News from July 2011
August Business4Breakfast seminars announced
HUNTINGTON -- Huddleston Bolen has announced that two Business4Breakfast seminars will be held in August.
New judge to take office in Marion County
CHARLESTON -– West Virginia's newest circuit judge will be sworn into office in a ceremony at 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, in the main courtroom in the Marion County Courthouse. The public is invited to attend, and no RSVP is necessary.
College grant writer alleges race, gender termination
CHARLESTON -– A grant writer for a southern West Virginia community college is accusing her former employer of race, and gender discrimination.
State scam victim receives national attention
CHARLESTON – As part of its ongoing "Debt Deception" investigative series, the Center for Public Integrity is telling the story of a Lincoln County woman who was the victim of a debt settlement scam carried out by Morgan Drexen, a Nevada company based in Los Angeles.
Women's Energy Network expands to Appalachia
CHARLESTON -- The Women's Energy Network (WEN) recently announced the launch of its newest chapter: "Women's Energy Network Appalachian Chapter."
Trooper's driving in construction zone leads to lawsuit
CHARLESTON – A highway construction worker is alleging she was injured by the very person assigned to protect her.
Charleston attorney to be nominated for Fourth Circuit opening
Thacker CHARLESTON -- Charleston attorney Stephanie Thacker is President Obama's pick to fill an opening on the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Wilson Preferred Services sued by former employee for safety hazards
CHARLESTON -- A former employee is suing Wilson Preferred Services after he claims he was forced to work in and around safety hazards.
Couple sues Chrysler for defective vehicle
CHARLESTON -- A Cabell County couple is suing Chrysler Group for a vehicle they claim was defective.
Woman names 81 companies in complaint over father's lung cancer, death
CHARLESTON -- A Weirton woman is suing 81 companies after she claims they are responsible for her father's lung cancer and death.
Shady Springs woman sues Remington for gender discrimination
CHARLESTON -- A Shady Springs woman is suing Remington, LLC, after she claims her employment was terminated because of her gender.
Fourth Circuit sticking with decision in McGraw drug-pricing case
McGraw RICHMOND, Va. -- A federal appeals court has declined to review its rejection of a claim made by prescription drug retailers who said West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw is acting like a class action lawyer.
Man claims harassment, hostile work environment
CHARLESTON -- A former employee is suing Shakerzzz and Moverzzz, LLC, after he claims he was harassed for filing a workers' compensation claim.
Man sues Mobile Now for wage act violations
CHARLESTON -- A former employee is suing Mobile Now after he claims he did not receive his final wages within 72 hours.
Woman sues bank for wrongful termination
CHARLESTON -- A former branch manager of First Bank of Charleston is suing after she claims her employment was wrongful terminated.
PERSONNEL FILE: 20/10 names new consultant
Carter CHARLESTON -– Karen Workman and Gina Pertee, co-managing directors of 20/10 Consulting LLC, are pleased to announce that Jessica Carter has joined the company as a consultant.
PERSONNEL FILE: Dinsmore & Shohl opens office in D.C.
Beatty WASHINGTON, D.C. -– Prominent Washington, D.C., attorneys Donald Santarelli and Marshall Berman join Dinsmore & Shohl in unveiling the firm's newest office.
PERSONNEL FILE: Spilman attorneys elected to young lawyers group
Jones-Adams WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — The law firm Spilman Thomas & Battle has announced that Erin Jones Adams and R. Scott Adams were recently elected to the Executive Committee of the Forsyth County Bar Association Young Lawyers Association.
Ohio couple sues Cabell Huntington Hospital for injuries
HUNTINGTON -- An Athens, Ohio, couple is suing Cabell Huntington Hospital after they claim an area with wet floor caused injuries.
Woman sues Steel of W.Va. for husband's death
HUNTINGTON -- A woman is suing Steel of West Virginia after she claims it caused her husband's lung cancer and death.