Monthly Archives: January 2013

Arbitration agreement scrapped in nursing home case

CHARLESTON – The state’s high court has denied a petition by a nursing home seeking to prevent a circuit court from enforcing its order that prevented the nursing home’s invocation of an arbitration agreement. Justice Robin Jean Davis delivered the … Read More »

Kanawha County, State Supreme Court

Congressional redistricting case dismissed from federal court

CHARLESTON – U.S. District Court Judge Robert B. King has dismissed the remaining two counts of a 2011 lawsuit brought by the Jefferson County Commission regarding Congressional redistricting. The Jefferson County Commission, Patricia Noland, Dale Manuel and intervening plaintiff Thornton … Read More »

Federal Court, Kanawha County, News

Woman loses latest round of litigation with Shepherd University

CHARLESTON – In a memorandum decision filed Jan. 25, the state Supreme Court affirmed the Circuit Court of Jefferson County’s dismissal of a civil action against Shepherd University filed by Sharon Mueller, who has a long history of litigation against … Read More »

Jefferson County, News, State Supreme Court

PERSONNEL FILE: Two attorneys join Hendrickson & Long

CHARLESTON – Hendrickson & Long, PLLC is pleased to welcome Gene W. Bailey II and Christopher S. Arnold as attorneys to the firm. Arnold joined the firm’s litigation practice. He focuses his practice in the areas of general insurance defense … Read More »

News, Personnel File

PERSONNEL FILE: Steptoe & Johnson expands Utica shale presence

BRIDGEPORT – Steptoe & Johnson has expanded its presence in the Utica shale with the opening of a new office in Canton, Ohio. The Canton office is the firm’s second Ohio location – along with an office in Columbus – … Read More »

News, Personnel File

PERSONNEL FILE: Jackson Kelly attorneys recognized as leading women lawyers of 2013

CHARLESTON – Jackson Kelly PLLC is pleased to announce that several of the firm’s attorneys were recently named by Best Lawyers® in the 2013 Women Leaders in Law. The seven honorees are featured in the January issue of The American … Read More »

News, Personnel File

PERSONNEL FILE: Jackson Kelly management updates

CHARLESTON – Jackson Kelly PLLC attorneys Michael D. Foster and Brian R. Swiger have been re-elected as Managing Member and Assistant Managing Member of the firm. In addition, Louis. S. Southworth, II was re-elected as chairman of the firm’s Executive … Read More »

News, Personnel File

Motorcyclist sues physician for car accident, amputated leg

CHARLESTON – A motorcyclist is suing the physician he claims caused him injuries sustained in a car accident. Dr. Cyrus J. Mali and Cyrus J. Mali MD, Inc., were named as defendants in the suit. On Jan. 5, Christopher J. … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Clay County woman says Pjax employee caused accident

CHARLESTON – A Clay County woman is suing Pjax, Inc., after she was injured in a car accident caused by one of its employees. Jason Lee Thomas, an employee of Pjax, was also named as a defendant in the suit. … Read More »

Kanawha County, News, Personal Injury

City of Charleston blamed for car accident

CHARLESTON – The City of Charleston is being sued for a car accident allegedly caused by a police officer. Eva Robinson and the Charleston Police Department were also named as defendants in the suit. On May 18, 2011, Robin Moss … Read More »

Kanawha County, News, Personal Injury

Law firm says Stonegate Construction failed to pay for legal services

CHARLESTON – The Charleston law firm of Johnstone & Gabhart is suing Stonegate Construction, Inc., after it claims it has failed to pay for legal services for the last two years. Karen Hiehle was also named as a defendant in … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Woman sues Windham Professionals, alleges harassment

CHARLESTON – A woman is suing Windham Professionals, Inc., after she claims it has contacted her multiple times even after she informed them she was being represented by counsel. Sheila D. Allen claims the defendant has attempted to contact her … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Mason County man sues business partner

CHARLESTON – A Mason County man is suing his business partner after he claims she has been using company accounts to pay for her personal expenses. Lydia M. Beirne and Elk Meadow Energy, LLC, were named as defendants in the … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

SWVA says Elkhart owes nearly $70K for steel products

HUNTINGTON – SWVA, Inc., is suing Elkhart Metal Distributing, Inc., after it claims it owes nearly $70,000 for steel products. In September and October, Elkhart purchased steel products from SWVA on six different occasions, according to a complaint filed Jan. … Read More »

Cabell County, News

T&C Drywall sues over Holiday Inn Express project in Cross Lanes

HUNTINGTON – T&C Drywall, Inc., is suing Tri State Hotels, LLC, for failing to pay for drywall and labor it provided for its Holiday Inn Express project. T&C Drywall and the defendant entered into a contract whereby T&C was to … Read More »

Cabell County, News