News from December 2009
Former employee sues Keaton's Collision Center, owner after attacked at work
HUNTINGTON -- A former employee is suing Keaton's Collision Center and its owner after being attacked by a co-worker.
Inmate sues former attorney for fraud, malpractice
HUNTINGTON -- A man is suing an attorney for fraud, attorney deceit and attorney malpractice, among other things.
Former employee sues Marshall University
HUNTINGTON -- A former employee is suing Marshall University after she claims she was fired for refusing to work in unsafe work conditions.
Couple sues CAMC, pediatric surgeon for daughter's injury
CHARLESTON -- A couple is suing Charleston Area Medical Center and a pediatric surgeon after their infant child was injured during an operation.
Couple names 66 companies in asbestos case
CHARLESTON -- A man and his wife named 66 companies in a lawsuit after he was diagnosed with asbestosis and mesothelioma.
PERSONNEL FILE: Jackson Kelly's Energy Practice ranked one of nation's largest by Law360
CHARLESTON -– Jackson Kelly was ranked second in the nation for percentage of attorneys practicing in the energy industry among firms with 100 or more lawyers, according to Law360's 2009 practice area survey.
Man sues Worldwide Equipment, manager for failure to stand behind warranty
CHARLESTON -- A man is suing Worldwide Equipment Inc. and its manager for failing to stand behind a warranty.
Man sues TGI Friday's for injury
CHARLESTON -- A man is suing after injuring himself in a restroom at TGI Friday's.
Majority went too far in legal malpractice case, dissenters say
Davis CHARLESTON – Three Justices of the Supreme Court of Appeals decided the rights of legal malpractice defendant Douglas Rockwell even though he wasn't a party to the case before them, according to two dissenters.
State sues Hurricane company for failing to file payroll reports
CHARLESTON -- The State of West Virginia is suing a Hurricane business for failing to timely file its gross payroll required by State Code on at least 29 occasions.
Man sues former employer, supervisor for discrimination
CHARLESTON -- A former employee is suing Coal River Energy and his supervisor for discrimination.
A New Year's Resolution
As Ronald Reagan once observed, "The nine most terrifying words in the English language are: 'I'm from the government, and I'm here to help.'"
One Shot Whitetail Deer Hunt exceeds expectations
CHARLESTON -– Preliminary figures for the recent Governor's One Shot Whitetail Deer Hunt show that the event grossed more than $73,000, according to Gov. Joe Manchin.
PERSONNEL FILE: Kanawha Magistrate Aaron to receive King award
Aaron CHARLESTON -- Kanawha County Magistrate Kim Aaron has been selected by the Martin Luther King Jr. West Virginia Holiday Commission to be honored with the "Living the Dream" Sharing of Self award.
PERSONNEL FILE: Weber named to Gabriel Project Board
Weber CHARLESTON -- Kay Casto & Chaney has announced that member attorney Constance H. Weber was named to the board of directors of the Gabriel Project of West Virginia Inc. (www.gabrielwv.org).
161 Monsanto cases removed to federal court
Love CHARLESTON -- A mountain of lawsuits against Monsanto and related companies have been removed to federal court.
THEIR VIEW: Judicial system changes should be deliberate, fact-based
CHARLESTON -- While a young litigator, I had the opportunity to "carry the bag" of E. Glenn Robinson, a founding member of my former firm, Robinson & McElwee.
PERSONNEL FILE: Law 360 ranks three of Steptoe & Johnson's practice areas
CLARKSBURG -– Steptoe & Johnson has been ranked among the 100 largest firms in three different practice areas according to Law360.
PERSONNEL FILE: Clients name Jackson Kelly a client service leader
CHARLESTON -– In the recently released BTI Client Service A-Team 2010, Jackson Kelly was recognized for delivering superior client service.
PERSONNEL FILE: WVU's Clements names Croyle chief legal officer
Croyle MORGANTOWN -– Kimberly S. Croyle, an attorney with 17 years experience in education law and other areas, has been named West Virginia University's general counsel and vice president for legal affairs.