News from March 2019
Attorney General finalizes prescription drug settlement
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Attorney General's Office finalized a settlement with both a drug manufacturer and marketer involving a prescription blood thinner for $3.2 million.
Multidistrict litigation swamps courts as rules struggle to catch up; Is reform on the way?
Multidistrict litigation – sprawling cases sometimes involving thousands of plaintiffs from all over the country – now represents more than half of the civil caseload in federal courts, according to a new survey, yet defendants complain the rules governing them are largely judge-made and haphazardly enforced.
Wheeling Island Gaming is accused of negligence leading to patron's injury
WHEELING — A couple is seeking damages, claiming that a negligent casino employee caused injury to a woman.
Progressive Insurance is accused of firing woman because she was pregnant
CHARLESTON — A woman claims she was terminated from her position due to pregnancy.
Man seeks damages after he says ladder broke beneath him at work
CHARLESTON — A man is seeking damages from a former employer after a ladder reportedly broke under him at work.
Company claims it purchased leads from American Staffing, which then solicited those on list
PINEVILLE — A company alleges a list of clients they bought was subsequently solicited by the company from which they bought the list.
Couple claims Marshall County officials damaged their property while performing sewer work
MOUNDSVILLE — A couple claims their property was damaged by a company doing sewer work.
Ryder Truck claims commercial customer owes over $92,000
CHARLESTON — A truck rental company is seeking more than $92,000 in sums due.
WVU Hospital patient claims he received negligent neurological care
MORGANTOWN — A man alleges that he suffered neurological damages due to negligent medical care.
Kanawha County schools accused of negligence in care of Capitol High student
CHARLESTON — A parent is suing the Kanawha County Board of Education after her minor child was allegedly assaulted at school and threatened by another student.
Man claims Snowshoe wastewater facility directed human waste to his property
MARLINTON — A man is seeking damages after a wastewater treatment company reportedly directed wastewater to his property.
Company claims used trailers it purchased were not the ones delivered
KEYSER —A company claims that they did not receive the items that they agreed to purchase, constituting a breach of contract.
Couple claims QBE Insurance Corp. failed to pay for covered fire damages
RIPLEY — A couple claims their insurance company did not fully cover their damages from a fire.
Democrats want Justice to veto campaign finance reform bill
CHARLESTON – Democratic lawmakers are asking Republican Gov. Jim Justice to veto a bill that would reform state campaign finance laws. Senate Bill 622 would increase numerous caps on campaign contributions for individuals and political action committees. It also would allow federal PACs to continue to receive contributions from undisclosed donors.
After 54 days, Justice appoints Poling as new Raleigh Circuit Court judge
CHARLESTON – Gov. Jim Justice has appointed Darl W. Poling of Beckley to become Raleigh Circuit Court's newest judge. The opening was created when Justice appointed lifelong friend John Hutchison to the state Supreme Court to fill former Justice Allen Loughry's seat. Retired judge Charles M. Vickers has been filling Hutchison’s seat in Raleigh County.
Couple files suit claiming injuries in fall at Glade Springs Resort
BECKLEY – A Putnam County couple recently filed a negligence lawsuit against Glade Springs Real Estate Company and Justice Holdings claiming the woman suffered injuries from a fall on the property.
Investigation of state Supreme Court is over, maybe
The federal investigation of possible wrongdoing by our state Supreme Court justices, which began more than two years ago, finally is over. Unless, of course, it starts up again, which is also a possibility.
Dark money and bullying tactics at the state Capitol
CHARLESTON – For 25 years now, West Virginia and her citizens have been victimized by a ruthless, unrelenting attack. Why? Because corporate billionaires want to increase their profits at the expense of our state's reputation, our bank accounts and our constitutional rights.
Campaign finance legislation provides greater transparency
CHARLESTON – Transparency is the key component of good campaign finance policy. As we progress through the 21st Century, easily accessible and complete information is not only possible, it’s absolutely necessary for citizens to stay informed on how government is spending tax dollars, conducting business and passing laws.
AG's office sues Diocese and former bishop, saying they employed known pedophiles
PARKERSBURG — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has filed a lawsuit alleging the Wheeling-Charleston Diocese and a former bishop, saying they knowingly employed pedophiles.