News from February 2013
PERSONNEL FILE: Chambers USA recognizes Bowles Rice attorneys
CHARLESTON - The editors of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business have announced 21 Bowles Rice lawyers will be recognized as “Leaders in their Field” in the publication’s 2013 edition, to be released in June. The publication’s researchers evaluate attorneys practicing in five areas of law in West Virginia: corporate/commercial law; labor & employment law; commercial litigation; natural
PERSONNEL FILE: Law Review names WVU student editor-in-chief
MORGANTOWN - Imad Matini has been named the editor-in- chief of The West Virginia Law Review for 2013-2014. Matini is a second-year law student in the joint JD/MBA program at the West Virginia University College of Law and College of Business and Economics. He was elected to his new position by his peers.
Settlement over alleged shoddy work at Grafton building reached
CLARKSBURG – A Taylor County housing agency will keep and recoup almost 40 percent of a nearly $500,000 contract it paid a Pennsylvania firm to refurbish one of its buildings.
Couple sue WVDOT for car accident
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Department of Transportation Division of Highways is being sued after a woman allegedly sustained injuries because of one of its employees.
Tri Ed Distribution says it wasn't paid
CHARLESTON – Tri Ed Distribution, Inc., is suing Access Document Systems Corporation after it failed to pay for goods and services provided.
Martin Marietta Materials says ST Pipeline failed to pay for supplies
CHARLESTON – Martin Marietta Materials, Inc., is suing ST Pipeline, Inc., after it claims it failed to pay for supplies.
Lawsuit alleges final wages paid too late
CHARLESTON – A former employee is suing Patrick T. Holbrook Action Enterprises, LLC, after he claims it failed to pay his final wages within 72 hours of discharge.
CIVIL FILINGS: Monongalia County
Feb. 20
Bill would set up review of state appellate procedures
House Speaker Rick Thompson announces the initiative, surrounded by delegates who co-sponsored the measure, along with West Virginia Chamber of Commerce President Steve Roberts, third from left, and Chamber Vice President Brenda Harper, fourth from right. Others, from left, are delegates Mike Caputo, John Ellem, Brent Boggs, Randy Swartzmiller, Peggy Smith, Bob Ashley, Harry Keith White and Amanda
CIVIL FILINGS: Wood County
Dec. 7
CIVIL FILINGS: Mason County
Jan. 7
CIVIL FILINGS: Jackson County
Jan. 18
CIVIL FILINGS: Berkeley County
Feb. 14
Widow of coal miner won't get Workers' Comp
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has upheld a Workers’ Compensation Board of Review decision denying Workers’ Compensation benefits to the widow of a coal miner who died of respiratory disease.
Man says piece of metal went down throat, can't get Workers' Comp
CHARLESTON – A man is suing Brite Home Improvement after he claims he was injured while working and the company failed to provide the required Workers’ Compensation insurance
Holtzapfel Law Offices says TV ad didn't deliver
Richard Holtzapfel