News from March 2018
The Second Amendment must be respected, period
HUNTINGTON – There is no population in America more adamant about protecting our constitutional rights than West Virginians, and chief among these God-given rights is the Second Amendment. As a candidate for Congress in Southern West Virginia’s third district, my promise to the voters is this: I will always defend your right to keep and bear arms, and I pledge to be a tireless voice for our pro-gun values on every possible occasion.
Former Cabell Huntington Hospital patient says she was given excessive dose of insulin
HUNTINGTON – A Cabell County woman alleges she had to be admitted to a hospital's intensive care unit after given an excessive dose of insulin by staff.
Suit claims care at Huntington Health and Rehab contributed to patient’s death
HUNTINGTON – A Mechanicsburg woman alleges that her late mother was subjected to infection and other issues while under the care of a nursing home.
Woman says she was fired by Dutch Miller Chevrolet because of pregnancy
HUNTINGTON – A Scott Depot woman alleges she was wrongfully terminated from her job because of pregnancy.
Man seeks damages from Huntington after falling on sidewalk
HUNTINGTON – A man alleges the condition of a sidewalk in Huntington caused him to fall and is seeking damages.
Prestera Center allegedly owes more than $20,000 for goods
HUNTINGTON – A Huntington corporation is alleged to have failed to pay for goods it purchased on credit.
Kanawha judge issues temporary restraining order for Charleston Town Center parking garage
CHARLESTON – Kanawha Circuit Judge Joanna Tabit has issued a temporary restraining order against the owners of the Charleston Town Center parking garage in a lawsuit alleging the mall’s owners breached its contract pertaining to a loan.
Senior status judge appointed to hear Stucky’s cases
CHARLESTON – A senior status judge has been appointed to preside over Circuit Judge James C. Stucky’s cases for the time being.
Customer sues Kroger store operators
HUNTINGTON — A costumer are suing Kroger Limited Partnership I, The Kroger Co., et al, grocery store operators, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Huntington man sues ex-wife, others for exploitation of child
NEW YORK – A Huntington man is suing is ex-wife and others after he claims they have exploited a child custody proceeding for their own gain.
Supreme Court says claims administrator rightfully denied request
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has ruled that a claims administrator was right to deny a request for a neurosurgeon referral for a work injury.
West Virginia native Baylous confirmed as U.S. Marshal
CHARLESTON – Michael T. Baylous’ appointment as U.S. Marshal for the Southern District of West Virginia was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on Feb. 15, and the Cabell County native called the appointment “a dream come true for me.”
Supreme Court says permanent partial disability award was proper
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has issued a ruling that a permanent partial disability award of 3 percent to a medical billing employee of Professional Imaging Inc. was proper.
Sale of Gazette-Mail to HD Media could be done by end of month
CHARLESTON – The parent company of The Herald-Dispatch also now owns the Charleston Gazette-Mail.
Winfield, Hurricane file lawsuits against drug wholesalers, pharmacies
HUNTINGTON – Two more West Virginia cities have filed lawsuits against drug wholesalers alleging they are responsible for the opioid epidemic plaguing the state.
Constitutional amendment on court budget a step closer to voters
CHARLESTON — West Virginia voters soon could decide if the state Legislature should have greater control over the state Supreme Court's budget.
EQT Production alleged to have improperly calculated royalties
FAYETTEVILLE – A Fayetteville owner of 11 parcels of oil, gas and minerals rights alleges a well operator has improperly calculated royalties.
Beneficiary claims Boone County woman withheld aunt's assets
LOGAN – A South Carolina man alleges a Boone County woman wrongfully obtained and withheld assets owned by his late aunt.
Logan bank alleges Belt Transfer employee struck drive-thru with vehicle, caused damages
LOGAN – A bank alleges it spent more than $10,000 to make repairs to a drive-thru after an employee of a trucking company struck it with a truck.
Tractor-trailer driver alleges Schneider driver cross center line, caused collision
POINT PLEASANT – A South Carolina tractor-trailer is seeking damages from another driver after a collision in Mason County.