News from November 2019
AG's office provides tips for giving to veteran charities
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office is urging consumers to exercise caution when giving charitable donations to military veterans.
Morrisey's office looks to recoup nearly $5 million in broadband fraud case
CHARLESTON — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office has filed a motion to improve West Virginia’s chance of getting nearly $5 million throught fraud litigation regarding Frontier Communications.
Judge to speak at next Amicus Curiae Lecture Series event
HUNTINGTON — The next lecture in Marshall University's Amicus Curiae Lecture Series is scheduled for Nov. 12, where Judge David J. Barron will speak at the Brad D. Smith Foundation Hall.
Purdue Pharma gets six-month reprieve from lawsuits as legal fees explode
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - The judge overseeing Purdue Pharma’s bankruptcy granted the OxyContin maker and its controlling Sackler family a six-month stay of opioid litigation as they try to negotiate a $10 billion-plus settlement of all outstanding claims.
Newly unsealed case accuses Murray of sexual assault of a second child
WHEELING – The son of Murray Energy’s founder and former CEO is the subject of another lawsuit accusing him of sexual harassment, sexual battery and sexual assault of a minor. The case actually was filed last November, but had been sealed. The state Supreme Court denied a writ Nov. 8, allowing an Ohio Circuit Court order unsealing it to take effect.
Woman sues IRS, state auditor, others over dispute of property deed
CHARLESTON – A woman who acquired the lien on unpaid real estate taxes for real estate is asking a West Virginia court to "protect the physical integrity" of the property and alleges the state's auditor erroneously denied to deliver the deed.
DOT employee sues estate of at-fault driver over injuries sustained in Route 60 crash
CHARLESTON – A West Virginia Department of Transportation employee injured in a vehicle crash working on Route 60 is suing the estate of the at-fault driver.
Judge dismisses AG's consumer claim against Diocese, sends two questions to Supreme Court
PARKERSBURG – A circuit judge has dismissed one claim filed by Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office against the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston and certified two questions to the state Supreme Court. Wood Circuit Judge J.D. Beane’s Nov. 6 order granted the Diocese’s motion to dismiss claims by the AG’s office under the state Consumer Credit and Protection Act. It also stayed the litigation until the certified questions are answered.
Kroger sued by estate of woman who fell over store display and allegedly died due to injury complications
CHARLESTON – Kroger is facing a lawsuit by the estate of a woman over allegations she died from complications of chest injuries she sustained after falling over a store display at a Hinton grocery store.
Man alleges Zimmer prosthetic hip broke in half two years after surgery
CHARLESTON – The makers of a prosthetic hip device are facing a lawsuit by a Kanawha County man whose hip device broke in half about two years after having it inserted.
Wayne County man injured by piece of metal roofing while pumping gas files suit against station's owners
HUNTINGTON – A Wayne County man who was injured when a piece of metal fell from the roof when he was pumping gas at a Wheeler and Clevenger-owned station has filed suit.
Man injured in Interstate 64 accident sues Molemaster, employee driver
CHARLESTON – A Scott Depot man who was injured when his Jeep was rear-ended by a pickup owned by Molemaster is suing the company and its employee.
Customer alleges Charleston auto dealer sold defective Dodge truck
CHARLESTON — A man who purchased a Dodge Truck from a Charleston dealership claims they sold him a vehicle in defective condition and failed to repair the defects properly.
Gilbert worker whose leg was crushed by bulldozer push arm sues mine operators, safety service company
PINEVILLE – A Gilbert man whose leg was crushed by a bulldozer's push arm while working at the Black Bear Preparation Plant in Mingo County has filed a suit over allegations the negligence of the mine's operators and their safety service company led to his injuries.
Woman alleges Martingsburg gun shop has failed to deliver rifle, refund money
WHEELING – A Moundsville widow who had a contract to buy a more than $7,000 BBCW Exhibition Centennial Rifle from a Martinsburg gun shop on behalf of her deceased husband alleges the shop has kept her deposit and continues to delay delivery of the gun.
Resident sues Maples Health Care after fall at nursing, assisted living facility
PRINCETON – An 85-year-old resident of a Bluefield nursing and assisted living facility alleges the facility's failure to provide appropriate staff contributed to her fall that caused a cervical spine fracture and also hindered her recovery.
Judge orders Ohio County Circuit Clerk to explain why she refused to accept law firm's filing
WHEELING – Ohio County’s circuit clerk has been ordered to appear before a circuit judge next week to explain why she allegedly failed to perform her duties by refusing to accept a filing by a Wheeling law firm.
Dingess woman claims Ford dealership used false information on financing agreement
WILLIAMSON – A Dingess woman alleges that a Williamson auto dealership's salesperson falsified information on her car loan application.
Doctor claims Health Plan of West Virginia is withholding $1.6 million in covered benefit reimbursements
WHEELING – An Ohio doctor is claiming The Health Plan of West Virginia has been withholding $1.6 million in reimbursement for treatments allegedly covered under its benefit plans.
Armstead to serve as state Supreme Court Chief Justice in 2020; Jenkins will have turn in 2021
CHARLESTON – Justice Tim Armstead will be Chief Justice of the West Virginia Supreme Court in 2020.