News from January 2020
Status hearing for Huntington, Cabell federal opioid cases set for Jan. 27 in Charleston
CHARLESTON — A federal judge has set a status conference for Huntington and Cabell County’s opioid lawsuits that have been sent back to West Virginia.
Wheeling law firm donates $37,000 to charity
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — Bordas & Bordas announced it made a large donation to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Pittsburgh in a partnership with the Pittsburgh Steelers for the 2019-2020 season.
Roush files lawsuit alleging discrimination
CHARLESTON — A top administrative law judge filed a lawsuit against the West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner and the West Virginia Division of Personnel alleging it discriminated against her based on her gender.
Lawsuit filed by former Berkeley Heights Elementary School teachers' aides against media dismissed
MARTINSBURG – A lawsuit filed against more than a dozen media companies by two teachers' aides involved in the alleged abuse of special needs students in Berkeley County was dismissed.
Intermediate appellate court again tops legislative talk about legal reform
CHARLESTON – As the 2020 legislative session gets into gear, it seems the creation of an intermediate appellate court again will be the top legal reform topic facing lawmakers.
Woman claims Mercer County physician's negligence caused bowel injury
PRINCETON – A Monroe County couple is seeking damages from a Princeton physician for complications the wife endured from a surgery.
Guardian of Hilltop Center resident alleges facility failed to prevent multiple falls
FAYETTEVILLE – A Fayette County nursing facility is alleged to have failed to provide a safe environment for a resident who fell multiple times.
Cornelius has questions about Justice-related charities; Governor dismisses claims
CHARLESTON – The chairman of the Wood County Republican Executive Committee questions whether charitable groups associated with Gov. Jim Justice that have raised nearly $117 million have filed all of the proper paperwork with the state.
Blankenship thanks Berger after she refuses to void his federal conviction
BECKLEY – A federal judge ignored a magistrate’s recommendation to void Don Blankenship’s 2015 conviction. In response, Blankenship thanked the judge for doing so.
Man struck by Kanawha Valley Regional Transportation Authority vehicle alleges driver 'appeared distracted'
CHARLESTON – A pedestrian who was struck by a Kanawha Valley Regional Transportation Authority driver and vehicle while walking across the street in Charleston alleges his injuries cost him more than $100,000 in medical treatment.
St. Mary's Medical Center faces suit after woman dies from infection
HUNTINGTON – St. Mary's Medical Center and others are facing a negligence suit filed by the estate of a woman who died during surgery to treat an infection.
Man alleges Altice Technical wrongfully fired him after being injured on the job
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County man claims he was wrongfully fired by Altice Technical Services for failing to appear at work while on physician-ordered medical leave.
South Central Regional Jail inmates allege broken dishwasher caused chemical burns
CHARLESTON – Two South Center Regional Jail inmates who suffered chemical burns from a dishwasher allege the issue was reported but never repaired.
Salem Correctional Center inmate alleges officer used excessive force
CHARLESTON – An inmate at the Salem Correctional Center alleges an officer used excessive force when he posed no threat.
Woman sues Mardi Gras Casino after slipping, fracturing knee at resort restaurant
CHARLESTON – A Summers County woman is seeking damages from the owner of Mardi Gras Casino & Resort after fracturing her knee in a fall at the property.
Morrisey kicks off annual Kids Kick Opioids contest
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced the launch of this year's Kids Kick Opioids contest.
GM named in lawsuit over fatal accident allegedly caused by airbags' failure to deploy
BECKLEY – A lawsuit was filed against General Motors after a man died in an auto accident in Eccles.
Woman seeks damages from Target over injuries from trip, fall caused by pallet at Barboursville store
HUNTINGTON – A woman is suing Target after she was injured in its Barboursville store.
Former Cabell Huntington therapist alleges he was terminated for filing workers' compensation benefits
HUNTINGTON – A former Cabell Huntington Hospital respiratory therapist alleges he faced retaliation and was terminated for filing for workers' compensation benefits.
Man alleges Gestamp West Virginia wrongfully terminated him while he was on medical leave
CHARLESTON – A Lincoln County man claims his employer wrongfully fired him for taking medical leave due to an infection from his emergency appendectomy.