News from December 2014
Man says he was falsely accused of battery at CAMC
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County man is suing over claims he was falsely accused of battery.
Woman says she was sexually harassed at work
PRINCETON – A Mercer County woman is suing over claims she was sexually harassed at work.
Man claims he was injured at county fair
POINT PLEASANT – A Mason County man is suing over claims he was permanently injured on the Mason County Fairgrounds.
Mineral Co. woman blames lawyer for losing house
KEYSER – A Mineral County woman is suing over claims she lost her house while her lawyer allegedly worked too slowly on her case.
Woman trips over floor mat, sues McDonald's
PRINCETON – A McDowell County woman is suing over claims she was injured when she tripped on a floor mat at McDonald's.
Company says restaurant didn't pay for marketing work
POINT PLEASANT – A Mason County company is suing over claims a client failed to pay for marketing services rendered.
Nurse assistant says she was fired after seeking workers' comp
PRINCETON – A Princeton County woman is suing over claims she was wrongfully terminated from her job after seeking workers' compensation benefits.
AG's office files complaint against Greenbrier Co. funeral home
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has filed a complaint and petition for preliminary and permanent injunction against a White Sulphur Springs funeral home and its director.
Marion Co. man blames hotel for injuries
WHEELING – A Marion County man is suing over claims he was injured on the premises of a hotel parking garage.
Woman blames Ryan Homes for defects
WHEELING – An Ohio County woman is suing over claims her mother found structural problems with her home when she attempted to sell it.
Tort reform on GOP legislative agenda
CHARLESTON – Tort reform is expected to be one of the key topics of the first West Virginia legislative session in decades to see Republicans in control of both houses.
Woman says she was sexually abused in jail
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman is suing over claims she was sexually abused while incarcerated in Doddridge County.
Man blames I-77 dump truck incident for daughter's death
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County man is suing over claims his daughter was fatally injured when a dump truck stopped on Interstate Highway 77.
PERSONNEL FILE: Jackson Kelly receives Gold Standard Certification by Women in Law Empowerment Forum
CHARLESTON – Jackson Kelly PLLC has been awarded “Gold Standard Certification” by the Women in Law Empowerment Forum (WILEF), a designation for law firms that have integrated women in top leadership positions.
Hellhole report hurts West Virginia
CHARLESTON – Let’s talk about who and what are damaging West Virginia’s national reputation and ability to market our state as a good place for business — and why.
Developing our state, strengthening our future
CHARLESTON – Recently, it was my privilege to join executives and key leadership from Diamond Electric Manufacturing Corporation in announcing the company's decision to relocate its North American headquarters to West Virginia.
AG's office says Flatwoods funeral home didn't follow pre-need laws
CHARLESTON – The state is suing a former funeral home for alleged failure to follow laws concerning the sale of pre-need funeral goods and services.
Va. couple files ethics complaint against Humphreys
CHARLESTON – The Virginia couple that sued attorney Jim Humphreys now has filed an ethics complaint against him and his firm.
Bank blames Putnam law firm for collection lawsuit
WINFIELD – A Kentucky bank blames a Putnam County law firm for a civil lawsuit being filed against it for debt collection calls.
State seeks injunction against Wirt. Co paper over workers' comp
CHARLESTON -- The state insurance commissioner is suing for an injunction to prevent a publishing company from operating until valid workers' compensation insurance is obtained.