News from September 2018
Republican Legislature has made tackling opioid epidemic a coordinated team effort
CHARLESTON – In 2016, approximately 64,000 people died of a drug overdose. That’s more than the number of people that would fit into Milan Puskar Stadium. Of those deaths, close to 50,000 were caused by opioids. West Virginia has been the hardest hit state in this national epidemic, with a death rate of 52 people per 100,000.
Patient accuses Mercer County surgeon of negligence
PRINCETON — A patient is suing a Mercer County doctor, alleging negligence during surgery after a vehicle crash.
Kanawha County sheriff alleges Cross Lanes business owes $35,000
CHARLESTON — The Kanawha County sheriff is suing a Charleston business, alleging more than $35,000 in unpaid taxes.
Glen Dale homeowners allege county water system manager ruined property
MOUNDSVILLE — A Glen Dale mother and daughter are suing the local water and sewage system manager, alleging breach of duty and negligence.
Moundsville widow alleges memorial service providers breached contract
MOUNDSVILLE — A Moundsville widow is suing memorial service providers, alleging breach of contract and negligence.
Former employee accuses Kanawha County company of unlawful termination
CHARLESTON — A former employee is suing a Kanawah County company and and supervisor, alleging disability discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination.
Fayette County consumer accuses law firm that collects debt of oppressive practices
FAYETTEVILLE — A Fayette County woman has filed a class action lawsuit against collectors, alleging abusive debt collection practices.
Customer alleges Magic Mart owner wrongly accused him of shoplifting
PINEVILLE — A Wyoming County man is suing a department store owner, alleging battery, invasion of privacy and violation of civil rights.
Cabell Co. jury says Daimler not responsible for Freightliner truck deaths
HUNTINGTON — A Cabell County jury found in favor of the defendant in a case against Daimler Trucks North America for the 2010 death of three individuals in an accident on Interstate 64.
Electrical products supplier alleges contractor owes $13,000
KEYSER — A Martinsburg electrical products supplier is suing a contractor, alleging it owes more than $13,000 for breach of agreement and unjust enrichment.