News from January 2019
Opinion says judicial candidates should work to eliminate false statements in third-party ads
CHARLESTON — A recent opinion by the state Judicial Investigation Commission says candidates should ask third parties to stop making misleading statements in election advertising.
Gauley Bridge sues drug manufacturers for opioid crisis
CHARLESTON — The town of Gauley Bridge is suing drug manufacturers for the opioid crisis that has ravaged West Virginia and the rest of the country.
Three lawsuits say Frontier negligent in telephone pole installation
MARLINTON — Three cases were filed against Frontier after the plaintiffs claim the company was negligent in installing telephone poles near their homes.
Embassy Suites guest sues after allegedly being hit by metal rod that fell eight stories
A guest is suing hotel operators, citing alleged negligence.
Patient sues Bluefield RMC and doctors, claiming negligence
A patient is suing health care providers, citing alleged negligence.
State says employers violated law by not having workers' compensation insurance
A West Virginia government entity is suing employers, saying they don't comply with state law.
Property owner sues contractor, claims work done poorly
A property owner is suing contractors, citing alleged unfair and deceptive practices.
Motorist sues vehicle owner and driver, cites negligence
A motorist is suing a vehicle owner and a driver, citing alleged negligence.
Consumer says creditor invaded his privacy
A consumer is suing a debt collector, citing alleged invasion of privacy.
Class action claims Highland Hospital violated labor and human rights laws
CHARLESTON — A former employee has filed a class-action lawsuit against Highland Hospital, citing alleged failure to timely pay wages, retaliation and wrongful termination.
Patient says doctors' negligence resulted in needing an leg amputation
A patient is suing a podiatrist and a medical doctor, citing alleged negligence.
Putnam County resident suing podiatrist, citing surgical negligence
A patient is suing a podiatrist, citing alleged negligence.
Medical negligence caused suffering and early death, estate claims in lawsuit
An estate administrator is suing a nursing home and a medical facility, citing alleged negligence and wrongful death.
Hutchison officially sworn in as state Supreme Court justice
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court storm is over. That’s what Circuit Judge Alan Moats said Jan. 4 during the swearing in ceremony for new Justice John Hutchison.
Why law firms should be leveraging digital media to attract clients
With the growth of internet usage via social media and search engines, it is vital for law firms to recognize important marketing trends, in order to reach the broadest audience and convert the most clients.
Man sues State Farm for benefits denial
CHARLESTON — A lawsuit against State Farm alleging a denial of benefits for a former employee was removed to federal court.
Consumers sue Ford, dealership, lender over vehicle
Consumers are suing an automobile company, a dealership and a lender, citing alleged breech of implied and express warranties.
Charleston resident accuses lenders of predatory lending
A Charleston resident is suing lenders, citing alleged misrepresentation of the value of her home.
Husband and wife claim negligence led to fall, injuries at The Father's House
A Kanawha County couple is suing a premises controller, citing alleged negligence.
Employee says company didn't have him on workers' compensation plan
An employee is suing a logging and trucking company, citing alleged violation of workers' compensation acts.