News from January 2014
Local legal videographer to appear on 'Nashville'
CHARLESTON -- A Charleston legal videographer soon will be seen in front of the camera for a change.
Formaldehyde-talking professor working for law firm
CHARLESTON – A Marshall University professor who told state lawmakers this week that trace amounts of formaldehyde in Charleston’s water supply likely is connected to the recent chemical spill received his funding from a law firm that already has filed lawsuits related to the spill.
Morrisey asks legislative leaders to support regular reviews of agencies
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey on Thursday sent a letter to House Speaker Tim Miley asking members of the Legislature to join him in his call to revamp the auditing process of state agencies, offices, and departments to reduce the risk of fraud or abuse, and minimize waste in government.
Water woes aren't going away, town hall shows
CHARLESTON – A town hall meeting about the recent water contamination that has gripped the Kanawha Valley this month showed that the issue isn’t going away anytime soon.
W.Va. American Water the lone defendant in three new suits
CHARLESTON – Three recently filed lawsuits related to a water-contaminating chemical leak target the water company exclusively.
Delta wants food illness case moved to federal court
CHARLESTON – Delta Air Lines has asked to remove a foodborne illness case to federal court.
Morrisey asks consumers to participate in National Data Privacy Day
CHARLESTON—West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is encouraging all consumers to take a couple of minutes this week to evaluate their online security in observance of National Data Privacy Day.
Man says coal company owes him money
BECKLEY -- A man says a coal company owes him money, and he's taken the battle to court.
Is House Judiciary Chairman Tim Manchin 'too smart for his own britches?'
People used to say a crafty person was “too smart for his own good.” A haughty person was “too big for his breeches.” Eventually, the two expressions got jumbled up and became “too smart for his own britches.”
PERSONNEL FILE: Jackson Kelly a finalist for oil and gas award
CHARLESTON -- Jackson Kelly has been selected as a “law firm of the year” finalist for the Northeast Oil and Gas Awards for the second consecutive year.
PERSONNEL FILE: Shuman McCuskey and Slicer attorneys obtain AV Preeminent Rating
CHARLESTON -- Shuman, McCuskey and Slicer is pleased to announce that three attorneys in its Charleston office have obtained the prestigious AV Preeminent Rating by Martindale Hubbell.
Supreme Court hears hospital taxation case
CHARLESTON — The state Supreme Court will decide on United Hospital Center’s appeal of a property tax ruling for its Bridgeport site.
PERSONNEL FILE: Potter named member in charge of Spilman's Wheeling office
WHEELING -- Spilman Thomas & Battle PLLC has announced that Sharon L. “Shari” Potter has been named Member in Charge of the law firm’s Wheeling office.
PERSONNEL FILE: Leadership West Virginia announces Class of 2014
CHARLESTON -- Fifty-six leaders from across the state have accepted invitations to participate in the 2014 Class of Leadership West Virginia.
Inmate says correction officers beat him
HUNTINGTON -- An inmate is suing various correctional officers claiming he was beaten by them while in custody.
Clay Co. man says doctors performed unnecessary tracheostomy
BECKLEY -- A Clay County man has sued two physicians, claiming they performed an unnecessary procedure on him.
Homeowners name Bank of America in lawsuit
WINFIELD -- A Putnam County couple has sued Bank of America, claiming the company of trying to alter a mortgage agreement.
Man says Progressive didn't honor policy
WHEELING -- A man is accusing Progressive Insurance of not honoring the terms of its policy.
Man says employer didn't pay him overtime
HUNTINGTON -- A man is suing his employer after the employer failed to pay required overtime.