News from September 2018
Patient accuses Ohio Valley Medical Center of negligence
WHEELING — A Wetzel County patient is suing a Wheeling hospital operator, alleging negligence caused the plaintiff to topple from her wheelchair.
Tax service accuses insurance company of breach of contract
WHEELING — A tax preparation services company is suing an insurance company, alleging first party common law bad faith, first party statutory bad faith and breach of contract.
Delegate files petition with Supreme Court about Justice's living arrangements
CHARLESTON — A petition has been filed with the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals regarding where Gov. Jim Justice lives.
$22 million in legal fees for them. But they did it for you
Roughly 200,000 plaintiffs will split $73 million in compensation for damages from the 2014 Elk River chemical spill. Roughly 20 law firms will split nearly a third as much in attorneys’ fees.
What are non-economic damages in a personal injury case?
CHARLESTON – If you have been injured due to another person’s careless, reckless, or deliberate act, you may be entitled to compensation for your losses.
Americans for Prosperity launch digital ad backing Kavanaugh
CHARLESTON — Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia has launced a digital advertisement to urge Sen. Joe Manchin to confirm Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Woman files suit against South Charleston doctor over husband's death
CHARLESTON – A widow alleges a South Charleston physician was negligent in his care of her late husband in 2017 and that the negligence caused his death.
Morrisey seeks to help educate medical providers on human trafficking
HUNTINGTON — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has been providing surgeons and residents training to target and reduce human trafficking in West Virginia.
Patient accuses obstetrician of medical liability
HUNTINGTON — A Prichard woman is suing an obstetrician and gynecologist, alleging medical professional liability.
Change of slope in ramp at Cedar Grove Furniture alleged to have caused customer's fall
CHARLESTON – A power of attorney alleges that a shopper at a Kanawha County furniture store was injured in a fall caused by a ramp.
Marshall County health professionals accused of negligence in patient's death
MOUNDSVILLE — An Ohio woman is suing Marshall County medical practitioners, alleging negligence.
Boll Medical alleged to owe Drive Medical for goods ordered and delivered
CHARLESTON – A Charleston company is alleged to owe more than $29,000 for goods it ordered from a New York business.
Huntington Bancshares accused of breach of fiduciary duty
CHARLESTON — Two trust beneficiaries are suing Huntington Bancshares a Huntington bank, alleging breach of trust and breach of fiduciary duty.
House Democrats critical of Warner as four wrongful terminations suits are settled
CHARLESTON – Democratic leaders of the House of Delegates are criticizing spending and practices in Secretary of State Mac Warner’s office, even calling for his impeachment.
Morrisey reminds consumers to give wisely to Hurricane Florence relief, charities
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey reminds consumers to use caution as they open their wallets to help those impacted by Hurricane Florence.
Mountaineer Challenge Academy participant alleges he sustained femur injuries while in program
KINGWOOD – A Bruno man alleges he was injured while attending a quasi-military program for at-risk youth in 2015.
Registered nurse files suit against Valley Hospice, doctor over termination
WHEELING – A Wheeling registered nurse alleges her rejection of a doctor's advances led to her losing her job.
Patient accuses Marshall County dentist of negligence
MOUNDSVILLE — An Ohio woman is suing a Marshall County dental practitioner, alleging negligence.
Motorcycle rider alleges debris on road from SWN Energy Services trucks caused accident
WHEELING – A Valley Grove man alleges debris on the road left by the trucks of a natural gas exploration and production company caused him to lose control of his motorcycle.
State Farm seeks to recover amount paid to insured over collision with BBU Services of WV truck
HUNTINGTON – An insurance company is seeking damages from a Cottageville man and a Kenna employer over a collision in Barboursville.