News from December 2011
Judge reverses Mason deputy's termination
POINT PLEASANT – Finding that he was not afforded the opportunity of a pre-disciplinary hearing as required by state law, a judge has reversed a civil service panel's decision upholding the termination of a Mason County sheriff's deputy.
PERSONNEL FILE: Steptoe & Johnson announces new members
Andre MORGANTOWN -– Susan S. Brewer, CEO of Steptoe & Johnson, announced that effective Jan. 1, seven of the firm's attorneys will be promoted to membership.
S. Charleston couples says contractor didn't repair roof properly
CHARLESTON -- A South Charleston couple is suing Dynamic Construction for failing to repair the roof of their house and causing them additional damages.
Woman sues after falling in cemetery parking lot
CHARLESTON -- A Kanawha County woman is suing S.E. Cemeteries of West Virginia Inc. after she claims she was injured when she fell over an obstruction in the parking lot.
Man says Ford Mustang was defective
CHARLESTON -- A man is suing Ford Motor Company after he claims the vehicle he purchased was defective.
Braxton Co. man says state discriminated against him
CHARLESTON -- A Braxton County man is suing the West Virginia Office of Technology after he claims he was discriminated against because of his age, race and gender.
Man says Chevy truck was defective
CHARLESTON -- A man is suing General Motors for a defective vehicle he purchased from Thornhill Superstore.
AT&T calls off $39B plan to acquire T-Mobile
McGraw DALLAS (Legal Newsline) - AT&T has given up on its effort to acquire T-Mobile in a merger that was criticized by a group of state attorneys general but supported by 11 others.
THEIR VIEW: Marcellus Shale is our future
CHARLESTON -- New Year celebrations are often marked with the hope of new and better beginnings. I am proud to say West Virginia is working in anticipation of 2012 toward what promises to be a significant advancement for our state.
PERSONNEL FILE: Six Jenkins Fenstermaker attorneys honored
Hall HUNTINGTON -– Jenkins Fenstermaker has announced that six of its attorneys recently were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2012 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.
Judge denies Big East's motion to dismiss WVU lawsuit
MORGANTOWN - A Monongalia Circuit Court judge has denied the Big East Conference's motion to dismiss West Virginia University's lawsuit against it.
See you in 2012!
The Christmas season is a magical time.
Mason Co. couple sues over Charleston Civic Center injury
CHARLESTON -- A Mason County woman and her husband are suing the City of Charleston for injuries sustained at South Charleston High School's graduation ceremony.
Kanawha man sues GM for defective vehicle
CHARLESTON -- A Kanawha County man is suing General Motors after he claims the vehicle he purchased was defective.
Wayne Co. woman accuses rehabilitation center of negligence
HUNTINGTON -- A Wayne County woman is suing a rehabilitation center after she claims it was negligent in caring for her.
Man sues Huntington night club for assault
HUNTINGTON -- A Huntington man is suing Rehab Industries after he was assaulted at its night club.
Four former employees sue Ryan's, supervisor for sexual harassment
CHARLESTON -- Four former Ryan's Restaurant employees are suing the restaurant and its manager for sexual harassment.
PERSONNEL FILE: Flannery named to National Coal Council
CHARLESTON -– David M. Flannery, a member of the Jackson Kelly Environmental Practice Group, recently was nominated and appointed as a member of the National Coal Council.
Judge sides with legal malpractice insurer
Richard Lindsay CHARLESTON - A Kanawha Circuit Court judge says a legal malpractice insurance company owes no duty to defend a Charleston law firm in a claim over missing money.
An insurance policy covers what it covers, not what it doesn't cover
Wouldn't it be great if you could buy insurance to cover the bad thing that happened after it happened?