News from March 2020
Huntington woman claims landlord negligence after allegedly falling on sidewalk
HUNTINGTON — A woman claims her landlord was negligent after falling on water and mud buildup on the sidewalk and suffering injuries
Couple sues FCA US after wife was injured when Jeep Cherokee allegedly shifted into gear
MORGANTOWN — A couple is suing FCA US and others claiming their Jeep Cherokee suddenly shifted into gear, rolled down their driveway and crashed.
City National Bank sues Kanawha doctor for more than $80,000
CHARLESTON — City National Bank has filed suit against a Kanawha County physician and his practice alleging a more than $88,000 loan debt.
Worker claims negligence after slipping on wet floor at Taylor Health Care
GRAFTON — Taylor Health Care Center is facing a suit filed by a worker who slipped on a wet floor caused by a damaged ceiling.
Medicaid unit adds punch to AG’s fraud fight
CHARLESTON – West Virginia gained a huge advantage in its fight against waste, fraud and abuse with the transfer of the state’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit.
U.S. Senators need to support Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act
West Virginia has borne the brunt of rising prescription drug prices. As a working-class state, many of our neighbors can’t afford their needed medications after the pharmaceutical industry has hiked the prices of common prescription drugs.
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Celebrates National Consumer Protection Week In North Central West Virginia
Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced his office will host various events across north central West Virginia aimed at consumer education and fighting fraud as part of National Consumer Protection Week 2020.
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Urges House To Support Legislation To Protect Health Care For Preexisting Conditions
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey urged the state House of Delegates to support legislation aimed at maintaining protections for those with preexisting conditions.
NELSON MULLINS: PitchBook Recognizes Nelson Mullins’ Emerging Companies and Venture Capital Practices with Global, National Rankings
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP has once again been recognized by PitchBook Data, Inc. in its “2019 Annual Global League Tables” as among the most active law firms advising startups and venture capital firms.
WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS: Judge Bloom to preside over mock trial for the Big Bad Wolf
–Thirteenth Judicial Circuit (Kanawha County) Judge Louis H. “Duke” Bloom presided over a mock trial for the Big Bad Wolf at 10 a.m. Thursday, February 27, in his courtroom in the Kanawha County Judicial Annex, 111 Court Street, Charleston.
WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS: Graduation Ceremony to Highlight Treatment Court Day at the Legislature
The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia will host a treatment court graduation for 16 Adult Drug Court participants on Thursday, March 5, in the Supreme Court Courtroom in the East Wing of the West Virginia Capitol.
House Finance Committee votes to send intermediate court bill to full House
CHARLESTON — The House Finance Committee voted on Monday to favorably report Senate Bill 275 to the House floor to be discussed.
Former Ramaco employee claims he was fired for being in opioid addiction recovery
WINFIELD — A former Ramaco utility crew worker claims he was fired for being in opioid addiction recovery.
Wife claims husband's lack of treatment for high blood pressure at Thomas Memorial led to his heart attack, death
CHARLESTON — The wife of a man who suffered a heart attack and died at Thomas Memorial is claiming the hospital and one of its physicians failed to treat his severe hypertension months prior to his death.
Man claims he was beaten, taunted by Saint Albans police during arrest despite his compliance
CHARLESTON — A man claims he was beaten and maliciously taunted by Saint Albans police officers during his arrest despite complying with officers.
Estate of woman who suffered cardiac arrest claims negligence of Wheeling Hospital, staff
WHEELING — The estate of a woman who died after suffering two cardiac arrests while being treated at Wheeling Hospital is claiming negligence.
Nurse sues DHHR over alleged false background report
CHARLESTON — An RN is suing the West Virginia Department of Health and Services claiming they gave a false background report that caused her to lose a job offer.
Terrastone alleges West Virginia granite, glass company owes them more than $60,000
CHARLESTON — Terrastone is alleging a West Virginia granite and glass company owes them more than $60,000 for materials.
Owners of oil, gas interest for Doddridge County property claim Antero violated lease agreement
WEST UNION — The owners of oil and gas interest for a Doddridge County property claim Antero Resources' pooling of a horizontal wellbore on their property violates their lease agreement.
Plaintiff lawyers and their experts push FDA panel to expand definition of asbestos; Pills, chewing gum among products possibly affected
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - A fierce behind-the-scenes conflict is growing as law firms that specialize in asbestos litigation urge the Food and Drug Administration to broaden the definition of mineral particles believed to cause disease while industry representatives try to make it narrower.