George Privitera sued Jefferson County Commissioner Patsy Noland on a defamation theory claiming that Defendant post untrue statements about her on an Internet posting that reached 289 subscribers. Plaintiff worked as an information technology support specialist for the county on March 11, 2009, the day Noland sent out the e-mail message.

Plaintiff claimed she was defamed and libeled and t... More...    $5000 (12-03-2010 - WV)

Rakesh Wahi, M.D., appeals the district court’s judgment dismissing his numerous state and federal claims brought against Charleston Area Medical Center, Inc. ("CAMC") regarding the suspension of his medical privileges. The district court concluded most of Wahi’s claims were barred because CAMC qualified for immunity from suit under the Health Care Quality Improvement Act ("HCQIA" or "the Act"... More...    $0 (04-10-2009 - WV)

This is an appeal by Patrick B. Belcher (hereinafter "Appellant") from a February 7, 2001, order of the Circuit Court of Kanawha County granting summary judgment in favor of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., (hereinafter "Wal-Mart") in a civil action originated by the Appellant for defamation and unlawful detention. The Appellant contends that genuine issues of material fact exist and that the lower court er... More...    $0 (05-08-2002 - WV)

Constructive discharge, tortious interference with employment opportunities, defamation, invasion of privacy, and intentional infliction of emotional distress by former employee of defendant. Plaintiff was employed by CAMC as a registered nurse. When Smith was assigned to supervise the unit where Tudor worked, she reduced staffing to Tudor alone which she believed to be inadequate for patient sa... More...    $1086000 (12-15-1995 - WV)