News from February 2018
State Supreme Court estimates cost of intermediate court to be nearly $12 million
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals is estimating the cost of a possible intermediate court of appeals to be nearly $12 million the first year.
Pedestrian alleges DC LLC served alcohol to underage driver
MORGANTOWN – A pedestrian is seeking damages from multiple individuals after an allegedly intoxicated driver caused her injuries.
Woman allege Raleigh General Hospital physician failed to recognize stroke
BECKLEY – A patient alleges an emergency room physician failed to recognize the signs of a stroke.
Woman alleges Appalachian Regional Healthcare, medical staff negligently discharged mentally ill brother
BECKLEY – An Oak Hill woman alleges her late brother was not provided actual treatment for his mental illness before he committed suicide.
Delivery driver alleges Lowe's employee ran over foot with forklift
CHARLESTON – A Virginia man alleges he was injured at a Fayetteville home improvement store while making a delivery.
FCI Hazelton inmate alleges constitutional rights were violated
CLARKSBURG – An inmate at the Federal Correctional Institution - Hazelton alleges he suffered mental and emotional distress due to being placed in solitary confinement for an extended period of time.
SWN Production Co. alleges wells were overvalued by state's tax department
MOUNDSVILLE – The owner of 56 Marcellus wells in Marshall County allege the wells were overvalued.
AG's disability fraud unit surpasses $8.1M in total savings
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey office’s disability fraud partnership has achieved more than $8.1 million in total savings during its first two years of operation.
AG's office reminds consumers to protect info when filing taxes
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is reminding residents to be cautious and to protect personal information when preparing and filing the necessary tax documents this year.
Jenkins says Morrisey has conflict of interest about opioids
HUNTINGTON — Evan Jenkins' Senate campaign says Republican primary opponent Patrick Morrisey has a conflict of interest in the war against opioids.
Mine worker seeks damages from Nufac Mining Co. Inc. over electrocution injuries
PINEVILLE – A Virginia man is seeking damages after he was electrocuted while working in a Kimball mine.
Moving closer to an intermediate appellate court
The West Virginia Senate Judiciary Committee has recommended passage of the intermediate appeals court bill to the full senate with several amendments.
On legal reform, our work has just begun
CHARLESTON – In his State of the State address, Governor Jim Justice hailed the “miracle” unfolding in the Mountain State. We’re now on sound fiscal footing, so we can invest more in things like education and infrastructure.
Via Airlines Inc. alleges Greenbrier Co. Airport Authority's termination of agreements is unlawful
BECKLEY – An air carrier alleges that the Greenbrier County Airport Authority has obstructed its operations by imposing
Consumer claims Huron Law Group, others unlawfully used financial information
CHARLESTON – A Putnam County consumer alleges debt consolidation companies unlawfully used her private financial information to advertise their services.
IRS employee claims ThyssenKrupp Elevator was negligent in elevator maintenance
PRINCETON – A Princeton woman employed by the Internal Revenue Service in Beckley alleges an elevator caused her to fall.
Gabriel Bros. customer alleges she injured leg, knee in fall at store
HUNTINGTON – A customer at the Gabriel Bros. store in Huntington alleges a liquid on the floor caused her to fall.
Man alleges Stonemor Partners wrongfully terminated him
LOGAN – A Logan County man alleges he lost his job because of a workplace injury.
Widow files suit against Pinnacle Mining, others after man's mining accident death
PINEVILLE – A Logan County widow alleges her late husband's employers were aware of unsafe working conditions that contributed to his death.
Kentucky miner alleges Komatsu Mining, others' equipment did not capture harmful particles
LOGAN – A Kentucky coal miner and his wife are seeking damages over allegations of injuries caused by dust-generating equipment.