News from June 2014
Estate files medmal case against Logan doctor, hospital
LOGAN -- An area doctor and hospital are accused of negligence in failing to treat a woman with chest pains.
PERSONNEL FILE: Hurney named Defense Lawyer of the Year
CHARLESTON – Jackson Kelly attorney Thomas J. Hurney Jr. was presented with the first Defense Lawyer of the Year award by the Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia (DTCWV) at its 2014 annual meeting in May.
From the mouths of babes – or boobs
“The threat that climate change and unhealthy air pose to all of our futures cannot be understated,” Sen. Jay Rockefeller declared in a statement released to the press this past Monday (and posted on his official website) in response to the EPA’s announcement of new, more stringent rules regarding carbon emissions.
THEIR VIEW: Ways to solve VA Hospital problems now
WHEELING -- Remember when we learned the Veterans Administration was doing a horrible job taking care of our wounded veterans?
Retiring State Bar commission members honored
BRIDGEPORT -- The West Virginia State Bar Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission that oversees continuing education for attorneys in West Virginia recognized three retiring members during a recent meeting at the Bridgeport office of Steptoe & Johnson.
PERSONNEL FILE: Flannery reappointed to National Coal Council
CHARLESTON -- Steptoe & Johnson attorney David M. Flannery has been reappointed by the U.S. Secretary of Energy to serve on the National Coal Council (NCC) for the 2014-2015 membership term.
PERSONNEL FILE: Nine Huddleston Bolen attorneys, five practice areas honored
HUNTINGTON -- Nine Huddleston Bolen partners and five practice areas have been recognized in the prestigious Chambers USA 2014 Guide: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business.
National Law Journal names Bowles Rice to Midsize Hot List
CHARLESTON -- The National Law Journal has named regional law firm Bowles Rice to its 2014 Midsize Hot List.
PERSONNEL FILE: New lawyers admitted to practice in W.Va.
CHARLESTON -- On April 23, 38 lawyers were admitted to practice law in the State of West Virginia during a ceremony before the Supreme Court of Appeals.
Panera can locate in Liberty Square, Putnam judge rules
WINFIELD – A circuit judge has signed a motion that paves the way for a Panera Bread to be constructed in a Putnam County shopping center that was being fought by Applebee’s.
Supreme Court backs AG in rulings against Calif. Internet lender
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has affirmed three circuit court rulings that would force a California Internet lender to pay $15 million to state consumers.
Former Mingo clerk claims former judge slandered, harassed her
CHARLESTON -- A former Mingo County deputy circuit clerk claims a disgraced judge slandered her and had her fired, according to a recently filed complaint.
Couple claim missed diagnosis led to man's paralysis
MOUNDSVILLE -- A man and his wife are suing several medical care professionals for failing to diagnose a spinal injury.
Woman files suit after fall at Mardi Gras Casino
CHARLESTON -- A casino visitor is suing after she tripped and fell on a piece of carpet.
Man says Sears never paid all of his wages
CHARLESTON -- A Kanawha County man is suing after his former employer allegedly failed to pay all of his due wages, and his attorneys seek to make it a class action.
Crane company wants paid for services
MOUNDSVILLE -- A crane company is suing for the remainder of a bill for services performed in December.
Female inmate claims sexual abuse
CHARLESTON -- A female inmate is suing the regional jail system, alleging sexual abuse.
State blames contractor for damage to overpass
CHARLESTON -- A building company faces a lawsuit after their driver allegedly caused extensive damage to an overpass.
Bank sues state treasurer over 2010 fraud incident
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Treasurer John Perdue has been named in a lawsuit related to a 2010 fraud scheme that resulted in the state sending about $1.5 million to bogus Kenyan corporations.
Woman files slip-and-fall suit against Capitol Market
CHARLESTON – A Charleston woman has filed a slip-and-fall lawsuit against Capitol Market.