News from January 2014
PERSONNEL FILE: Nelson Mullins promotes Brown to Of Counsel
HUNTINGTON -- The partners of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough have promoted Nathan Brown to of counsel.
Discover Bank sued by couple for debt collection
BECKLEY -- A couple is suing Discover for alleged illegal debt collection attempts.
PERSONNEL FILE: Fowler joins Mannion & Gray
CHARLESTON -- Mannion & Gray has announced that John R. Fowler has joined the firm as Of Counsel.
West Virginia officials speak out during water crisis
CHARLESTON - West Virginia public officials have been speaking out to help residents during the current water crisis regarding price gouging and the ongoing investigation.
PERSONNEL FILE: Nutzman named partner at Dinsmore
CHARLESTON – Dinsmore & Shohl has announced that Jason M. Nutzman has been named Partner.
PERSONNEL FILE: Iskra re-elected to Spilman management committee
CHARLESTON -- The law firm Spilman Thomas & Battle has announced that Eric W. Iskra was reelected to a two-year term on Spilman’s Management Committee, continuing his service as Member in Charge of Client Services.
PERSONNEL FILE: Pentino joins Wheeling Chamber board, appointed to state CASA board
WHEELING -- Dinsmore & Shohl’s Denise Pentino has joined the Wheeling Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Her three-year term started Jan. 1.
Brockovich turns focus to W.Va. water contamination
CHARLESTON – A woman who first made a name for herself more than 20 years ago by helping get to the heart of a California water pollution case has turned her focus to West Virginia.
UPDATE: Water contamination suits already being filed
CHARLESTON – Less than 24 hours after a chemical leak began to wreak havoc on Charleston and surrounding areas, a class action complaint already had been filed against the company responsible.
Legal leaders react to water woes
CHARLESTON -- With water contamination woes affecting Charleston and surrounding counties, some legal community leaders are taking action.
Advance Stores sued for age discrimination
CLARKSBURG -- Advance Stores is being sued by a former employee for age discrimination.
New London Commons Development sued for defective construction
WINFIELD -- A couple are suing their home's building contractor after shingles continue falling off of roof.
Lee Supply, employee sued following a car accident
BECKLEY -- A couple are suing after the husband was injured in a car accident.
OUR VIEW: West Virginia Supreme Court undermines state development efforts
Our state Development Office describes West Virginia as a “state of achievement” with a “welcoming business climate.”
Kroger sued for negligence after customer is injured on premises
BECKLEY -- A woman is suing a grocery store after running into a wooden pallet.
Love Family Practice Group sued for contract breach
BECKLEY -- A local medical practice is being sued after prematurely terminating a medical billing services agreement.
Ally Financial sued for illegal debt collection methods
BECKLEY -- Ally Financial is being sued by a West Virginia resident after allegedly engaging in improper debt collection methods.
Chase Bank sued for collection practices
BECKLEY -- A woman is suing Chase after they continued calling her home seeking debt collection.
Mining company sued for interfering with couple's property
PINEVILLE -- A couple are suing after a mining operation interfered with the enjoyment of their property.