Miracle Meadows School litigation moves forward in Kanawha County
On July 3, 2024, Kanawha Circuit Judge Dave Hardy ruled that all cases involving former students at Miracle Meadows School will remain in Kanawha County. Former students have until age 36 to file sexual abuse and assault claims. Hundreds of students at Miracle Meadows School in Salem, West Virginia were sexually abused, starved, placed...
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WV family awarded $848,000 in medical malpractice trial
A Raleigh County, WV jury awarded the Estate of Frederick Sean Bailey $848,000 on October 17, 2023, following an eight-day jury trial. On May 20, 2018, Mr. Bailey presented to the emergency department at Raleigh General Hospital with complaints of fever, and shortness of breath. Vital signs demonstrated low oxygen saturation and a diagnosis...
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Top Reasons for Insurance Claims Denials and What You can do After
As adults, we prepare for the unexpected by ensuring that our property and health have adequate insurance coverage to repair any damages we suffer. But when our coverage fails us and an insurance claim is denied, it is extremely unsettling and worrisome. Let's consider why this may happen and what steps to take when...
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Kanawha County BOE and Holz Elementary School families reach $11.75M settlement
FacebookTwitterEmailSMS By Jarett Lewis July 31, 2023 - 8:45 pm CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Civil cases regarding the abuse inside of a special needs classroom by a teacher at Holz Elementary settled in a record way. According to the West Virginia Board of Risk and Insurance Management, the cases settled for a combined $11,750,000, a record amount...
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