological injuries
HUNTINGTON — A Marion County man is suing Cabell County mental health provides, alleging negligence led to the plaintiff suffering psychological problems.
CAMC wins appeal; excessive copy price case to be dismissed
CHARLESTON – A lawsuit challenging the amount of the per-page cost a law firm paid to copy a client’s medical records will be dismissed after the Supreme Court of Appeals ruled on May 24 that the client, named as the plaintiff in the lawsuit, was not actually the party who paid for the copies.
Mining truck driver claiming unsafe working condition loses appeal in Supreme Court of Appeals
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals recently affirmed a motion for summary judgment in a case involving a mining truck driver’s deliberate intention cause of action complaint.
Mercer Co. business alleges Kentucky company owes more than $13,000
PRINCETON — A Mercer County business is suing a Kentucky machine shop, alleging breach of contract in failing to pay more than $13,000.
Insured motorist accuses Auto Club Insurance of contract breach
WHEELING — A Wheeling motorist is suing Auto Club Insurance, alleging breach of an insurance contract.
W.Va., Louisiana lead 10-state defense of Trump's sanctuary cities order
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, along with Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry, is leading a 10-state coalition in defense of President Trump’s executive order that directs the federal government take lawful actions to ensure compliance with laws prohibiting sanctuary cities for illegal immigrants.
Wayne County mother blames school board for daughter's injuries in attack
WAYNE — A Wayne County mother is suing the county board of education and others, alleging their negligence caused injuries to her daughter in a school bus beating.
Children allege medical care providers' negligence led to father's death
CHARLESTON — A son and daughter are suing Kanawha County medical care providers, alleging the defendants' negligence led to the death of the plaintiffs' father.
Rider blames equestrian business for injuries
FAYETTEVILLE — A horseback rider is suing a Fayetteville equestrian business, alleging negligence led to injuries to the plaintiff,
Construction worker blames Lowe's Home Center for permanent injuries
WHEELING — A Wheeling man is suing Lowe's Home Center and contractors, alleging their negligence caused injuries to the plaintiff.
Metal fabricator accuses customer of breach of contract
BECKLEY — A steel company is suing a Fayetteville company, alleging failure to pay more than $22,000.
Motorcycle passenger blames truck owner, driver for crash
HUNTINGTON — A Barboursville woman is suing a truck owner and driver, alleging their negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
W.Va., other AGs want to intervene in federal oil, natural gas rule case
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is leading a coalition that has filed a motion to intervene in a case that seeks to prevent the federal government from halting its unlawful oil and natural gas rule.
Cardinal Health files motion for summary judgment in opioid lawsuits
CHARLESTON – Cardinal Health has filed a motion for summary judgment or partial summary judgment as to all claims.
Morrisey launches faith-based substance abuse initiative with Parkersburg conference
PARKERSBURG — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has kicked off a statewide initiative aimed at empowering religious groups to help fight the state's substance abuse problem.
Judge allows grievance suit against WVU to continue
MORGANTOWN – Circuit Judge Phillip D. Gaujot has denied West Virginia University’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the former associate dean of the School of Dentistry.
State Supreme Court says work-release inmates can’t get workers’ comp
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals issued a decision, ruling that work-release inmates do not qualify for worker’s compensation.