News from June 2018
State Supreme Court suspends Loughry without pay
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has suspended Justice Allen Loughry without pay while charges of judicial misconduct against him are pending.
Blame the criminals, pharmacies facing opioid lawsuits say
CLEVELAND (Legal Newsline) – Large pharmacy chains are asking why they are being sued by hundreds of cities and counties over the opioid crisis instead of the criminals who pushed drugs to addicts.
WVU honors Pittsburgh attorney with Justitia Officium award
MORGANTOWN — A Pittsburgh attorney who was raised in West Virginia has received an award for outstanding contributions and service to the legal profession.
Justitia Officium award winner Aloi feels humbled, honored
CLARKSBURG — A federal magistrate judge was one of two recipients of the 2018 Justitia Officium Award presented by the West Virginia University College of Law faculty.
Former Bishop Donahue student files lawsuit in wake of expulsion
MOUNDSVILLE — A former student of a Roman Catholic Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston Catholic high school is suing the diocese and two individuals he claims caused him to be ostracized in his community and defamed him.
Dialysis technician claims Total Renal Care fired her because of pregnancy
CHARLESTON — A dialysis technician is suing former employer Total Renal Care Inc. for discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination.
Daughter blames Raleigh General Hospital for mother's death
BECKLEY — An estate administrator is suing Raleigh General Hospital LLC, claiming insufficient measures were taken by hospital personnel to prevent her mother's injuries.
Estate administrator blames Hilltop Center nursing home for patient's death
FAYETTEVILLE — An estate administrator is suing Saddle Shop Road Operations LLC, which does business as Hilltop Center, Genesis Healthcare Corp. and Brian Chapman, alleging that the deceased, Harold Gene Nutter, received improper care while he was a resident of the Hilltop Center nursing facility.
Property owners claim Grace Contracting's negligence led to illness
HUNTINGTON — Two property owners are suing Jeremie Akers and Grace Contracting LLC for negligence in connection with the design and construction of their home.
Default judgment entered against Wheeling attorney Gaudio in Alabama
WHEELING — A default judgment in excess of $150,000 has been filed against Wheeling attorney Robert Gaudio and the R.J. Gaudio Law Office in the Circuit Court of Shelby County, Alabama, according to a request filed April 19 in Ohio Circuit Court.
Husband accuses Princeton Community Hospital of causing wife's injuries
PRINCETON — A woman's husband is suing Princeton Community Hospital Association Inc., which does business as Behavioral Health Pavilion of the Virginians, alleging that the healthcare provider did not take sufficient measures to prevent his wife's injuries.
Former KC Transport employee seeks payment of overtime wages
LOGAN — A former employee is suing trucking service provider KC Transport Inc. for allegedly unpaid overtime wages.
GM, Hurricane Chevrolet, Wells Fargo accused of violating Lemon Law
HUNTINGTON — A couple is suing an automobile dealer and financer, citing alleged breach of implied warranty and design defect.
Class members claim Zealandia Capital used coercive debt collection practices
PRINCETON — A West Virginia resident has filed a class-action lawsuit against debt collector Zealandia Capital Inc., citing alleged violations of the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act.
Jackson County resident seeks payment from Life Insurance Co. of North America
CHARLESTON — A Jackson County resident is suing Life Insurance Co. of North America and the trustee of the Group Insurance Trust for the Employees in the Services Industry, citing alleged bad faith and breach of contract in connection with denial of the plaintiff's insurance benefits.
AG's office urges consumers to shop smart at liquidation sales
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office is reminding consumers to shop smart when purchasing items from retailers that are going out of business.
Three more sexual misconduct lawsuits filed against Matulis, Charleston Gastroenterology
CHARLESTON — Three more lawsuits have been filed against Charleston Gastroenterology Associates and a physician alleged to have sexually assaulted patients while they were under anesthesia.
Bluestone Industries, owned by governor's children, accused of issuing bad checks
BECKLEY— A class-action lawsuit was filed against Bluestone Industries, which is owned by Gov. Jim Justice's adult children, amid allegations that Bluestone employees received bad checks in February.
Marshall University faculty member claims school denied contracted fees
CHARLESTON — A Putnam County resident and Marshall University faculty member filed a lawsuit May 1 alleging that the university and some of its employees are guilty of breach of contract, sexual discrimination and unjust enrichment.
Mother, daughter hold REM Community Options responsible for sexual assault
CHARLESTON — A mother and her daughter are suing a nursing care facility, citing alleged battery, negligence and reckless hiring, training and supervision.