News from May 2019
Father recounts loss of son in Oklahoma Johnson & Johnson opioid trial
NORMAN, Okla. (Legal Newsline) – Fighting back tears, a father who lost his son to an opioid overdose recounted the nightmare during testimony in a trial alleging that Johnson & Johnson flooded the state with addictive drugs for profit.
Wheeling Coin, driver alleged to have failed to obey traffic control device in Wheeling crash
WHEELING – An Ohio County couple is seeking damages from a limited liability company over an auto accident that occurred in Wheeling.
Get the science right before rushing to regulate
In most use cases, we are told, there exists no viable alternative to PFAS, which portends the real potential outrage here. In the end, banning PFAS would mean consumers would be deprived of their iPhones and pharmaceuticals; it would make air travel less safe and automobiles more polluting.
Black teacher alleges race was factor in firing from Southwestern Community Action Council
HUNTINGTON – A Cabel County woman alleges her African-American race was a factor in her termination as a teacher in a Head Start program.
Bluefield man alleges rotted utility pole caused low-hanging electrical lines and his injuries
PRINCETON – A man is suing several utility companies alleging he was injured while working on the roof of a Bluefield property by low-hanging electrical lines.
Former Arch Coal employee alleges sleep apnea, shoulder injury factors in termination
GRAFTON – A Taylor County man is suing his former employer alleging that he was retaliated against due to health concerns before being terminated.
Hunter: Case is about abating 'worst' man-made crisis; J&J: Case is about damages - not abatement
NORMAN, Okla. (Legal Newsline) - Admitting there is a high potential for abuse in opioid medications, Johnson & Johnson attorney Larry Ottaway said during opening arguments on Tuesday that physicians prescribing its medications Nucynta and Duragesic know this risk and have to know it to be licensed.
Logan Regional Medical Center named in suit over patient's death
CHARLESTON – An estate administrator has filed suit against a hospital and two doctors over a patient's 2018 death.
Former Raleigh General Hospital patient alleges unsecured bed caused fall, fracture
BECKLEY – A Raleigh County woman alleges an unsecured bed caused her to fall and fracture a bone in her leg.
Woman alleges she injured arm, shoulder in fall at Greg's Deli in Moundsville
MOUNDSVILLE – A Marshall County woman is suing a Moundsville deli alleging that she was injured in a trip and fall.
Bank alleges Raleigh County business owes more than $180,000 on loan
BECKLEY – A bank alleges a Raleigh County business defaulted on a loan.
Physician claims West Virginia Board of Medicine unfairly listed him in malpractice report
CHARLESTON — A doctor is suing the West Virginia Board of Medicine, alleging he was unfairly listed in a medical malpractice lawsuit.
Elite Property & Development alleged to owe more than $24,000 on loan
BECKLEY – A bank alleges a Raleigh County business owes more than $20,000 on a loan.
Opening remarks in opioid case against Johnson & Johnson alleges greed created drug epidemic
NORMAN, Okla. (Legal Newsline) – Opening arguments began Tuesday in a first-ever trial in attempt to hold drug manufacturers accountable for an opioid over-dose crisis, accusing Johnson & Johnson and its subsidiary company Janssen Pharmaceuticals of providing medications for profit that destroyed thousands of lives.
Empowering parents, students and educators shouldn't be controversial
CHARLESTON – While some opponents of comprehensive education reform cheered its defeat during the 2019 regular legislative session, students, parents, and rank-and-file teachers have little reason to celebrate.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF WEST VIRGINIA: Law enforcement and other community leaders honored by U.S. Attorney at awards ceremony
Five law enforcement representatives and one community leader were recognized for their outstanding work in the greater Martinsburg area.
Car buyer files suit against Todd Judy Ford, others over gap insurance policy
CHARLESTON – A Hurricane woman alleges a car dealership failed to comply with a gap insurance policy.
Doctor claims she was unfairly listed in malpractice settlement report
CHARLESTON — A doctor is suing the state board of medicine, alleging she was unfairly included in a medical malpractice complaint report.
Woman claims auto dealership tampered with her vehicle's odometer
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing a dealership, alleging she was sold a car with an odometer that had been tampered with.
St. Albans man alleges Wells Fargo improperly foreclosed on home
CHARLESTON – A St. Albans man alleges his mortgage servicer improperly foreclosed on his home.