News from September 2022
Man sues Cabell, HIMG for removing non-cancerous kidney
HUNTINGTON — A man alleges Cabell Huntington Hospital violated the West Virginia Medical Professional Liability Act when its employees removed his kidney.
United States Attorney to host civil rights forum
United States Attorney to host civil rights forum.
Woman sues Kroger for injuries from black ice
HUNTINGTON — A Milton woman is suing Kroger claiming it failed to properly treat its parking lot for black ice and caused her injuries.
Woman sues Cabell Huntington Hospital for son's birth injuries
HUNTINGTON — A Kentucky woman is suing Cabell Huntington Hospital and Marshall University Board of Governors alleging her infant was injured during his birth.
State certificate of need laws harm patients, report says
CHARLESTON – West Virginia’s certificate of need laws harm patients and deter millions of dollars in health care investment in the state, according to a report released today.
WV State Bar joint service project supports Mission WV programs
The West Virginia (WV) State Bar Board of Governors (BOG) and Young Lawyers Section are spearheading a joint service project to raise funds for Mission WV’s emergency fund.
Attorney General Morrisey Announces Preston – Fairmont Senior as Opioid Abuse Prevention Game of the Week
Attorney General Morrisey Announces Preston – Fairmont Senior as Opioid Abuse Prevention Game of the Week.
Woman claims she was fired from Pizza Hut for not wearing a hat at work
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman claims she was fired by a Pizza Hut franchisee after she refused to wear a hat because of migraines.
Mingo couple sues county officials, officers after witnessing fatal shooting of son
CHARLESTON – A Mingo County couple has filed a lawsuit against a host of county officials and law enforcement after they watched their son be shot and killed during a traffic stop earlier this year.
Morrisey goes up against Biden administration again in appeals court
ATLANTA – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office argued to protect the authority of states to lower taxes for citizens in federal court.
Man says he was victim of racial discrimination at work
CHARLESTON – A Black man says he was the victim of racial discrimination while working for a healthcare company.
Transgender woman accuses Chemours of discrimination, wrongful termination
CHARLESTON – A transgender woman says they were the victim of discrimination and wrongful termination while working for The Chemours Company.
Former employee says Marmet, mayor wrongfully terminated his employment
CHARLESTON — A former employee is suing the Town of Marmet and Mayor David Fontalbert alleging he was wrongfully terminated from his employment with the city.
S&S Engineers sues JustTech for breach of contract
CHARLESTON — S&S Engineers is suing JustTech alleging breach of contract for failure to uphold its agreement.
Steptoe & Johnson Welcomes New Chief Financial Officer and Director of Recruiting
Steptoe & Johnson Welcomes New Chief Financial Officer and Director of Recruiting.
Inmate sues DCR for injuries, violation of rights
CHARLESTON — A man is suing the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation alleging he was injured while residing at a correctional facility.
Charleston woman sues homeowner corporation for injuries from fall
CHARLESTON — A Charleston woman is suing Housing Innovations Corporations for injuries she sustained while walking her dog when she tripped on uneven pavement.
United States Attorney Announces $907,074.64 Health Care Fraud Settlement
United States Attorney Announces $907,074.64 Health Care Fraud Settlement.
Judge denies injunction to keep Senate, Capitol Police from stopping recordings
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha Circuit Court judge says state Senate leaders and Capitol Police didn’t cause a Greenbrier County woman undue harm when she was threatened with arrest for recording Senate debate about abortion legislation.
Woman sues Cabell Huntington Hospital for injuries
HUNTINGTON — A woman is suing Cabell Huntington Hospital claiming after she was injured after surgery when an unknown hospital employee was helping her from the hospital bed to a wheelchair.