News from July 2019
Plaintiff claims Princeton Community Hospital medical team breached standard of care, leading to woman's death
PRINCETON — A man is suing a Princeton Community Hospital medical team, alleging his relative was caused an untimely death due to a breach in the standard of care.
Carver Technical Education Center student alleges another student attacked him, fractured jaw
CHARLESTON – A Carver Technical Education Center student alleges he was attacked by another student at the school and that disciplinary actions against him were not kept confidential.
City of McMechen denies allegations in complaint claiming retaliation, wrongful termination
MOUNDSVILLE — The City of McMechen denied allegations in a complaint alleging it wrongfully terminated an employee after she reported improprieties of another city employee.
Former WVA Manufacturing employee alleges race, gender factors in termination
FAYETTEVILLE – A Fayette County woman has filed a suit against an Alloy company over allegations her gender and race were factors in her termination.
Lawyer says his expert witness called judge 'some a**hole,' refused to be videotaped
SCRANTON – A prolific expert witness on construction matters has reached a settlement that would vacate judicial orders that required him to pay more than $22,000 for refusing to be videotaped during a deposition.
Abuse, false prosecution case against county attorney's offices and individuals continues in Mineral County
KEYSER — A defendant in a case against the Hampshire County Prosecuting Attorney's Office filed a reply in support of a motion to dismiss.
State Supreme Court says Antero Resources can continue drilling for Marcellus shale
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals sided with the Mass Litigation Panel in an appeal involving Marcellus shale litigation.
Mullens man claims worn tires on car leased from Enterprise Rent-A-Car caused accident
BECKLEY – A Mullens man is suing a car rental agency alleging that he was injured when a tire on the rental vehicle failed and caused an accident.
Driver files suit against another over Charleston intersection collision
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County driver alleges she was injured when another motorist failed to stop for a red light at a Charleston intersection and collided with her vehicle.
Another slip-and-fall story that doesn’t add up
Critical thinking seems to have gone out of style. Nowadays, facts and logic are considered irrelevant, even obscene. It’s all about feelings now: presumed entitlement and alleged victimhood.
BORDAS & BORDAS PLLC: A Rough Spring for Plaintiffs
Overall, the cases decided in the West Virginia Supreme Court’s spring term were a disappointment to plaintiffs.
West Virginia must STEAM ahead in agriculture's shifting landscape
CHARLESTON – Progression is defined as “the process of developing or moving gradually towards a more advanced state.” As time barrels forward, each institution, industrial sector or culture must adapt to societal needs. Agriculture is no different.
Grafton, Philippi mayors sue distributors for opioid epidemic
MOUNDSVILLE — The mayors of Grafton and Philippi are suing Purdue Pharma and other drug distributors for their part in the opioid crisis that has ravaged West Virginia.
Dunbar man alleges pacemaker was source of MRSA infection
CHARLESTON – A Dunbar couple is suing a medical team alleging that their negligence resulted in the husband contracting MRSA after the installation of a pacemaker.
Consumer alleges Kia he purchased had defects, seeks to cancel contract
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County consumer alleges the Kia vehicle he purchased had defects and is seeking to cancel the sales contract.
ALL Crane & Equipment Rental alleges Princeton company owes more than $90,000 for equipment
CHARLESTON – A Nitro equipment company alleges a Princeton business failed to pay for equipment rental.
Mount Olive Correctional Center inmate alleges officers' excessive force led to concussion
CHARLESTON – A former inmate of Mount Olive Correctional Center alleges correctional officers used excessive force when he declined to lie in a cell with a urine-covered floor and sustained a concussion.
Slayton Work Camp inmate alleges he was injured when the trailer he was riding in struck a pothole
CHARLESTON – An inmate in a work program alleges he was injured while filling potholes when the hitch of the trailer he was riding in came undone.
Ally Bank seeks possession of truck from Acu-Trim Expert Tree for agreement default
CHARLESTON – A bank is seeking judgment from a court that it is entitled to possession of a truck placed as collateral because company defaulted under the terms of a contract.
Motorist alleges she was injured in collision involving Ean Holding vehicle
CHARLESTON – A Charleston man and the owner of the vehicle he was driving are being sued by another motorist over a Kanawha County collision.