News from February 2018
Opioid judge orders companies to pay bulk of special master costs because they have 'greater discretionary funding'
CLEVELAND (Legal Newsline) - The judge overseeing hundreds of lawsuits against opioid manufacturers and distributors has ordered defendant companies to pay three-quarters of the costs of special masters who are overseeing settlement negotiations.
With Republican U.S. Senate candidates, the gloves seem to be off
CHARLESTON – With the primary election less than three months away, candidates on the Republican side are going after each other as well as incumbent Joe Manchin.
House bill to limit AG’s use of settlement funds passes 90-7
CHARLESTON – A House of Delegates bill that would limit how the attorney general’s office uses lawsuit settlement funds was voted on and passed 90-7 on Feb. 13.
Logan Regional patient alleges doctor didn't take action after EKG findings
LOGAN – A patient alleges his physician failed to take action after two abnormal electrocardiogram reports.
Engine in Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. vehicle is defective, consumer claims
NEW MARTINSVILLE – A consumer claims the vehicle he purchased at a Wetzel County business is defective.
Wrongful death suit filed against Trinity Healthcare Services by ex-wife of former resident
LOGAN – A Kistler woman alleges a Logan nursing home failed to provide a safe environment for her late ex-husband.
Resident seeks damages from Beckley Water Co. after ruptured line flooded home
BECKLEY – A Beckley property owner is seeking more than $11,000 after a water line ruptured and flooded her home.
Clendenin consumers seek refund of purchase price of Toyota vehicle
CHARLESTON – A Clendenin couple allege a new Toyota vehicle they purchased has a defect that has not been corrected after multiple repair attempts.
Mother alleges Little Bear Daycare of Wellsburg's negligence caused toddler's injuries
NEW CUMBERLAND – A Weirton mother has filed suit against a Wellsburg daycare facility after her then 2-year-old son was injured while in its care.
Couple claims Skyline home was negligently built and designed
NEW MARTINSVILLE – A Pleasants County couple alleges the home they purchased has been damaged because of negligent construction.
Kanawha doctor accused of medical malpractice after allegedly failing to see problem with appendix
CHARLESTON – A Winfield woman alleges she had to undergo multiple surgeries after a physician failed to diagnose her acute appendicitis.
Walmart shopper says he was injured at store because of snow, ice
HUNTINGTON – An Ohio man alleges he was injured at a Walmart in Huntington because of snow and ice at the store.
Former Office of Emergency Medical Services employee alleges wrongful termination
CHARLESTON – A Mingo County woman claims she was wrongfully terminated from her job because she took a medical leave.
West Virginia is going in the right direction
“We all want progress,” C.S. Lewis once observed, “but. if you’re on the wrong road, progress means doing an about-turn and walking back to the right road; in that case, the man who turns back soonest is the most progressive.”
Inventory tax removal will benefit West Virginia
Dear Editor: As West Virginians, we recognize the obstacles we need to overcome to achieve greater economic prosperity. We talk about it, mull it over, debate it, but not often enough do we decide and act.
Defeat of EPA power plan brought real change
CHARLESTON – Two years ago, the outlook for West Virginia’s energy sector seemed grim.
Patient alleges Charleston physician damaged vocal cords during surgery
CHARLESTON – A Charleston physician is facing allegations of negligence from a patient who claims her vocal cords were injured during a surgery.
St. Francis Hospital patient alleges she was injured because of IV placement
CHARLESTON – A Charleston woman alleges she was injured while she was a patient at St. Francis Hospital.
Man claims Walmart terminated him after he struck alleged shoplifter in self-defense
HUNTINGTON – A Cabell County man is seeking reinstatement to his job with Walmart after an incident with a purported shoplifter.
Deceased man's daughters say doctors failed to treat substance dependency
CHARLESTON – The daughters of a late Chelyan man allege his physicians treated him with excessive opiate medication.