News from June 2018
Morrisey urges doctors, pharmacists to embrace anti-opioid law
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is remind health care providers they now can refuse opioid-based medication to treat pain because of legislation he promoted.
Wellsburg man alleges Thermos product exploded, blinded him in one eye
CHARLESTON— A Wellsburg couple is suing Thermos, alleging a design and manufacturing defect.
Kanawha Co. woman alleges drug manufacturer, distributor caused suffering
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County woman is suing a drug manufacturer and distributor, alleging negligence and breach of warranties.
Morgan Stanley employee alleges denial of benefits
CHARLESTON — A Morgan Stanley employee is suing Metropolitan Life, alleging denial of benefits.
Cabell County motorist alleges another driver caused collision
HUNTINGTON — A Cabell County motorist is suing a vehicle owner and operator, alleging negligence caused injuries.
Beckley woman alleges freight trucking operators caused collision
BECKLEY — A Beckley woman is suing freight trucking operators, alleging negligence in causing a collision.
Putnam Co. man links bank firing to reporting unlawful practices
HUNTINGTON — A Putnam County man is suing a bank and its subsidiary, alleging retaliation.
Logan Co. woman alleges delayed surgeries caused injuries
LOGAN — A Logan County patient is suing a doctor and medical facility, alleging medical malpractice.
Patient accuses Thomas Hospital employee of sexual assault
LOGAN — A patient is suing health care providers, alleging sexual assault and battery.
Boone County woman accuses Ditech of deceptive representation
CHARLESTON — A Boone County woman is suing a loan holder, alleging deceptive representation.
Do the right thing, Justice Loughry: Resign
Pomp and circumstance have their place. It’s good to show respect for authority figures, even if the persons occupying positions of authority are flawed mortals just like the rest of us, as they always are.
Allen Loughry and 'The Sordid and Continuing History of Political Corruption in WV'
MORGANTOWN – One of the books in my office that I reference often is by Allen Loughry. “Don’t Buy Another Vote. I Won’t Pay for a Landslide. The Sordid and Continuing History of Political Corruption in West Virginia.”
Judicial ethics expert calls claims against Loughry 'tawdry,' says he should resign
CHARLESTON – An expert on judicial ethics says the allegations against state Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry are hypocritical, duplicitous and tawdry.
Government gets 45-day delay to review documents in Blankenship case
CHARLESTON – The federal government has been granted a 45-day delay to review documents in Don Blankenship’s attempt to have his conviction vacated.
Alum Creek couple alleges Outback restaurant's negligence led to injuries
CHARLESTON — An Alum Creek couple is suing Outback Steakhouse, alleging negligence led to the wife's injuries.
Mechanic accuses Dow, Union Carbide, others of negligence, discrimination
CHARLESTON — An Ohio mechanic is suing joint venture partners, alleging negligence and discrimination.
Trucker alleges tractor trailer owner, driver caused crash
FAYETTEVILLE — A trucker is suing a tractor trailer owner and driver, alleging negligence led to a crash.
Prison inmate alleges correctional facility illegally used force
HUNTINGTON — A prison inmate is suing correctional facility and its guards, alleging assault and violation of civil rights.
Governor, legislative leaders seek Loughry's immediate resignation or impeachment
CHARLESTON – Gov. Jim Justice and legislative leaders from both side of the aisle say state Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry should resign immediately.
Water settlement finalized by federal judge
A federal judge finally signed off on the settlement in the class action lawsuit filed against West Virginia American Water (WVAW) in the 2014 Elk River chemical spill that caused a water contamination crisis across nine counties in West Virginia.