News from May 2018
Supreme Court says claims administrator wrongfully denied meal reimbursement request
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has issued an opinion stating that a claims administrator who denied reimbursement for a meal during a workers’ compensation medical examination appointment was in the wrong.
Judge approves settlement in case of teen who drowned in city pool
CLARKSBURG – A circuit judge has approved a settlement in a lawsuit against the city of Shinnston for the wrongful death of a 14-year-old girl who drowned in the city’s pool.
Man sues Ojeda, says state Senator violated his civil rights, got him fired
CHARLESTON – A Logan man has filed a lawsuit against state Senator and U.S. Congress candidate Richard Ojeda after he was fired from his job after posting a video of Ojeda illegally passing a car.
Supreme Court pays more than $200,000 after IRS audit
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has paid the Internal Revenue Service more than $200,000 as a result from an audit done over the course of the last year.
Daughter alleges medical negligence in mother's death
WINFIELD — A surviving daughter is suing a Hurricane nursing home facility, alleging failure to take proper care of its residents.
Customer, corporation accuse automobile dealer of negligence
BECKLEY — A Nicholas County man and a corporation are suing an automobile dealer, alleging negligence.
Cabell Co. woman accuses debt collectors of unlawful practices
HUNTINGTON — A Cabell County woman has filed a class action lawsuit against debt collectors, alleging unlawful debt collection practices.
Former employee accuses mining, energy companies of wrongful termination
PINEVILLE — A Mercer County man is suing mining and energy companies, alleging wrongful termination.