News from October 2011
PERSONNEL FILE: Williams named 'best' in banking, finance litigation
Williams HUNTINGTON -– Marc. E. Williams has been named as 2012 Charleston, W.Va., Lawyer of the Year in Litigation - Banking & Finance by legal peer-review publishers Best Lawyers.
WV CALA kicks off Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week
Heath CHARLESTON -- Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week, which is Oct. 10-16, is a timely reminder for West Virginians of the true impact of lawsuit abuse, according to legal watchdog group West Virginia Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse (WV CALA).
PERSONNEL FILE: Spilman attorneys named Lawyers of the Year
CHARLESTON -— The law firm Spilman Thomas & Battle has announced that several of its attorneys were named "Lawyers of the Year" by Best Lawyers.
PERSONNEL FILE: Five from Flaherty Sensabaugh Bonasso named Lawyers of the Year
CHARLESTON -- Five lawyers from Flaherty Sensabaugh Bonasso recently were recognized as "Lawyers of the Year."
Huddleston Bolen announces October Business4Breakfast seminars
HUNTINGTON -- Huddleston Bolen has announced its October Business4Breakfast seminars.
Clifford Project presents 'A New Home for Liberty'
Clifford CHARLESTON -- On Tuesday, Oct. 18 West Virginia's creation 150 years ago will come alive at the Charleston Civic Center Little Theater, when the J.R. Clifford Project presents a "Living History" program titled "A New Home for Liberty -- Human Rights, Slavery, and the Creation of West Virginia."
East Lynn man sues DOH for work injuries
WAYNE -- An East Lynn man is suing the West Virginia Department of Highways after she was injured on the job.
Man accuses Lavalette Foodfair, woman of false accusations
WAYNE -- A Wayne County man is suing the Lavalette Foodfair and an unnamed woman he claims made false accusations about him.
Suits filed over death at All Good Music Festival
CLARKSBURG -- The friend and father of a South Carolina woman killed at this year's All Good Music Festival have filed separate lawsuits in federal court against the festival, its owners, organizers, hosts, and traffic and security providers for the event.
Former employee says nursing home didn't pay final wages in timely manner
WINFIELD -- A former employee is suing Teays Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center for failure to pay wages within 72 hours of discharge.
Charleston attorney loses battle with cancer
McJunkin CHARLESTON – A Charleston attorney and active community member lost his four-year battle with cancer Oct. 8.
Cabell woman sues Wayne Co. church for injuries
WAYNE -- A Cabell County woman is suing Salem United Baptist Church after she claims she sustained injuries at the church when she fell.
W.Va., others file opposition to new EPA regulations
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- West Virginia, 24 other states and Guam have filed an amicus brief urging the Environmental Protection Agency to delay the implementation of new emissions regulations.
Dunlow couple sues firms for faulty heating, air system
WAYNE -- A Dunlow couple is suing White's Electrical & Refrigeration and Nordyne, Inc., for breach of contract after they installed a heat pump and air conditioning system that never worked properly.
Woman sues after fall at Milton Foodland
HUNTINGTON -- A Milton woman is suing S&M Foods, Inc., and Jordan's Crossing Limited Liability Company after she tripped on a rug and fell.
Woman sues Wayne County Commission for injuries
WAYNE -- A woman is suing the Wayne County Commission after she was injured on its premises.
Putnam woman says companies didn't properly care for umbilical cord blood
CHARLESTON -- A Putnam County woman is suing CorCell, Inc., after she claims it failed to care for her infant child's umbilical cord blood.
Man says Buzz didn't play final wages in timely manner
CHARLESTON -- A former employee is suing Buzz Products for failure to pay wages within 72 hours of discharge.
Woman sues Fraternal Order of Eagles for picnic injury
CHARLESTON -- A woman is suing the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary No. 519 after she was injured at a picnic.
Former employee sues CAMC for wrongful termination
CHARLESTON -- A former employee is suing Charleston Area Medical Center for wrongful termination of employment.