News from December 2012
West Virginia should reclaim the lead in asbestos lawsuit reform
Last year, the Rand Institute for Civil Justice released a report examining the relationship between asbestos courts and asbestos trusts.
Fourth Circuit says man kept lifting, must not have been disabled
RICHMOND, Va. – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit has affirmed a West Virginia federal court's summary judgment ruling in favor of the American Red Cross Greenbrier Valley Chapter in a case where a former employee made several Americans with Disabilities Act claims.
Other civil rights suit against Morgan deputy still slated for March trial
MARTINSBURG – As one civil rights suit against him begins, another against a Morgan County deputy sheriff may soon come to an end.
Charles Town false arrest suit filed by Haitian immigrants settled
MARTINSBURG – The lawsuit filed by two Haitian immigrants claiming they were mistakenly arrested by Charles Town police last year has come to a close.
Widow blames Nabors Industries for husband's death
MORGANTOWN – A widow is suing Nabors Industries, Ltd., for the death of her husband.
Court says Morgan man didn't own lot, can't sue homeowners' association
CHARLESTON – A Morgan County man has lost his appeal to the state Supreme Court and will have to pay the attorneys fees and costs for the homeowners’ association he brought suit against.
Physician sues Monongalia Radiology Associates, alleges fraud
MORGANTOWN – A physician is suing Monongalia Radiology Associates, P.C., alleging fraud and breach of fiduciary duty.
WVU law students help Morgantown man clear his name
MORGANTOWN – For the last two decades — even after his conviction was overturned — David Lazzell was required to place his name on the West Virginia Sex Offender Registry, until now.
CIVIL FILINGS: Cabell County
Nov. 29
CIVIL FILINGS: Putnam County
Dec. 3
CIVIL FILINGS: Kanawha County
Nov. 21
New Supreme Court justice looking forward to serving West Virginians
CHARLESTON – Allen H. Loughry II has worn many hats in his lifetime — from senior assistant attorney general to special prosecuting attorney to special assistant to a Congressman — but through all of that, he is looking forward to being West Virginia’s newest State Supreme Court justice most of all.
Supreme Court says man owed psychiatric consultation
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has overruled the Workers’ Compensation Board of Review, finding that “the Board of Review is in clear violation of statutory provision” in denying a man the initial psychiatric consultation his physician recommended.
PERSONNEL FILE: Jackson Kelly receives recognition for client service
Charleston – Jackson Kelly PLLC has been highlighted in multiple reports recently for exceptional performance in client service.
PERSONNEL FILE: Steptoe and Johnson welcomes new HR director
Steptoe & Johnson is pleased to announce that David J. Gorman has been named Human Resources Director. Gorman brings more than 22 years of experience to the firm, leading and guiding employees, and is accomplished at relationship-building, constructive change, and problem solving.
