News from June 2019
Two more lawsuits filed against Marshall Co. sewer district for construction damage
WHEELING – Two new lawsuits have been filed claiming construction spearheaded by the Marshall County Sewerage District created property issues.
Dollar General shopper blames allegedly unsecured mat for fall
WINFIELD – A shopper at the Dollar General in Poca alleges she injured her head in a fall caused by an unsecured mat.
Montgomery General Hospital employee blames gravel size for parking lot injuries
FAYETTEVILLE – A woman is suing her employer and a construction company over allegations she sustained injuries because of the gravel used in a parking lot.
McDonald's patron alleges fall caused by misplaced dining room chairs caused broken arm
BECKLEY – A Raleigh County woman alleges misplaced chairs at a McDonald's restaurant caused her to fall and break her arm.
Ye Olde Alpha server alleges hole in storage area caused back injuries
WHEELING – A Wheeling property owner and the owner of a restaurant/bar are facing a lawsuit from a server over allegations a hole in the basement storage area caused her to injure her back.
Beckley property owner alleges fire department could not access building during fire because of alley restrictions
BECKLEY – A Beckley property owner alleges the city's fire department could not access the rear of a building during a 2012 fire because the city permitted blockages in an alleyway.
Man alleges doors at New Martinsville Walmart closed on arm and trapped him
NEW MARTINSVILLE – A couple from Friendly is suing Walmart and another company after the husband's arm was trapped in the automatic doors at the store.
Wyoming County Economic Development Authority alleges it is owed proceeds from timber harvesting
PINEVILLE – A Pageton corporation and a Chicago-based company are alleged to have failed to remit proceeds to a Wyoming County agency from timber harvesting.
Supreme Court sides with Rent-A-Center regarding arbitration in workers' comp discrimination case
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals recently sided with Rent-A-Center in a case alleging workers’ compensation discrimination.
Walmart shopper alleges liquid on floor caused fall
HUNTINGTON – A Huntington woman alleges she was injured while shopping at Walmart because she slipped in liquid on the floor.
Cabell County man alleges negligent spinal cord stimulator surgery caused neurological damage
HUNTINGTON – A Cabell County man alleges the negligence of his physician caused neurological damage and the permanent loss of use of his lower extremities.
Woman alleges unsecured box at Pipestem State Park tram caused fall, fractured ankle
HUNTINGTON – A Huntington couple alleges the wife fractured her ankle in a fall from a tram car at Pipestem State Park.
Motorist files suit against Halliburton Energy Services tractor-trailer driver over Marshall County collision
MOUNDSVILLE – A Wheeling man is suing a tractor-trailer driver and his employer over a collision in Marshall County he alleges he couldn't avoid.
Wheeling property owner alleges Mike Enyart & Sons work on sewage lines caused collapse of line
MOUNDSVILLE – A property owner is seeking damages from an Ohio-based underground utility contractor over allegations its work on a sewage line caused damages to the property.
Woman alleges National Health Insurance, Meritain Health failed to pay medical bills
CLARKSBURG – A woman alleges her insurance company has failed to cover any of her medical bills.
Democratic lawmakers urge Justice to veto House education reform bill
CHARLESTON – A chorus of Democratic lawmakers are urging Gov. Jim Justice to veto the recently passed House education bill. House Bill 206 passed the House of Delegates last week, and the state Senate approved it June 24 by an 18-16 vote. Justice has indicated he'll sign it.
Schmid Pipeline Construction alleges it is owed $2 million for Mountaineer Express work
NEW MARTINSVILLE – A pipeline company alleges it is owed more than $2 million for work completed as part of the Mountaineer Xpress Pipeline Project.
Wayne woman alleges physicians failed to provide all requested medical records
HUNTINGTON – A Wayne County woman alleges a Cabell County health care provider has not given her all of the medical records she has requested.
Mingo County woman alleges doctor's failure to diagnose appendicitis resulted in rupture
WILLIAMSON – A Mingo County couple alleges a physician and a medical facility failed to timely diagnose appendicitis.
Coalition of attorneys general releases unredacted complaint against drug makers
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey joined with 43 other attorneys general to release the full. unsealed complaint against national generic drug makers named in a price-fixing lawsuit.