News from March 2011
Justices say state auditor billed nonprofit correctly
Davis CHARLESTON – Owners of Woodlands Retirement Community in Huntington must pay $457,386.79 for a certificate showing they redeemed their properties for more than $6 million in taxes and interest, the Supreme Court of Appeals has decided.
Suit claims Jackson woman died from mistreatment at nursing home, hospital
RIPLEY – A Jackson County man alleges a Ravenswood nursing home and a Wood County hospital are responsible for his wife's death.
Justices side with judge in Jefferson planning commissioner case
CHARLESTON – Three real estate developers owe $15,000 each in punitive damages to Jefferson County planning commissioner Todd Baldau, the Supreme Court of Appeals has ruled.
Drug company balks at $6M fee request
Goodwin CHARLESTON –- Owners of drug maker Actavis, who led a successful $30 million defense against suits over heart medicine Digitek, don't feel like paying $6 million more to lawyers who sued them.
Ky. attorney's W. Va. license suspended for 30 days
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has concurred with Kentucky's high court in suspending an Ashland attorney's license for 30 days.
Lawyer disciplined three other times over retainer disputes
CHARLESTON – Failing to return a client's retainer is at the center of three other disciplinary actions brought against Rodney Justice in both Kentucky and West Virginia during the previous decade.
Wayne Co. couple sues care group for wrongful termination
HUNTINGTON -- A woman and her husband are suing Loved Ones In-Home Care after she claims she was wrongfully terminated from her employment.
Jackson Co. man sues Nomac Drilling for work injury
CHARLESTON -- A Jackson County man is suing Nomac Drilling after he claims he was injured while on the job.
Former employee sues Atlantic Development and Capital for wrongful termination
CHARLESTON -- A former employee is suing Atlantic Development and Capital after he claims he was wrongfully terminated from his employment.
Kanawha couple sues Ryan's for injuries
CHARLESTON -- A Kanawha County couple is suing Ryan's Restaurant Group after injuries were sustained at the restaurant's facility.
Woman sues HCR ManorCare for nursing home negligence
CHARLESTON -- A woman is suing HCR ManorCare after she claims it was negligent in caring for her mother.
In midst of wrongful death suit, Jeffery sexual harassment trial slated for July
PARKERSBURG – Aside from one for wrongful death, David Wyatt Jeffery is defending himself in a sexual harassment suit scheduled for trial this summer.
PERSONNEL FILE: Stuart to visit Taiwan
Stuart CHARLESTON -– Mike Stuart, a Charleston attorney and the chairman of the West Virginia Republican Party, has been selected by Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus to be part of a ten member national delegation to travel to Taiwan next month.
THEIR VIEW: Session shows need for leadership
CHARLESTON -- The recently adjourned legislative session reinforces my belief that West Virginia is in dire need of true leadership.
PERSONNEL FILE: Hutnick joins Steptoe & Johnson
Hutnick WHEELING -- Steptoe & Johnson is pleased to announce that Matthew W. Hutnick has joined the firm as an associate practicing with the Energy group.
Former Clay Development Authority member sues for release of records
CHARLESTON – A former member of the Clay County Business Development Authority is alleging the Authority is hiding from the public important information about its activities.
THEIR VIEW: Legislative session damaged West Virginia
CHARLESTON -- The 2011 Legislative Session was not only a failure, but also damaging to the perception of West Virginia for those that might consider this as a possible destination to locate their business.
PERSONNEL FILE: Legal Assistants/Paralegals have meeting March 29
HUNTINGTON -- Legal Assistants/Paralegals of Southern West Virginia (LAPSWV) is holding its Spring Meeting on March 29 in Huntington.
Man sues State Police, trooper for family member's death
MORGANTOWN – A man is suing the West Virginia State Police for the death of a family member.
Hurricane, former officer sued for 2009 hit-and-run
CHARLESTON – Three Charleston women are suing a former Hurricane police officer for injuries they sustained from a 2009 hit-and-run incident.