News from May 2019
Westlake Chemical files suit against insurers over coverage of damages from tank car rupture
MOUNDSVILLE – A chemical company alleges several insurance companies failed to indemnify it for losses incurred when a chlorine tank car ruptured in Proctor in 2016.
Inmate files suit against Equifax, others over allegedly inaccurate credit reports
KINGWOOD – A man currently incarcerated at Federal Correctional Institution, Hazelton alleges inaccurate information is listed on his credit reports.
Woman alleges damaged concrete at Elm Grove Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram caused fall
WHEELING – A Wheeling woman alleges she was injured in a fall at an auto dealership because of damaged concrete.
BUCHANAN INGERSOLL & ROONEY: Pittsburgh's Third-Largest Law Firm Re-Elects CEO - Pittsburgh Business Times
Pittsburgh Business Times highlights the firm's unanimous re-election of Joe Dougherty as CEO and managing director in "Pittsburgh's Third-Largest Law Firm Re-Elects CEO."
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF PENNSYLVANIA: U.S. Attorney Recognizes Police Week
U.S. Attorney David J. Freed recognizes the service and sacrifice of federal, state, and local police officers on the occasion of National Police Week, which is being observed Sunday, May 12 to Saturday, May 18, 2019.
FLAHERTY SENSABAUGH BONASSO PLLC: Caleb Knight to Serve on Charleston Area Alliance Economic Development Committee
Caleb Knight recently joined the Charleston Area Alliance Economic Development Committee.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF WEST VIRGINIA: U.S. Attorney recognizes police week
U.S. Attorney Bill Powell recognized the service and sacrifice of federal, state, local, and tribal police officers on the occasion of National Police Week, which is being observed Sunday, May 12 to Saturday, May 18, 2019.
Widow of Upper Big Branch miner receives settlement from federal government
BECKLEY — A widow of a miner who died in the Upper Big Branch Mine explosion in 2010 received $550,000 settlement from the federal government
Former state senator sues sheriff's department for unlawful arrest
CHARLESTON — A former state senator is suing the Clay County Sheriff's Department and the Clay County Commission, alleging he was unlawfully arrested.
Woman alleges West Virginia University Institute of Technology wrongfully terminated her
BECKLEY – A Fayette County woman alleges she was terminated by her employer after she was tardy to work because of a doctor's appointment.
Proposed class action filed against Zoll Medical over alleged exposure of sensitive information by vendor
CHARLESTON – Two individuals allege their privacy was breached by the supplier of LifeVest wearable defibrillators when sensitive information was exposed.
Woman alleges officer sexually harassed her at Tygart Valley Regional Jail
CHARLESTON – A woman alleges that she was abused and sexually harassed by a female correctional officer while at a Belington facility.
Woman files predatory lending suit against Carrington Mortgage Services regarding Elkview property
CHARLESTON – A woman alleges a fraudulent loan was made on her late parents' property based on a bogus appraisal.
Some Kanawha County court documents now available to online subscribers
CHARLESTON – Three of Kanawha County’s seven circuit judges now allow subscribers to an online service to view documents in cases assigned to them.
State Supreme Court agrees with recommended sanctions for Loughry
CHARLESTON — The state Supreme Court agrees with recommended sanctions for former state Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry.
West Virginia, four other states filing suits against Purdue Pharma for opioid marketing
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced a lawsuit May 16 against Purdue Pharma and its former CEO for the marketing of opioids. West Virginia is one of five states to sue Purdue for its actions.
Nurse claims she was retaliated against after reporting alleged chart issues
SUMMERSVILLE – A Nicholas County woman alleges she was constructively discharged from her employment as a nurse after she made a report about the alleged falsifying of medical records.
Daughter of former Hidden Valley Center resident files suit over care
FAYETTEVILLE – An Oak Hill woman is suing a health care facility over an injury sustained by her late mother while in its care.
Guest names Mountaineer Park, Eldorado Resorts in suit over pool injury
NEW CUMBERLAND – An Ohio woman is suing a Chester resort and casino after she was injured in the pool due to an alleged trip and fall hazard.
Consumer alleges Jeep has defects, seeks cancellation of contract
CHARLESTON – A Marshall County woman alleges the new Jeep she purchased nearly two years ago has defects.