News from March 2019
Man claims West Virginia Automobile company driver negligently struck his car
CHARLESTON — A man is seeking damages, alleging a negligent driver struck his car.
Supreme Court allows excessive force lawsuit to continue
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that an excessive force lawsuit can continue in Kanawha Circuit Court.
Governor signs bill moving Medicaid Fraud Control Unit from DHHR to AG's office
CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice has signed a bill that will move the state's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit to the state Attorney General's office. Senate Bill 318 was signed into law earlier this week. Attorney General Patrick Morrisey praised the move, calling it "a bold step that will significantly strengthen the state’s fight against Medicaid fraud."
Supreme Court upholds valuation of Mercer Mall in $9 million dispute with property owner
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that an assessment performed by the Mercer County Assessor's Office was fair and equitable.
World Wide Equipment accused of creating racially hostile work environment
CHARLESTON — A former employee alleges he was caused distress when members of his workplace treated him in a racially hostile manner.
Former Wendy's worker seeks damages for injuries she claims were caused by exploding fryer
BECKLEY — An individual is suing Wendy's after suffering injuries from allegedly not being trained to use a fryer at Wendy's.
Supreme Court says DHHR has qualified immunity in child custody case
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals recently ruled the state's Department of Health and Human Resources is entitled to qualified immunity in a case involving the guardianship of a minor.
Couple claims they were harassed by calls from Dynamic Recovery Solutions
HUNTINGTON — A couple claims they were harassed by telemarketers.
Stanley Steemer accused of bilking customers out of deceptive fuel surcharges
CHARLESTON — A customer is filing a class-action lawsuit, claiming a floor cleaning company overcharged for fuel costs.
Policyholder claims Liberty Mutual failed to fully compensate him for fire damage
ELKINS — A policyholder is seeking damages, claiming his insurance company failed to fully reimburse him following a fire.
Man claims Tractor Supply Co. forklift driver dropped a safe on him
BLUEFIELD — A man is seeking damages, claiming he was injured when a safe was dropped on him.
Former patient accuses Morgantown physician of medical negligence
MORGANTOWN — A former patient is seeking damages, claiming he was not given the proper standard of care by a medical professional.
Tree trimmer claims he was told to leave safety of bucket, leading to fall from more than 40 feet
MOUNDSVILLE — A man is seeking damages, claiming he was injured when he was caused to fall from a tree during a tree-trimming job.
Borrowers claim Ally Financial placed harassing phone calls for 6 months
SUMMERSVILLE — Two women are seeking damages, claiming they were harassed by a lender for six months.
Homeowners association accused of negligence that damaged Morgantown couple's property
MORGANTOWN — A couple claims their property was damaged due to the negligence of a property management association.
Couple claims property was damaged by construction, landslide on adjacent lot
MOUNDSVILLE — A couple is seeking damages, claiming their property was damaged by construction taking place next to their property.
Paving company driver is accused of negligence, reckless driving
POINT PLEASANT — A driver is seeking damages, claiming he was injured in a car accident with a negligent commercial driver.
One of Bransfield's employees files lawsuit, claims former bishop sexually molested him
WHEELING – A former altar server and secretary to resigned Catholic Bishop Michael J. Bransfield has filed a lawsuit claiming the bishop sexually molested him.
Monongalia judge denies reinstatement for suspended WVU women's basketball player
MORGANTOWN – A suspended member of West Virginia University’s women’s basketball team has been denied reinstatement by a Monongalia County judge.
West Virginia needs more negative campaigning
There are at least two aspects of every campaign: the case the candidate makes for himself and the case he makes against his opponent. The first is inevitably positive, the second inevitably negative – though not necessarily mean-spirited.