News from 2011
PERSONNEL FILE: Jackson Kelly only firm in U.S. to receive mining law recognition
CHARLESTON -– Jackson Kelly has been named the first U.S. News – Best Lawyers Law Firm of the Year in Mining Law.
PERSONNEL FILE: Spilman earns national acclaim
CHARLESTON -- Spilman Thomas & Battle is the only law firm headquartered in West Virginia ranked as a "Best Law Firm" at the national level for Employment Law – Management.
PERSONNEL FILE: Nelson Mullins ranked as top tier firm in eight Charleston areas
HUNTINGTON -- U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers have ranked Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough as a Tier 2 law firm nationally for its corporate law, tax litigation, and mass tort litigation/class actions – defendants, and a Tier 3 in venture capital law.
PERSONNEL FILE: Steptoe & Johnson ranked among 'Best Law Firms'
BRIDGEPORT – Thirty-three Steptoe & Johnson practice areas covering three states and four metropolitan areas have been ranked first-tier in law firm expertise according to U.S. News and World Report.
PERSONNEL FILE: Bailey included in 'Best Lawyers'
Bailey CHARLESTON -- Charles R. Bailey has been selected by his peers for inclusion the 18th edition of the Best Lawyers in America.
Drug stores: No excuse for delay in class action
MINNEAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) - A group of drug stores is objecting to a federal magistrate judge's recommendation that a class action lawsuit filed against it by a West Virginia firm should be heard in state court.
McGraw, Rahall warn of fraudulent FDA calls
McGraw CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw and U.S. Representative Nick Rahall have issued a warning to West Virginia consumers to be on the lookout for fraudulent telemarketing calls from criminals impersonating United States Food and Drug Administration special agents and other law enforcement personnel as part of a continued international extortion scam.
Ranch dressing results in slip-and-fall suit against Cold Spot
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County couple are suing The Cold Spot for injuries sustained in its restaurant.
Couple sues Charleston surgeon for injuries
CHARLESTON – A Rosedale couple is suing a Charleston surgeon for injuries sustained during surgery.
Woman says Rite Aid wrongfully terminated her
CHARLESTON – A former employee is suing Rite Aid of West Virginia, Inc. after she claims her employment was wrongfully terminated.
Woman says Above Average Landscaping did below average work
CHARLESTON – A woman is suing Above Average Landscaping for breach of warranty and failing to complete work in compliance with standards of workmanship.
Woman files suit after someone ran over her ankle at AutoZone
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman is suing AutoZone Stores, Inc., and an individual after she claims the individual ran over her ankle while she was at the store.
Woman says Dollar General didn't pay final wages on time
CHARLESTON – A former employee is suing Dollar General after she claims the company failed to pay her final wages within 72 hours of termination.
Benchmark accused of wrongful termination
CHARLESTON – A former employee is suing Benchmark Performance Group after he claims his employment was wrongfully terminated because of a work-related injury.
WVU files suit to get out of Big East quickly
MORGANTOWN – West Virginia University has filed a lawsuit against the Big East Conference to be able to move quickly to the Big XII.
Hurricane woman drills dentist for negligence
CHARLESTON – A Hurricane woman is suing a dentist she claims was negligent in properly installing a crown.
Two women blame Bayer for injuries from chemical exposure
CHARLESTON – Two women are suing Bayer in separate suits after they claim the plant released chemicals into the air and caused them to become sick.
Man sues over minor's injuries at Hampton Inn
CHARLESTON – A minor, by his legal guardian, is suing Hospitality Ventures Limited Liability Company for injuries he sustained at its hotel.
Man sues CitiFinancial for failure to release lien
HUNTINGTON -- A Cabell County man is suing CitiFinancial, Inc., after he claims the company has refused to release a lien on his property.
Thompson wants to intervene in redistricting suit
Thompson CHARLESTON -- West Virginia House Speaker Rick Thompson has asked to intervene in a lawsuit filed in the state Supreme Court arguing that a new House of Delegates redistricting plan is unconstitutional.