News from 2017
On the court and in the court, Judge O'Briant accused of playing favorites
Anyone who ever played organized sports as a child or has watched offspring play is familiar with that scourge of athleticism: the bad ref.
Estep & Shaffer claims client failed to pay for services
KINGWOOD – A law firm alleges that a Preston County man failed to pay it for its services.
TNT Fireworks claims individual operating as United Christian Church failed to pay for goods
PRINCETON – An Alabama fireworks company alleges it was not paid for goods purchased by a West Virginia man.
Former Social Security judge sentenced to four years in prison
HUNTINGTON – Former judge David Daugherty has been sentenced to four years in prison for his part in Social Security and disability fraud.
Former employees sue drug treatment center for failing to pay salaries
CHARLESTON – At least four lawsuits have been filed against New Beginnings Drug Treatment for failing to timely pay salaries.
Orthodontist blames Wayne Co. company for pavement, draining problems
CHARLESTON – A prominent Metro Valley orthodontist is suing a Wayne County business for allegedly failing to properly install pavement, draining and retaining walls at his Kanawha County home.
A call to action for West Virginians
CHARLESTON – We are in a crisis, one that can only be solved with a great deal of hard work and engagement from citizens across our state. Opioid addiction continues to decimate West Virginia, reducing our workforce, tearing apart families and ultimately, claiming lives day after day.
Morrisey leads coalition in U.S. Supreme Court filing on gun rights
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is leading a 21-state coalition in urging the U.S. Supreme Court to defend the rights of gun owners in West Virginia and beyond.
Patron alleges she suffered burn injuries after coloring at Ripley Fantastic Sam's
RIPLEY – A Jackson County woman alleges that she suffered burn injuries to her scalp after she had her hair colored at a Ripley salon.
Driver alleges injures after city of Huntington employee ran red light
HUNTINGTON – An Ohio man alleges he was injured in a collision with a City of Huntington employee.
Self-pay patient seeks judgment regarding Bluefield Regional Medical Center's billing practices
PRINCETON – A woman who was treated at a Mercer County emergency room alleges that she was billed excessive charges.
New Peoples Bank alleges Improvements Unlimited defaulted on $1.3M loan
PRINCETON – A bank alleges that a limited liability company has defaulted on a $1.3 million loan.
Homeowners claim Liberty Mutual unlawfully denied house fire claim
WHEELING – A Triadelphia couple alleges their insurer wrongfully denied their house fire claim.
Charleston to settle 'Tent City' lawsuit
CHARLESTON – Charleston officials are planning to settle a lawsuit filed last year by homeless people living in a makeshift “Tent City” in below-freezing temperatures who alleged their possessions were trashed.
Corporation accuses Bluefield law firm of contract breach over coal lease
PRINCETON – Meral Inc. is suing Brewster, Morhous, Cameron, Caruth, Moore, Kersey & Stafford after it claims the law firm and two attorneys breached their contract with the corporation. Lawrence E. Morhous and Jerry J. Cameron were also names as defendants in the suit.
Statutory penalty of nearly $11 million imposed against Quicken Loans
WHEELING – A statutory penalty of nearly $11 million was imposed on Quicken Loans by a federal judge in a class action lawsuit.
Woman accuses St. Mary’s of wrongful termination
HUNTINGTON – A woman is suing St. Mary’s Medical Center after she claims her employment was wrongfully terminated.
Physician claims Bruceton Medical Center breached contract
KINGWOOD – A physician is suing Bruceton Medical Center after he claims it breached its contract with him. Dr. Robert W. Phares was also named as a defendant in the suit.
Judge grants order preventing federal agency from revoking Medicare billing privileges from doctor
CHARLESTON – A judge has granted a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction in a lawsuit filed by a physician claiming the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is attempting to revoke Medicare billing privileges.
Dollar Tree patron alleges she was injured in fall because of hole
RIPLEY – A Jackson County woman alleges that she was injured while shopping at a Dollar Tree store because of a damaged walkway.