News from June 2018
State Supreme Court sends nursing home case to arbitration
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals remanded a case back to a state court, ordering the case be dismissed and for arbitration to take place.
National Right to Work Foundation asks court to deny union's motion
CHARLESTON—The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation has filed an amicus curiae brief asking Kanawha Circuit Court to deny an order filed by union officials in the state's right-to-work lawsuit.
Justices send case against Wetzel County assessor back to trial court
CHARLESTON —The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that a lawsuit against the Wetzel County assessor that was dismissed by a trial court should not have been dismissed.
Supreme Court says workers' compensation board can't seek overpayments
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that a company that alleges it overpaid workers' compensation benefits could not reclaim the benefits.
WVAJ hosts free seminar about West Virginia court system
The West Virginia Association for Justice (WVAJ) is hosting a seminar for citizens to learn about how West Virginia's court system works.
A day after having his law license reinstated, diTrapano already was trying a case
Less than 24 hours after the state Supreme Court reinstated his law license, Dante diTrapano was in a Kanawha Circuit Court courtroom representing a plaintiff in a case. A few days later, the jury ruled in favor of his client and handed down a $318,000 verdict.
Licensed nurse accuses correctional facility of continued sexual harassment
CHARLESTON — A Boone County licensed nurse is suing a correctional facility, alleging sexual harassment.
Father alleges he was negligently accused of sexual abuse by DHHR, others
MOUNDSVILLE — A Marshall County man is suing government agencies, alleging defamation and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
Visitor blames Princeton storage facility for injuries
PRINCETON — An invitee is suing a Princeton storage facility, alleging negligence led to injuries to the plaintiff..
Home builder alleges Hanover Insurance violated Unfair Settlement Practices Act
BUCKHANNON — A home builder company is suing Hanover Insurance, alleging lleged violation of Unfair Settlement Practices Act and breach of implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing.
Some attorneys say West Virginia courts are too lenient when it comes to certifying class actions
CHARLESTON – A recent state Supreme Court ruling about class action lawsuits has some in the legal community dismayed about the way such cases are certified in West Virginia.
Parents allege Huntington daycare center's negligence led to child abuse
HUNTINGTON — Three legal guardians are suing a Huntington child care center, alleging assault, battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, loss of consortium, negligence and sexual harassment.
Estate executor alleges illegal changes to insurance policy
NEW CUMBERLAND — An estate executor is suing an insurer and an individual, alleging breach of duty.
Parents accuse Princeton Community Hospital staff of newborn's wrongful death
PRINCETON — Two parents of a deceased infant are suing medical professionals and a hospital, alleging wrongful death.
Mercer Co. consumer alleges debt collector violated law
PRINCETON — A Mercer County man is suing a debt collector, alleging unreasonable publication of a debt.
Weirton motorist sues driver, Geico over crash
WHEELING — A Weirton woman is suing a driver and Geico Insurance, alleging negligence and breach of contract.
Passenger alleges truck transport driver negligently caused crash
BECKLEY — A Beckley woman is suing a South Carolina transport business and an employee, alleging negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Former worker accuses surveying company of human rights violations
RIPLEY — A title surveyor is suing a surveying company, alleging violation of human rights.
Hancock Co. man accuses medical center, doctor of malpractice
NEW CUMBERLAND — A Chester man is suing doctors and medical centers, alleging medical malpractice and professional liability.
Pa. man alleges roofing services' negligence caused him to fall off roof
GRAFTON — A Pennsylvania contractor is suing roofing and gutter services, alleging negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.