News from January 2013
Congressional redistricting case dismissed from federal court
CHARLESTON – U.S. District Court Judge Robert B. King has dismissed the remaining two counts of a 2011 lawsuit brought by the Jefferson County Commission regarding Congressional redistricting.
Woman loses latest round of litigation with Shepherd University
CHARLESTON – In a memorandum decision filed Jan. 25, the state Supreme Court affirmed the Circuit Court of Jefferson County’s dismissal of a civil action against Shepherd University filed by Sharon Mueller, who has a long history of litigation against the university.
PERSONNEL FILE: Two attorneys join Hendrickson & Long
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PERSONNEL FILE: Steptoe & Johnson expands Utica shale presence
BRIDGEPORT - Steptoe & Johnson has expanded its presence in the Utica shale with the opening of a new office in Canton, Ohio. The Canton office is the firm’s second Ohio location – along with an office in Columbus – and its 12th overall.
PERSONNEL FILE: Jackson Kelly attorneys recognized as leading women lawyers of 2013
CHARLESTON – Jackson Kelly PLLC is pleased to announce that several of the firm’s attorneys were recently named by Best Lawyers® in the 2013 Women Leaders in Law. The seven honorees are featured in the January issue of The American Lawyer magazine.
Clay County woman says Pjax employee caused accident
CHARLESTON – A Clay County woman is suing Pjax, Inc., after she was injured in a car accident caused by one of its employees.
City of Charleston blamed for car accident
CHARLESTON – The City of Charleston is being sued for a car accident allegedly caused by a police officer.
Law firm says Stonegate Construction failed to pay for legal services
CHARLESTON – The Charleston law firm of Johnstone & Gabhart is suing Stonegate Construction, Inc., after it claims it has failed to pay for legal services for the last two years.
Mason County man sues business partner
CHARLESTON – A Mason County man is suing his business partner after he claims she has been using company accounts to pay for her personal expenses.
SWVA says Elkhart owes nearly $70K for steel products
HUNTINGTON – SWVA, Inc., is suing Elkhart Metal Distributing, Inc., after it claims it owes nearly $70,000 for steel products.
T&C Drywall sues over Holiday Inn Express project in Cross Lanes
HUNTINGTON – T&C Drywall, Inc., is suing Tri State Hotels, LLC, for failing to pay for drywall and labor it provided for its Holiday Inn Express project.
Woman blames EAN Holdings for car accident
HUNTINGTON – A woman is suing EAN Holdings, LLC, for injuries she sustained in a car accident allegedly caused by one of its employees.
Sheetz sued over employee's final paycheck
HUNTINGTON – A former employee is suing Sheetz after he claims it failed to pay his final wages within 72 hours of terminating his employment.
Rudd Equipment accused of failing to timely pay final wages
WINFIELD – A former employee is suing Rudd Equipment Company, Inc., for allegedly failing to timely pay his final wages.