News from June 2019
As usual, the MDL club negotiates in its own behalf
U.S. District Judge Dan Polster conceded that the issues being adjudicated in the multidistrict litigation he’s overseeing in Cleveland against opioid manufacturers and distributors “should be handled by the legislative and executive branches, our federal government, and our state governments.”
God ordains strength out of the mouths of babes
Telling a story through Biblical and media quotes
Whistleblower's lawsuit alleging scheme at Wheeling Hospital defrauded Medicare transferred to West Virginia
PITTSBURGH – The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania recently agreed to transfer a federal whistleblower lawsuit that alleges a hospital overpaid physicians in a scheme to funnel millions in services to the hospital to a federal court in West Virginia.
JCPenney shopper alleges mat caused fall and injuries at Huntington Mall store
HUNTINGTON – A Scott Depot woman alleges she was injured at a Barboursville department store because of a mat in front of the exit.
Couple alleges Mingo Co. school didn't notify about suspect in building with weapon
WILLIAMSON – Two Gilbert parents allege that their 6-year-old daughter's school district failed to notify parents when a suspect with a deadly weapon was apprehended at an elementary school.
Owners allege mold problems in home caused by CMH Homes' negligent construction
WINFIELD – A Winfield couple alleges they had to abandon their home because of mold issues because the builder failed to properly construct the home.
Wyoming Financial owner alleged to have trespassed on Delbarton man's property
WILLIAMSON – A Delbarton man alleges an individual trespassed on his property and incorrectly told him his suit over an alleged illegal loan had been dismissed.
Moundsville woman alleges State Farm didn't timely handle claim over house fire
MOUNDSVILLE – A Moundsville woman alleges her insurer failed to timely pay her claim for damages after a 2018 house fire determined to be incendiary in nature.
Professional Highwall Mining Services alleges Omega companies owe more than $85,000
BECKLEY – A Raleigh County business alleges it is owed more than $85,000 from a mining company for goods it purchased.
FITZSIMMONS LAW FIRM: Bob Fitzsimmons Bestowed Honorary Degree From WVU College Of Law
It was a great day to be a Mountaineer as Bob Fitzsimmons was bestowed an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the West Virginia University College of Law at its recent graduation ceremony.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF WEST VIRGINIA: United States Attorney Mike Stuart Issues Statement in Recognition of West Virginia Day
United States Attorney Mike Stuart issued the following statement in recognition of West Virginia Day.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF WEST VIRGINIA: Deputy Attorney General recognizes district employees
Administrative Officer Fawn Thomas, Reentry Coordinator Ashley Lough, and Litigation Support Specialist Tracie Weaver of the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Northern District of West Virginia were three of 172 members of the Department of Justice recognized by Deputy Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen, and Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys (EOUSA) Director James Crowell, IV at the 35th Director’s Awards Ceremony in Washington D.C.
JACKSON KELLY PLLC: Danielle M. Waltz Selected for Membership in IADC
We are pleased to announce member Danielle M. Waltz was selected for membership to the International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC).
Judge denies union's Motion to Dismiss from sexual harassment, retaliatory discharge case
WHEELING – A circuit judge has denied a union’s request to be dismissed from a lawsuit alleging sexual harassment and retaliatory discharge by the union’s business manager.
Altria seeks to dismiss lawsuit about cigarette additives
ELKINS — Altria Group filed a motion to dismiss in a lawsuit alleging it negligently used additives in its cigarettes.
Supreme Court sides with police department in appeal by officers
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals sided with the Martinsburg Police Civil Service Commission in a case challenging the commission’s decision to award points to a candidate on competitive exam for promotion based on education credentials.
Berger approves plan for Justice sanction payments
BECKLEY — Federal Judge Irene Berger issued an order approving Justice Energy's plan to repay $1.23 million in sanctions by the federal government in a case filed by James River Equipment Virginia.
Woman sues doctor, practice for severe injuries
PRINCETON — A Princeton woman is suing a physician and her practice after she claims the doctor breached the standard of care and caused her severe injuries.
Wheeling Hospital lawsuit transferred to West Virginia federal court
WHEELING — A Pennsylvania federal judge granted a request to transfer a case filed against Wheeling Hospital from the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia.
Lawsuit accusing company of man's death has venue change
CLARKSBURG —A lawsuit filed against Environmental Reclamation Solutions for a Harrison County man's death was transferred from the federal court in Wheeling to the federal court in Clarksburg.