News from March 2010
PERSONNEL FILE: Jackson Kelly attorney invited to join Brownfields Group
Rubrecht CHARLESTON -- Jackson Kelly attorney Gale Rubrecht recently was invited to become a member of the Advisory Team to the West Virginia Brownfields Assistance Center at Marshall University (MUBAC).
2010 West Virginia Small Business Award winners announced
CLARKSBURG -– Judy K. McCauley, director of the U.S. Small Business Administration's West Virginia District Office has announced the 2010 West Virginia Small Business award recipients.
Federal jury finds fraud on part of asbestos lawyers
NATCHEZ, Miss. (Legal Newsline) - A federal jury decided Monday that two Mississippi lawyers committed fraud against a railroad company they sued in a pair of asbestos lawsuits.
PERSONNEL FILE: 21 Steptoe & Johnson attorneys ranked as 'Leaders in their Field'
CLARKSBURG -- Chambers USA has named 21 Steptoe & Johnson attorneys "Leaders in their Field" for 2010.
PERSONNEL FILE: Wilmoth elected secretary of board of W.Va. Independent Colleges and Universities
Wilmoth WHEELING -– Steptoe & Johnson is pleased to announce that William D. Wilmoth has been elected Secretary of the board of the West Virginia Independent Colleges and Universities.
Senate approves business court plan
Thompson CHARLESTON - The state Senate on Wednesday gave its approval to a bill that would allow the state Supreme Court to create business courts in certain districts.
Charleston attorney gets contempt order from Justices
CHARLESTON – Charleston attorney Scott Palmer Mason, who neglected a prisoner's appeal and stiffed the state Supreme Court, earned a contempt order.
Charles Town man sues couple for injuries
CHARLES TOWN -- A man is suing a Charles Town couple for injuries he sustained when he fell on their sidewalk.
Man sues Silver City Nightclub, others after bar fight
HUNTINGTON -- A Kentucky man who claims he was beaten at a Huntington night club is suing three individuals, Allied Realty Co., and Silver City Nightclub.
McDowell Co. woman sues Cabell Huntington Hospital, others for medical malpractice
HUNTINGTON -- A McDowell County woman is suing Cabell Huntington Hospital, University Urological Associates and one of its physicians after the death of her husband.
Woman sues St. Mary's Medical Center, employee for injuries
HUNTINGTON -- A woman is suing St. Mary's Medical Center and an unknown employee after she was injured at the hospital.
Man sues Capitol One Auto Finance, Sentry Credit for violations of the Consumer Credit and Protection Act
HUNTINGTON -- A Cabell County man is suing Capitol One Auto Finance and Sentry Credit for violation of the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act.
Man says his pacemaker wasn't activated
WHEELING – A New Martinsville man claims he suffered from near death incidents for nearly two years because Medtronic failed to activate his pacemaker.
Man sues Ky. law firm over debt collection letter
MORGANTOWN – A man has filed a putative class action lawsuit against the Kentucky-based law firm that he says illegally sent him a debt collection letter.
Former employee sues PJ's Preschool & Daycare for wrongful termination
CHARLESTON -- A former employee is suing PJ's Preschool & Daycare and two of its employees for wrongful termination.
Woman sues over collection calls at work
MARTINSBURG – A Ranson woman says she suffered humiliation, embarrassment, mental anguish and emotional distress after a debt collection agency repeatedly called her at her work.
W.Va. voters want candidates to use taxpayer money, poll shows
Benjamin CHARLESTON -- A recent poll shows that a majority of West Virginia voters support public financing of state Supreme Court elections.
Charleston attorney sues Mercedes-Benz for breach of contract
CHARLESTON -- A Charleston attorney is suing Mercedes-Benz U.S. International for breach of contract and violations of West Virginia Code.
Son sues Alex Energy, CAMC for father's death
CHARLESTON —- A man is suing Alex Energy and Charleston Area Medical Center for the death of his father.