News from June 2019
Huntington sues HUD for issues with housing development project funds
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) answered a complaint filed by the City of Huntington alleging the department didn't comply with regulations and is attempting to assess penalties on the city.
WARNER LAW OFFICE PLLC: Alleged Surgical Errors Spark Lawsuit Related to Wire in Body
A man located in a different state recently asserted that a surgeon had failed to remove a wire from his body before sending him home from his procedure more than a decade ago.
WEST VIRGINA SUPREME COURT: Supreme Court Admits Lawyers
The following people were admitted to practice law before the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia on Wednesday, June 12, 2019.
Hearing date set in lawsuit involving Alfredo's
SUMMERSVILLE — A hearing is set on a motion to compel discovery in a lawsuit against Alfredo's of Summersville after a woman claims she was subjected to a hostile work environment by her supervisor.
Opioid lawyers propose a global settlement team; Pa. attorney critical, says it's likely a ploy to boost their fees
CLEVELAND (Legal Newsline) - Acknowledging it is “likely impossible” to negotiate individual settlements on behalf the nearly 2,000 cities and counties suing the opioid industry, plus thousands more watching from the sidelines, plaintiff lawyers have proposed a unique solution: A “negotiation class” designed to strike a global bargain on behalf of every municipality in the country.
Attorney sues dry cleaner for refusing to return clothing
WILLIAMSON — A Williamson attorney is suing Clothesline Dry Cleaners and its owner after he claims the dry cleaner refused to return his items after he dropped them off for cleaning.
Jay Justice, Justice companies sue government agency for reneging on agreement
ROANOKE, Va. — Jay Justice and several of the Justice family companies are suing the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) and the United States Department of the Interior for going back on a settlement agreement.
Estate says Putnam County Bank's actions caused business owner to take his own life
WINFIELD — The estate of the owner of Claxton Smith & Sons Concrete Company is suing Putnam County Bank alleging the bank was the reason the owner took his own life.
Supreme Court says trial court didn't err in refusing to grant new trial
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court decision in denying a new trial in a lawsuit involving a Huntington obstetrician.
Raleigh County debt collection lawsuit against law office dismissed
BECKLEY — A lawsuit filed against the Law Offices of Mitchell D. Bluhm & Associates for its actions in attempting to collect debts for a hospital has been dismissed.
West Virginia is part of 45-state settlement regarding ITT Tech loan company
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, together with 44 other attorneys general, reached a $168 million settlement with a loan company linked to ITT Tech.
Judge signs order allowing every state agency to be named as a defendant in payroll case
CHARLESTON – A circuit judge has signed an order allowing every state agency to be listed as a defendant in a potential class action about wage payment for salaried state employees.
Woman blames Kanawha County doctor for husband's death, saying he failed to diagnose cancer
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County widow alleges her late husband's physician failed to screen him for lung cancer, which she alleges would have prevented his death.
Amedisys Home Health alleged to have unlawfully terminated employee after complaint filing
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman alleges she was unlawfully terminated from her job after filing a complaint with human resources regarding taxes.
Woman says she was fired by RALS ZV Charleston for cooperating with Division of Labor investigation
CHARLESTON – A woman alleges she was terminated by her employers for cooperating with an investigation with a state agency regarding alleged wage and hour law violations.
Mobile Now allegedly failed to pay laid off employees in timely manner
CHARLESTON – A company who laid off employees earlier this year allegedly failed to pay its employees in a timely manner.
Manchin, Justice speak out against Beyond Carbon initiative
CHARLESTON — Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Gov. Jim Justice both spoke out in opposition of former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's Beyond Carbon Initiative.
Belle woman says Fifth Third Bank cashed insurance checks without signature
CHARLESTON – A bank is facing a lawsuit from a Belle woman over allegations it cashed two insurance checks without her authorization.
Mid Atlantic Asset allegedly damaged, failed to pay for rented equipment
CHARLESTON – An Ohio equipment company alleges a St. Albans business failed to pay for equipment it rented.
Homeowner alleges AB Contracting has failed to address landslide in yard
CHARLESTON – A Point Pleasant residential building construction company is alleged to have failed to repair problems related to earth movement at a South Charleston property.