News from July 2019
Bar Association to present Award of Merit to long-time executive director Tinder
West Virginia Bar Foundation Executive Director Thomas R. Tinder will receive the Award of Merit at the West Virginia Bar Association's annual meeting next month.
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey, Broad Coalition Secure $600M Equifax Settlement
Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced a greater than $600 million multistate settlement with Equifax following a data breach that put more than 730,000 West Virginians at risk for identity theft and financial fraud.
Charleston attorney launches website to help connect West Virginia entrepreneurs with resources
CHARLESTON – Charleston attorney Harry Bell, CEO of Almost Heaven Media, recently announced the launch of a website for West Virginia entrepreneurs who are starting or expanding their businesses.
Record sealed in woman's disability denial claim against Life Insurance Co. of North America
HUNTINGTON — An order sealing the administrative record was filed in a case alleging a woman's long-term disability benefits were wrongfully denied.
Plaintiff amends complaint alleging wrongfully denied benefits based on Cigna's transition to Life Insurance Co. of North America
HUNTINGTON — The plaintiff in a lawsuit against a life insurance company filed an amended complaint against a new defendant after it was discovered Cigna Life Insurance Co. of North America withdrew as a West Virginia corporation.
Plaintiff voluntarily dismisses suit claiming Progressive wrongfully denied her claim due to coverage lapse
HUNTINGTON — The plaintiff in a case against Progressive Classic Insurance Co. voluntarily dismissed her complaint in federal court.
Federal magistrate recommends wrongful termination claim against Department of Veterans Affairs be dismissed
MARTINSBURG — A report and recommendation was filed by U.S. Magistrate Judge Robert W. Trumble in a lawsuit against the Department of Veteran Affairs recommending the dismissal of the complaint.
WVU Alumni Association denies allegations listed in ageism lawsuit file against it
CLARKSBURG — The West Virginia University Alumni Association and the West Virginia University Board of Governors filed answers in a lawsuit alleging they unfairly terminated a former employee from her position.
Settlement reached in coal miner's workers' compensation case against Cottingham & Butler Claims Services
BLUEFIELD — A settlement was reached in a case involving a coal miner and the company from which he previously received workers' compensation benefits.
Wrongful termination lawsuit against KFC has been moved to federal court
HUNTINGTON — A wrongful termination lawsuit involving a former KFC employee in Wayne was removed to federal court.
Rider files suit against New River Adventures, Autumn Breeze Farms over injuries sustained in fall from horse
CHARLESTON – A Florida woman has filed suit against two Fayette County stables after she sustained broken ribs in a fall from her saddle.
Carrington Mortgage Services allegedly failed to work with consumer to assume loan after divorce
MARTINSBURG – A consumer alleges a national mortgage servicing corporation failed to work with her to assume the loan on her home after her divorce.
Default judgment handed down in BB&T's $117,000 breach of contract case against Logan Oncology Care Associates
CHARLESTON — An entry of default was entered in a case against Logan Oncology Care Associates for alleged failure to repay a promissory note.
Following Labor Department action, XMV Inc. agrees to award back pay, overtime wages
BLUEFIELD — A consent judgment was entered in a case against XMV Inc. that alleged the company failed to pay employees proper wages.
Plaintiff seeking reimbursement of insurance payment seeks default judgment against Trans-Med LLC
HUNTINGTON — A motion for default judgment has been filed in a case involving a Barboursville company that allegedly failed to pay back funds overpaid by a health plan.
Protective order issued in fired employee's case against Roane General Hospital
CHARLESTON — A protective order was filed in a complaint alleging the former vice president of ambulatory services at Roane General Hospital was wrongfully terminated from her position.
Ohio AG slams 'power grab' of private lawyers pushing the opioid litigation
CLEVELAND (Legal Newsline) - Stepping forcefully into a debate that has been brewing since private lawyers first started recruiting local governments to sue the opioid industry, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and the National Association of Attorneys General have urged the federal judge overseeing multidistrict litigation to reject a proposed “negotiation class” consisting of every city and county in the country.
Bankruptcy judge agrees to dismiss Charleston Newspapers bankruptcy case after debts are paid
CHARLESTON — Federal Bankruptcy Judge Frank Volk approved a motion to dismiss a case involving Charleston Newspapers last week pending payment to the company's debtor, United Bank.
Beckley woman alleges age, race were reasons why she was not hired at Black Knight Country Club
BECKLEY– A 62-year-old Beckley woman alleges her age, race and disability were reasons why she was not hired for a hostess position at the Black Knight Country Club.
Man alleges he failed scuba physical because of additives in cigarettes, seeks damages from Altria
ELKINS – A Belington man has filed a suit against the owner of the maker of Marlboro cigarettes over allegations it used additives in its products to make them more addictive.