News from March 2018
Kanawha Family Court judge finally gets OK to have Saturday hearings
CHARLESTON – After seeking permission for nearly a year, a Kanawha Family Court judge now officially can hold hearings on Saturdays.
Two county commissions sue Purdue Pharma, others for opioid epidemic
CHARLESTON – Two more lawsuits have been filed against Purdue Pharma and others for the opioid epidemic that has ravaged the state.
13 more lawsuits filed in opioid epidemic against drug companies
CHARLESTON – Thirteen more lawsuits have been filed by cities, towns and county commissions against drug companies for the opioid epidemic across West Virginia.
Man alleges State Police officers used excessive force, caused broken neck
CHARLESTON – A Wayne County man alleges he suffered a broken neck because of an excessive use of force by West Virginia State Police officers.
Cyclist alleges unmarked speed bump at Stonewall Resort caused him to be thrown from bike
ELKINS – A Pittsburgh man alleges he was injured while riding his bicycle at a Roanoke property because of an unmarked speed bump.
Widow files wrongful death suit against VEP Healthcare, physician
HUNTINGTON – A widow alleges her late husband's acute coronary syndrome was not diagnosed by a physician and has filed a wrongful death suit.
MiraMed Revenue Group alleged to have invaded Kenova man’s privacy with calls
HUNTINGTON – A Kenova consumer alleges his privacy has been invaded by a debt collector.
Pedestrian alleges bolt in Huntington sidewalk caused fall
HUNTINGTON – A pedestrian alleges he was injured while walking on a Huntington sidewalk because of a bolt.
Nurse files suit against SHC Services, others after patient allegedly attacked her
CHARLESTON – A nurse at William R. Sharpe Jr. Hospital in Weston alleges she was attacked by a patient and has been unable to work.
Lessee of Oak Hill property alleges insurer has failed to pay claim for fire damages
CHARLESTON – A man alleges his insurer has failed to pay his claim for damages from a January property fire.
Man alleges he was injured when Milton police cruiser struck another vehicle
HUNTINGTON – A Huntington man alleges he was injured when the police vehicle he was in was involved in a collision.
Former judge to be released from prison
CHARLESTON – Former Mingo County Circuit Judge Michael Thornsbury is scheduled to be released from federal prison on March 15.
Supreme Court says school cook wasn’t injured at work
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has ruled that a Raleigh County school cook was not injured on the job. Kanetha Glover appealed the decision of the West Virginia Workers’ Compensation Board of Review, according to the Feb. 23 memorandum decision.
AG's office warns tourney-bound fans to watch for ticket scalping
CHARLESTON — Both West Virginia and Marshall's men's basketball teams are playing in the NCAA championship tournament. West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is urging Mountaineer and Thundering Herd fans to use caution as they purchase tickets for the upcoming NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament in San Diego.
Applebee's customer claims umbrellas caused fall
CHARLESTON – A patron of a Charleston restaurant alleges umbrellas placed at the entrance of the restaurant caused him to fall.
Target shopper alleges unsafe condition in store caused fall
HUNTINGTON – A customer at the Barboursville Target alleges she fell while shopping at the store because of a metal bar on the floor.
Woman claims Turnpike Ford didn't disclose vehicle's accident history
CHARLESTON – A consumer alleges a Kanawha County dealership failed to disclose to her that a vehicle she purchased had previously been damaged in an accident.
Consumer claims loan with Countrywide has illegal balloon payment
HUNTINGTON – A Barboursville woman alleges her late husband was induced into a loan with an illegal balloon payment.
Legal groups didn't see many successes in legislative session
CHARLESTON – Those invested in the state’s legal system saw most court-related legislation take a backseat this session to the teacher work stoppage and subsequent pay raise bill.
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Picture the bank runs of the Depression. Financial institutions could accommodate the small number of nervous customers wanting to withdraw their savings and close their accounts, at first. As the number of withdrawals increased and panic set in, cash reserves rapidly dwindled until one by one the banks were shuttered.