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At The West Virginia Record, we aim to provide comprehensive coverage of West Virginia's legal system so you, our readers, can stay informed about public affairs. As the only legal journal in the state, The Record will spotlight civil cases in our courts. These civil actions, commonly referred to as torts, are often overlooked by mainstream media, yet they significantly affect the lives of our residents.

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Six more suits filed related to 2024 Calhoun County school bus wreck

2 weeks ago | wvrecord.com | Chris Dickerson

GRANTSVILLE – Six more lawsuits have been filed related to the March 2024 Calhoun County school bus crash that injured 19 students. The six new complaints – two were filed May 12 and three May 19 – in Calhoun Circuit Court against Jeffrey Brannon and the Calhoun County Board of Education bring the total number of lawsuits to 15. Attorney Ben Salango is representing the plaintiffs.
Man says Logan Regional medical staff missed stroke symptoms during stay

2 weeks ago | wvrecord.com | Chris Dickerson

PINEVILLE – A Logan County man says medical staff failed to recognize he suffered a stroke during a hospital stay. Ronald J. Vance and his wife Marlene Vance filed their complaint May 16 in Wyoming Circuit Court against Logan General Hospital LLC doing business as Logan Regional Medical Center, Dr. Lonnie Lee Berry, Dr. Kathy Diann Harvey, C-FNP Tami Blankenship and Dr. Anthony Toparis. “The care Mr. Vance received from these medical providers was horrendous,” attorney L.
Goodwin: Prison cruelty 'must be punished'

3 weeks ago | wvrecord.com | Chris Dickerson

CHARLESTON – A former Southern Regional Jail supervisor has been sentenced to 17.5 years in federal prison for his role in covering up the 2022 beating death of an inmate. Chad Lester was sentenced May 15 by U.S. District Judge Joseph R. Goodwin. Lester, 35, was convicted in January on two counts of tampering with a witness and one count of lying to the FBI.
Widow blames CAMC for failing to provide proper care

3 weeks ago | wvrecord.com | Chris Dickerson

CHARLESTON – The widow of a Boone County man says poor medical care at CAMC led to his death. Tammy Gordon, as representative of the estate of Michael Blaine Gordon, filed the wrongful death complaint May 15 in Kanawha Circuit Court against Charleston Area Medical Center Inc. “This is another example of the atrocious care from CAMC’s Emergency Department,” attorney L. Dante diTrapano told The West Virginia Record.
Family behind Allegheny Wood Products cleared of all charges

3 weeks ago | wvrecord.com | Chris Dickerson

Attorneys for the former owners Allegheny Wood Products have announced all criminal charges against the Crites family have been dropped. A special prosecutor appointed to the case filed a motion to dismiss the case, citing lack of evidence of wrongdoing. U.S. District Judge Thomas S. Kleeh granted the motion. The case stemmed from the company being placed into receivership and assets being sold. AWP was one of the state’s largest hardwood businesses.
Three more lawsuits claim sexual misconduct at local Chuck E. Cheese's

3 weeks ago | wvrecord.com | Chris Dickerson

CHARLESTON – Three additional lawsuits have been filed claiming former employees suffered and witnessed repeated sexual misconduct at the Chuck E. Cheese’s location in Charleston. Ian K. Cooper, Kelsie L. Vasquez and Mary E. Smith each have filed lawsuits in recent months against CEC Entertainment doing business as Chuck E. Cheese’s. Ryan Slade, who was a manager, also is named as a defendant in the lawsuits. The first lawsuit was filed last year.
Judge’s order means some NIOSH jobs return to Morgantown

3 weeks ago | wvrecord.com | Chris Dickerson

CHARLESTON – A federal judge has granted a preliminary injunction that would halt the job cuts at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health that could have affected black lung screenings. U.S. District Judge Irene Berger issued her order May 13 in the case of a Kanawha County coal miner who sued the federal government over recent layoffs at the NIOSH facility in Morgantown.
Former college pitcher resolves case involving career-ending surgery

3 weeks ago | wvrecord.com | Chris Dickerson

CHARLESTON – A former college baseball pitcher whose playing career was ended because of unnecessary shoulder surgeries has settled his case with the doctor. Tyler Lafferty filed his complaint last August in Kanawha Circuit Court against Dr. James B. Cox, Charleston Area Medical Center Inc. doing business as CAMC Teays Valley Hospital and CAMC Orthopedics Teays Valley, Dr. Paul Dexter Akers II and Radiology Inc.
State Supreme Court declines to answer 4th Circuit opioid question

3 weeks ago | wvrecord.com | Chris Dickerson

CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court decided not to answer a certified question from the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals about whether the opioid epidemic was a public nuisance. In January, the Fourth Circuit filed its question with the state Supreme Court related to lawsuits filed by the City of Huntington and the Cabell County Commission against drug distributors AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health and McKesson.
Fired woman says Star Plastics discriminated, retaliated against her

3 weeks ago | wvrecord.com | Chris Dickerson

RIPLEY – A former Star Plastics employee says she was the victim of age discrimination, wrongful termination and retaliation. Tara Chambers filed her complaint May 12 in Jackson Circuit Court against Star Plastics, which operates a business in Millwood. The company is a compounder of engineering-grade thermoplastics. It’s headquartered in Ravenswood and has facilities around the world. According to the complaint, Chambers began working for Star Plastics in 2002.