News from March 2018
Borrower accuses bank of abusive debt collection practices
FAYETTEVILLE — A borrower is suing a bank, alleging intentional infliction of emotional distress and invasion of privacy.
Woman sues county hospital for malpractice
MORGANTOWN – A Monongalia County woman is suing the hospital where she delivered her son, claiming it was negligent during the birth of her child and led to life-long developmental issues.
Water crisis claims total $159 million
CHARLESTON – The class action settlement for the West Virginia water crisis totals $159 million—$8 million more than the class action settlement amount.
Supreme Court establishes task force for lawyer well-being
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has established the West Virginia Task Force on Lawyer Well-Being to make recommendations on how to address mental health and substance abuse issues in the legal profession.
Morrisey targets elder abuse, exploitation with new prosecution unit, hotline
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced the formation of an elder abuse litigation and prevention unit.
15 more lawsuits filed against Raleigh Heart Clinic
BECKLEY – Fifteen more lawsuits have been filed against Raleigh Heart Clinic after patients tested positive for blood-borne pathogens.
Tank cleaner accuses former employers of disability discrimination
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County man is suing a container company, alleging disability discrimination and wrongful termination.
Ripley couple alleges Ford sold defective vehicle
RIPLEY — A Ripley couple is suing Ford, alleging breach of express and implied warranties in selling a defective car.
New Martinsville couple alleges insurance carrier failed to cover water damage
MOUNDSVILLE — A New Martinsville couple is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of an insurance contract.
Security business alleges Kingwood health care facility owes more than $30,000
KINGWOOD — A Pittsburgh security company is suing Kingwood health care facility operators, alleging they owe more than $30,000 for breach of lease and a guaranty agreement.
Grafton property buyers accuse radon measurement business of violating EPA rules
GRAFTON — Two Grafton property buyers are suing a radon mitigation company and sellers, alleging breach of contract.
Truck owner, driver blamed for fatal crash
NEW MARTINSVILLE — A Preston County woman is suing a truck owner, driver and insurer, alleging breach of contract and negligence in causing a traffic death.
Disbarred attorney alleging exploitation of child has history of filing lawsuits
HUNTINGTON – A Huntington attorney who recently filed a lawsuit in federal court in New York against his ex-wife over exploitation of their child has a history of filing lawsuits against those who don’t rule in his favor and was recently disbarred in New York.
Five lawsuits filed against Beckley Drilling & Blasting for property damage
LOGAN – Five lawsuits have been filed against Beckley Drilling & Blasting for damages done to their properties.
Rural Community Hospitals of America sues Rural Hospital Group for breach of contract
CHARLESTON – Rural Community Hospitals of America is suing Rural Hospital Group for breaching its contract.
Morrisey warns residents of jury duty scam
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is warning consumers of a phone scam involving missing jury duty.
West Virginia AG joins 13-state effort to oppose sanctuary cities
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a coalition of 13 states in opposition of sanctuary city policies, defending the right of individual states to prohibit such jurisdictions within their borders.
Passenger blames public transit service for injuries on bus
PRINCETON — A woman is suing a local transit company, alleging it was negligent and she suffered injuries while she was a passenger on the bus.
Pharmacist accuses Rite-Aid of discrimination
PHILIPPI — A Barbour County pharmacist is suing Rite Aid, alleging discrimination and wrongful termination.
Patient blames emergency transport company for injuries
PRINCETON — A Bluefield man is suing an emergency transport company, alleging negligence led to his injuries.