Charleston personal injury blog

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Charleston Area Medical Center, Dr. Robert Shin and Dr. Samuel Rossi alleging that the doctors performed unnecessary hernia repair surgeries during the course of bariatric and weight loss procedures.  The class action, filed in the Circuit Court of Kanawha County, was filed on April 23, 2025....

From Chris Dickerson with the WV Record CHARLESTON – A class action lawsuit claims doctors at Charleston Area Medical Center performed “unnecessary and invasive” hernia surgeries on patients. The complaint, which originally was filed April 23, says the hernia surgeries were performed during bariatric surgeries and that the defendants failed to obtain informed consent...

Recent allegations against former youth pastor John Radcliff have shaken communities across West Virginia, bringing to light the long-term abuse suffered by multiple children under his influence. This case, involving over 60 counts of sexual abuse across several counties, serves as a sobering reminder of the pervasive and devastating impact of sexual violence. For...

Salango Law, PLLC is currently investigating allegations of sex abuse at churches in Lewis, Braxton and Harrison Counties in West Virginia.  A former minister and youth pastor, John Radcliff II (age 57) of Nettie, WV, was arrested and charged with dozens of counts of sexual abuse dating back to 1986. His wife, Kathy Radcliff,...