News from September 2019
Couple sues doctors, Plateau Medical Center after man nearly dies during colonoscopy
FAYETTEVILLE – A man whose colonoscopy nearly cost him his life filed suit against the doctors who performed the procedure and the facility at which it took place.
Mercantile Mortgage accused of predatory lending by Beckley couple
BECKLEY – A Beckley couple alleges a mortgage lender gave them a loan with a principal that exceeded the fair market value of their property.
'Absolute panic' as cities, counties face deadline on opioid 'negotiation class'
CLEVELAND (Legal Newsline) - Cities and counties are worried and confused as they face a November deadline to join or opt out of an unprecedented “negotiation class” that could determine how much money they get from opioid litigation, a lawyer who represents Texas municipalities said.
Clarksburg hires Webb for opioid litigation representation
CHARLESTON – The city of Clarksburg has hired Charleston attorney Rusty Webb to represent it in litigation involving the opioid epidemic plaguing the state.
Man alleges negligent care of Jan-Care Ambulance Service contributed to brother's death
BECKLEY – A Hinton man is suing a medical transportation company alleging that his brother's death was caused in part due to its allegedly negligent care.
Clients allege Trigg Construction Home Improvement failed to complete work
MOUNDSVILLE – A Moundsville couple is suing an Ohio contractor alleging that the work they paid for was done poorly or not completed.
Sixth Circuit seeks answers from judge as states try to derail opioid bellwether trial
CLEVELAND (Legal Newsline) – The judge overseeing nearly 2,000 opioid lawsuits must address concerns that the cases over which he is presiding are an improper power grab by plaintiffs lawyers who signed up cities and counties as clients.
Charleston attorney to volunteer to help with border crisis
CHARLESTON — A Charleston attorney is setting off for Arizona to help immigrants at the border who are seeking asylum.
Mobster's family plans to sue government for his death in West Virginia prison
CHARLESTON — The family of James "Whitey" Bulger is planning on suing the federal government for his death after he was killed in a West Virginia prison last year.
Marmet residents seek compensation for property damage caused by raw sewage
CHARLESTON – Two Marmet residents allege the town has failed to compensate them for property damage caused by raw sewage and wastewater.
Couple alleges Customized Services Administrators improperly denied travel insurance claim over cruise
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County couple alleges a travel agency improperly denied their travel insurance claim.
Steak 'n Shake patron alleges greasy floor caused fall
HUNTINGTON – A Boone County woman is suing a Barboursville casual restaurant over allegations a greasy floor caused her to fall.
Justices back decision to reject coal miner's application for work-related injury
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals found that a coal miner failed to establish that he suffered a work-related injury and that the West Virginia Workers' Compensation Board of Review decision to deny a claim.
National Indemnity seeks more than $30,000 over loss of tractor in I-77 collision
CHARLESTON – An insurance company is seeking restitution from a Michigan-based transportation company over a tractor-trailer collision that occurred in Kanawha County.
Federal judge orders $35 million in damages in 2012 case against Justice Companies
LONDON, Ky. — A federal judge in Kentucky handed down on order in a 2012 case against Kentucky Fuel Corporation and James C. Justice Companies in the amount of $35 million.
Couple alleges Hyundai they purchased from South Charleston dealer is defective
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County couple alleges they were sold a defective vehicle by a South Charleston dealership.
Viking Building Supply of West Virginia allegedly owes more than $50,000 for materials
CHARLESTON – A New Jersey supplies company is suing South Charleston company alleging that it was not paid for materials it purchased.
Former Department of Administration employee files discrimination suit over termination
CHARLESTON – A Charleston man alleges he was unlawfully terminated from his job with the state and that it would not accommodate his medical needs.
Our lawsuit climate is in a holding pattern
Ever feel like you’re just treading water, not really getting anywhere? It’s discouraging. Still, it beats the hell out of being swept downstream and over the falls.
It’s time to get our communities 'vote ready'
CHARLESTON – On this National Voter Registration Day, Sept. 24, the West Virginia Secretary of State’s Elections Office looks forward to efforts which get our communities “vote ready.”