News from April 2018
Beckley attorney New is named new president of WVAJ
CHARLESTON – Beckley attorney Stephen New has been named president of the West Virginia Association for Justice to complete the term of the former president who resigned to run for circuit judge.
Justices say trial court abused discretion by dismissing suit
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has ruled that a trial court abused its discretion by dismissing a lawsuit as a sanction.
Woman sues Cabell Huntington Hospital for discrimination
HUNTINGTON – A woman is suing Cabell Huntington Hospital after she claims she was discriminated against based on her race for most of her employment.
Supreme Court denies Parkersburg, officer new trial
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has issued a ruling denying a police officer and the city of Parkersburg a new trial in lawsuit filed by a man who was injured when he was rear-ended by a police officer.
Trucking company sues Revelation Energy for failure to pay nearly $200,000
MORGANTOWN – A trucking company is suing Revelation Energy after it claims it failed to pay nearly $200,000 for services rendered.
Woman sues United Bank for negligence, breach of contract
MORGANTOWN – A woman is suing United Bank after she claims it was negligent and breached its contract with her.
AG's office renews concealed carry reciprocity with Pennsylvania
CHARLESTON — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office recently announced West Virginia has maintained full concealed carry reciprocity with Pennsylvania.
Princeton couple alleges Japanese restaurant's negligence caused wife's injuries
BECKLEY — A Princeton couple is suing a Japanese restaurant in Beckley, alleging negligence and premises liability.
Certified medical assistant accuses former employer of discrimination
BECKLEY — A certified medical assistant is suing her former employer, alleging discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination.
DiTrapano again asks state Supreme Court to reinstate his law license
CHARLESTON – Dante diTrapano again has asked the state Supreme Court to give him back his law license.
Democrats should not help Don Blankenship
WHEELING – “You can’t shake hands with the devil, and say you’re only kidding.” That’s the line that came to mind when I read about an effort by West Virginia Democrats to help Don Blankenship become the Republican nominee for US Senate by running ads attacking his competition. The scheme has awful risks, and a huge downside even if it “succeeds.”
Customer alleges Apple Grove business' negligence caused him to be struck by board
POINT PLEASANT — A Mason County man is suing an Apple Grove outdoor equipment service company, alleging failure to warn and negligence.
TV station alleges former employee violated contract
PRINCETON — A multimedia company is suing a former employee, alleging breach of his employment contract.
Charleston company alleges coal resellers breached agreement
CHARLESTON — A Charleston company is suing coal resellers, alleging breach of term sheet agreement to supply coal to the defendants.
Doddridge County well owners accuse oil, gas well operators of trespassing
WEST UNION — Three mineral interest owners are suing an oil and gas wells operator, alleging trespassing.
Kentucky business alleges insurer failed to pay benefits
MOUNDSVILLE — An insured Kentucky business is suing a liability insurer, alleging breach of an insurance contract and breach of duty.
More aggressive defenses expected in asbestos cases as new information emerges of other cancer causes
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - Companies named in asbestos lawsuits may employ more aggressive defenses as information emerges that other factors can cause the particular type of cancer that leads to the costliest settlements and verdicts.
Mother sues Camden Park after her son was run over by Tilt-A-Whirl car
WAYNE – A Cabell County woman has sued Camden Park for injuries sustained when her four-year-old son was run over by a Tilt-A-Whirl car.
Wellsburg widower alleges erroneous death certificate, autopsy
CHARLESTON — A widower is suing the state medical examiner's office and a physician, alleging negligence in the reporting of his wife's death.
Hurricane apartment building owners allege contractors owe $44,000
WINFIELD — Two Hurricane apartment building owners are suing Cabell County contractors, alleging they owe more than $44,000 for breach of contract.