News from 2017
Raleigh Co. doctor sentenced to 20 years in prison on drug charge
BECKLEY – Raleigh County doctor Michael Kostenko pleaded guilty and has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for a federal drug charge.
Consumer alleges FCA US failed to repair vehicle to conform with warranty
BECKLEY – A Beckley man alleges a Jeep he purchased has issues that impair its use and market value.
Dlesk Kitchens & Flooring alleged to have failed to complete contracted work
WHEELING – A Wheeling property owner claims that a contractor failed to complete work it was hired to do.
Widower files wrongful death suit against Cabell Health Care Center operators
HUNTINGTON – A Cabell County widower alleges negligence from a Culloden care facility contributed to his wife's death.
Individual files suit against Webster Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after mother suffered five falls
WEBSTER SPRINGS – A Webster County woman alleges that her mother received negligent care at a Cowen nursing home.
Mother, student sue Calhoun board, principal over alleged bullying
GRANTSVILLE – A Calhoun County mother and her minor son alleges that a school board and principal failed to stop student bullying.
Legislative auditor wants to know how commission is handling allegations in O’Briant case
CHARLESTON – The state Legislative Auditor has sent a letter to the Judicial Investigation Commission, seeking greater assurance that the commission is considering allegations that Logan Circuit Judge Eric O’Briant interfered with the county’s school board.
DHHR to expand drug treatment services with drug company settlement
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Services announced it will use $22 million from a settlement with drug distributors to combat the drug epidemic in the state.
AG, DHHR win $380K penalty against illegal pain clinic
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office, in cooperation with the state’s Department of Health and Human Resources and its office of Health Facility Licensure and Certification, won a court order enforcing a $380,500 penalty against an illegal pain clinic.
Doctor accuses Logal General Hospital of retaliation
LOGAN – An emergency room physician alleges she was terminated in retaliation from her position at Logan Regional Medical Center.
T & N Electric Motor Exchange alleged to have failed to pay loans
PRINCETON – A Bluefield business is alleged to owe more than $2 million for loans.
Woman alleges ice on Res-Care Inc. sidewalk caused fall
PRINCETON – A Mercer County woman alleges she was injured at a Princeton location because of ice on the sidewalk.
Consol equipment operator alleges he was injured when ladder failed on truck
WILLIAMSON – A Wayne County man alleges he was injured on the job because of a defective access ladder on his mining truck.
Consolidated Coal alleges CSX Transportation has cost it business
MOUNDSVILLE – The operator of several coal mines in Marshall County alleges that CSX Transportation cost it missed sales opportunities because of its failure to provide for delivery of loaded railcars.
Woman claims Wal-Mart terminated her because of age
CHARLESTON – A former Wal-Mart employee alleges that she was wrongfully terminated because of her age and is seeking reinstatement to her position.
Former Macy's employee alleges severance pay was paid three months after it was due
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman alleges that she was not paid her severance pay after termination from Macy's in a timely manner.
Alpha Natural Resources LLC employee files suit over on-the-job injuries
BECKLEY – An equipment operator alleges he was injured by an unsafe working condition known to his Raleigh County employer.
Morrisey, DHHR win $380K penalty against illegal pain clinic
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, in cooperation with the state’s Department of Health and Human Resources and its Office of Health Facility Licensure and Certification, won a court order enforcing a $380,500 penalty against an illegal pain clinic.
Manchin aide cuts longstanding tie with hotel investor
CHARLESTON – Longtime aide to Sen. Joe Manchin Larry Puccio broke a longstanding tie to the main investor in a hotel that was recently named in a lawsuit owing nearly $15 million.
West Virginia's latest epidemic: opioid lawsuits
West Virginians first had to face the epidemic of addiction to opioids. Now there’s an epidemic of opioid lawsuits. Who's responsible for the first epidemic, in addition to the drug abusers, is subject to dispute. The ones responsible for the second epidemic are known.