News from March 2018
Five more lawsuits filed against drug wholesalers for opioid epidemic
CHARLESTON – Five more lawsuits have been filed in federal court against drug wholesalers and pharmacies for the opioid epidemic ravaging West Virginia.
Widow blames health care providers for Shahan's death
CHARLESTON — The widow of a longtime Charleston radio personality is suing a doctor and other healthcare providers, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent his injuries and death.
Preston County property owner alleges contractors performed shoddy work
KINGWOOD — A Preston County property owner is suing general contractors, alleging breach of duty and breach of warranty.
Food service business alleges Mexican restaurant owes more than $6,400
WHEELING — A food service company is suing owners of a Mexican restaurant in Wheeling, alleging failure to pay more than $6,400 for good ordered.
Son blames health care providers for father's death
NEW MARTINSVILLE — A Wetzel County man is suing local health care providers, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries and death to his father.
Logan Co. woman blames truck driver, owner for crash
LOGAN — A Logan County motorist is suing a truck driver and owner, alleging negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Going in the right direction, long way to go
Last month we trumpeted a progressive development in West Virginia: a new and growing effort to change direction and make our business climate a more friendly one.
AG's office wins $443,000 judgment, shuts down bus company
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office recently won a nearly $443,000 civil judgment against a charter bus company that violated state consumer protection laws in failing to refund three canceled bus trips.
Four lawsuits filed against State Trooper
BLUEFIELD – Four lawsuits have been filed against a West Virginia state trooper in federal court since October 2016, alleging he injured four men.
Former employee accuses auto parts business of sexual harassment, wrongful termination
HUNTINGTON — An Ohio man is suing a Huntington auto parts business, alleging sexual harassment, retaliation and wrongful termination.
Chester couple alleges Jeep Cherokee manufactured defective vehicle
NEW CUMBERLAND — A Chester couple is suing an automobile manufacturer, alleging breach of warranty and strict product liability.
Ky. woman blames Cabell Huntington Hospital for injuries
HUNTINGTON — A Kentucky woman is suing a Huntington hospital, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Former inmate alleges correctional facility operators violated her constitutional rights
CHARLESTON — A former inmate is suing the operators of a Charleston correctional facility, alleging assault and battery.
Fayette Co. woman alleges Toyota sold defective vehicle
BECKLEY — A Fayette County consumer is suing Toyota, alleging breach of warranty.
Bankruptcy court ruling a victory for all journalists, attorney says
CHARLESTON – A federal judge has ruled that a civil judgment against a Clay County man who attacked a television reporter is not a dischargeable debt in bankruptcy court.
West Virginia sues DEA, reforms national drug policy
CHARLESTON – Every aspect of the pharmaceutical supply chain bears responsibility for the havoc and senseless death unleashed upon West Virginia – and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is no exception.
Morrisey, other AGs seek answers about Facebook user privacy
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a bipartisan group of 38 attorneys general in requesting Facebook executives respond to published reports that personal user information from its website was shared with third parties without the users’ knowledge or consent.
Mother alleges Ford negligence caused daughter's death in fiery crash
CHARLESTON — A Raleigh County woman is suing Ford, a driver and car owners, alleging their negligence caused her daughter's death.
Widow blames Charleston health care providers for husband's death
CHARLESTON — A widow is suing Charleston and statewide health care providers, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent the death of her husband.
Charleston woman accuses loan servicer of abusive practices
CHARLESTON — A Charleston woman is suing a loan servicer, alleging misrepresentation, illegal late fees and unreasonable publication.