News from June 2010
Nitro Police named in wrongful death suit from jail suicide
CHARLESTON - A lawsuit alleges the Nitro Police Department is responsible for the death of a Kentucky man who committed suicide while in custody.
Woman names 60 defendants in asbestos case for husband's death
CHARLESTON -- A South Charleston woman named 60 defendants in an asbestos-related law suit regarding her husband's death.
Chief Justice speaks at Elder Abuse Awareness event
State Supreme Court Chief Justice Robin Davis speaks at the World Elder Abuse Awareness Day event at the state Capitol. (Photo courtesy of the state Supreme Court) CHARLESTON -- The first commemoration of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day was held June 15 at the Capitol Rotunda in Charleston.
Another Upper Big Branch widow files suit
MADISON -- The widow of a miner employed more than four years at the Upper Big Branch Mine has filed the second wrongful death suit related to the April 5 explosion that killed 29 coal miners.
Tennant makes first contribution to public funding for Supreme Court races
Tennant CHARLESTON -- Secretary of State Natalie Tennant made the first contribution into the public fund designed to help level the playing field when it comes to paying for State Supreme Court races in 2012.
Davis speaks at Charleston Alliance luncheon
CHARLESTON -- State Supreme Court Chief Justice Robin Davis spoke at a luncheon June 10 at the University of Charleston that was sponsored by Elevations, the Charleston Area Alliance's Professional Women's Network.
Business filing deadline approaching
CHARLESTON -– The annual report filing deadline for all corporations, limited liability companies (LLC), professional limited liability companies (PLLC), voluntary associations, and limited partnerships licensed to do business in West Virginia is quickly approaching.
PERSONNEL FILE: Williams recognized by Chambers USA
Williams HUNTINGTON -- Legal directory publisher Chambers and Partners has recognized Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough partner Marc E. Williams as among the top general commercial litigators in West Virginia.
Business4Breakfast seminar to focus on employee handbooks
CHARLESTON -- Huddleston Bolen will host the next Business4Breakfast seminar on Friday, June 25, in the firm's Charleston office.
PERSONNEL FILE: Four members of Kay Casto recognized by Chambers USA
Booker CHARLESTON -- Kay Casto & Chaney PLLC has announced that member attorneys William W. Booker, Craig M. Kay, Constance H. Weber, and Stephen A. Weber were included in 2010 Chambers USA -- The Clients Guide of America's Leading Lawyers for Business.
PERSONNEL FILE: Huddleston Bolen partner launches blog on coaching and managing
Nelson CHARLESTON -- The managing partner of the Huddleston Bolen's Charleston office, Kevin Nelson, has launched a blog called Keeping Score that will provide insights based on his experiences as a soccer coach and as an employment lawyer.
THEIR VIEW: Sad to see how far Byrd has fallen
Stuart CHARLESTON -- Sen. Robert Byrd, once a champion of working families and the coal industry, proved again just how far the Senator has moved away from ordinary West Virginians and working families.
Cabell couple sues Furniture Row Companies for defective waterbed
HUNTINGTON -- A Cabell County couple is suing Furniture Row Companies and Pillow Plus Manufacturing Corporation for a defective waterbed that allegedly lead to breathing problems.
Former employee sues Service Wire Company for wrongful termination of employment
HUNTINGTON -- A former employee is suing Service Wire Company, its manager and plant manager for discrimination.
Woman sues Marshall Board of Governors, others for husband's death
WAYNE -- A Kenova woman is suing the Marshall University Board of Governors, Cabell Huntington Hospital, University Physicians & Surgeons and a Huntington physician for her husband's death.
Woman sues Wells Fargo for predatory lending practices
CHARLESTON -- A woman is suing Wells Fargo for predatory lending practices after she claims they made her false promises on loan modifications.
Woman sues Medford Trucking for sexual harassment, wrongful termination
CHARLESTON -- A woman has sued Medford Trucking for sexual harassment and wrongful termination of employment.
Woman sues CitiMortgage for illegal debt collection
CHARLESTON -- A woman is suing CitiMortgage for illegal debt collection.
Man sues contractor for failure to pay wages
CHARLESTON —- A Kanawha County man is suing a contractor for failure to pay wages.
Woman sues YMCA for injuries
WINFIELD -- A Hurricane woman is suing the Tri-County YMCA after falling and being injured.