News from January 2020
Man who fled traffic stop, shot in back claims Mannington officer used excessive force
CLARKSBURG – A Harrison County man who was shot in the back after he fled a traffic stop is claiming a Mannington County sheriff's deputy used excessive force.
Kanawha County couple claims HVAC installer did improper, negligent workmanship
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County couple claims the HVAC contractor they hired to install a system in their home did improper workmanship.
Mountain State Floratine alleges Edgewood Country Club owes more than $15,000
CHARLESTON – A Charleston country club is facing a breach of contract suit over allegations it owes more than $14,000 debt for supplies and materials.
Driver injured in Putnam Co. collision file suit against tractor-trailer driver, employers
WINFIELD – A Poca woman injured when a tractor-trailer struck the passenger's side of her vehicle on Route 25 has filed a suit against the driver and his employers.
Milton woman injured in Route 60 crash sues driver, Liberty Mutual
HUNTINGTON – A Milton woman who was injured in a car crash on Route 60 is seeking damages from the driver who struck her vehicle.
On the watch list once again
Four years ago, West Virginia managed to climb out of the judicial hellhole we had wallowed in for more than a decade, but we’ve remained on the American Tort Reform Association’s “Watch List” ever since, perilously close to the hole’s edge and perpetually in danger of slipping back in.
Former Aramark employee says manager sexually harassed, discriminated against her
BLUEFIELD – A former Aramark Uniform employee is suing the company, claiming she was subjected to sexual harassment by her former general manager.
Supreme Court sides with Charleston attorneys in case involving class member in water crisis litigation
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has affirmed a judgment in favor of several Charleston attorneys in an appeal alleging legal malpractice during the water crisis litigation that recently settled.
Man files suit against distributor, installer of Norditrack cycle after detached crank arm causes injuries
WILLIAMSON – A Williamson man who fell and injured himself when his Norditrack Studio cycle's arm became detached is alleging the negligence of the distributor and installer of the bike.
Montgomery General Hospital faces negligence suit after patient falls, sustains fractured pelvis
FAYETTEVILLE – A Montgomery woman who fell while being treated at a hospital for dehydration blames her fall on the medical facility's negligence.
Former Lowe's employee alleges he was terminated due to disability, age
CHARLESTON – Lowe's is facing a lawsuit by a former worker over allegations he fired due to his age and for taking medical leave.
West Virginia Sheet Metal Worker apprentice alleges he was discriminated against because of race
CHARLESTON – A Charleston man who worked as an apprentice for the West Virginia Sheet Metal Worker's Joint Apprenticeship Training Center (JATF) alleges he was discriminated against for being African-American.
Lincoln County man claims Jeep Cherokee did not conform to vehicle warranty
CHARLESTON – A Lincoln County man alleges he was sold a Jeep Cherokee in a defective condition.
Charleston woman injured in I-79 crash sues driver who fell asleep at the wheel
CHARLESTON – A Charleston woman who was injured in a collision on Interstate 79 is seeking damages from a West Hamlin man who allegedly caused the accident.
Blank Rome says pelvic mesh firm owes it almost $500K
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia law firm has filed suit against a Colorado law firm claiming it is owed more than $400,000 for its work in a 2012 pelvic mesh settlement.