News from November 2014
Man says engineering company didn't pay him on time
RIPLEY – A man is suing over claims he was not paid all wages owed on time after his employment was terminated.
Couple blames Merck for man's injuries from anti-itch spray
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County couple is suing Merck & Co. after a man claims he was injured by the use of an anti-itch spray and the defendants have denied all allegations against them.
CSX resolves asbestos fraud lawsuit
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – CSX Transportation on Thursday said its racketeering and fraud lawsuit against two Pittsburgh asbestos attorneys and a now deceased West Virginia radiologist has been concluded.
The day West Virginia rejected Barack Obama
What a difference a day makes.
Bringing the nation's judicial leaders to West Virginia
CHARLESTON – My fellow West Virginia Supreme Court Justices and I had the distinct pleasure of hosting Chief Justices and State Court Administrators from 47 states, several territories, and Washington, D.C., at The Greenbrier in July for a gathering focusing on elder law, a topic that has been a special interest of mine for many years.
Family claims Bob Evans' meals led to couple's deaths
RIPLEY – The family of a Jackson County couple is suing over claims they both became severely ill after eating a Bob Evans meal and the deterioration of their health allegedly led to their deaths.
Company says Weirton country club owes $46K for HVAC work
NEW CUMBERLAND – A company is suing over claims it hasn't been paid for work and services rendered to a Weirton country club.
UPDATE: Republicans gain control of W.Va. House, Senate
CHARLESTON – After 83 years of Democratic rule, the West Virginia statehouse is going red.
PERSONNEL FILE: Miller appointed to DRI Law Institute
CHARLESTON – Jackson Kelly attorney Laurie Miller recently was appointed to the DRI Law Institute, the CLE accreditation body for DRI, the leading organization of defense attorneys and in-house counsel.
PERSONNEL FILE: Jackson Kelly named best mining law firm
CHARLESTON – Jackson Kelly PLLC was named the 2015 U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Law Firm of the Year” for Mining Law.
PERSONNEL FILE: Bowles Rice ranked by U.S. News
CHARLESTON – Bowles Rice has been ranked nationally and regionally among the 2015 "Best Law Firms" by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers.
PERSONNEL FILE: Spilman ranked first tier in 24 areas
CHARLESTON – Spilman Thomas & Battle PLLC announced that the firm was ranked as a Tier 1 Metropolitan “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News – Best Lawyers in 24 areas of law across four of its office locations – Charleston, Morgantown, Pittsburgh and Roanoke, Va.
PERSONNEL FILE: Steptoe & Johnson ranked nationally by U.S. News
BRIDGEPORT – The Steptoe & Johnson PLLC mining, oil and gas, and real estate law practices have been top ranked nationally in the 2015 edition of U.S. News & World Report “Best Law Firms.”
PERSONNEL FILE: Badge Humphries joins S.C. firm
CHARLESTON, S.C. – Lewis Babcock & Griffin LLP announces the expansion of its law practice with the addition of partner Badge Humphries and the opening of an office in the Charleston, S.C., area.
Manchin says he isn't switching parties
CHARLESTON – A day after a historic state and national election, West Virginia's soon-to-be lone Democrat in Washington brushed off rumors that he might switch parties.
Judge denies motion in teacher retirement plan class action
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha Circuit Court judge has denied a motion for summary judgment in a class action alleging fraud, misrepresentation and more on the part of The Variable Annuity Life Insurance Company, its agents and the West Virginia Consolidated Public Retirement Board.
Woman says Wal-Mart fired her because of rough pregnancy
NEW CUMBERLAND – A Hancock County woman is suing over claims she was fired because she needed time off to deal with a difficult pregnancy.
Woman says she was injuring taking out trash at school
ROMNEY – A Hampshire County woman is suing over claims she was injured while throwing away trash at an elementary school.
John Deere says company owes $14K for track loader
FAYETTEVILLE – A company is suing over claims a Fayette County company is in default on payments for the purchase of a track loader.
Raleigh Co. lab sues, says DEP 'openly defying' order
CHARLESTON – In a lawsuit filed Monday, a Raleigh County laboratory alleges that the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection is “openly defying” an order by the state Environmental Quality Board allowing the lab to remain open.