News from November 2014
Female inmate says officer kneed her in abdomen
CHARLESTON – A woman is suing over claims she was kneed in the abdomen by a correctional officer while an inmate in West Virginia.
Man says Motel 6 fired him for filing workers' comp claim
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County man is suing over claims he was terminated for filing workers' compensation claims.
PERSONNEL FILE: Robinson & McElwee recognized by U.S. News
CHARLESTON – Robinson & McElwee has been recognized as a Tier 1 law firm in Charleston in four practice areas, and a Tier 2 law firm in Charleston in 10 practice areas, by U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” in 2015.
McGraw suit leads to investigation by class action firm
PITTSBURGH – A Pittsburgh law firm has started an investigation into possible breaches of fiduciary duties following a lawsuit filed in West Virginia regarding AmerisourceBergen Drug Corporation's violations in that state.
Companies seek use of state's business court
MARTINSBURG – In the two years since West Virginia implemented its Business Court Division, an increasing number of business owners have relied on the special forum to quickly and more efficiently resolve their complex commercial litigation.
AG's office warns about unknown phone numbers
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is warning citizens to think twice before answering or returning phone calls from foreign or unknown locations.
Man's estate seeks control of liquor business
CHARLESTON – The family of a late Kanawha County man is suing his wife over ownership of their business.
Woman says she was injured at club
CHARLESTON – A Putnam County woman is suing over claims she was injured when she allegedly fell down a dark stairway.
PSD says state road workers damaged sewer line
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County public service district is suing over claims a sewer line was damaged by a contractor widening a highway.
Woman says she was sexually harassed in jail
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman is suing over claims she was sexually harassed while an inmate at Southern Regional Jail.
Woman says she cut her leg on shelving at Elder-Beerman
CHARLESTON – A Putnam County woman is suing over claims she was injured on the sharp shelving of a department store.
Pedestrians say funeral home driver struck them with vehicle
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County family is suing over claims they were struck by a funeral home vehicle while walking in St. Albans.
Judge orders DEP to appear at hearing over environmental board suit
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County Court judge has ordered the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection to appear and explain why a writ of mandamus should not be ordered against it in a lawsuit filed by a Raleigh County laboratory last week.
UPDATE: Law firm helping animal shelter
CHARLESTON – A Charleston law firm has helped the Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association get some dogs adopted.
Miller named interim Kanawha prosecutor
CHARLESTON – Kanawha County now has an interim prosecutor.
Woman says CAMC fired her because of her pregnancy
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman is suing over claims she was fired due to her pregnancy.
Woman says landlord wouldn't fix heating unit
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman is suing over claims her landlord refused to repair the defective heating unit in her apartment.
City says woman owes nearly $19K for services
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County city is suing over claims a woman owes money for city services.
Woman blames Gino's for injuries at Cross Lanes restaurant
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman is suing over claims she was injured when she tripped on the threshold of a restaurant.
Retirement board wants Thornsbury's benefits to end
CHARLESTON – The state retirement board is petitioning to remove the retirement benefits of a former Mingo County judge who was convicted of a felony.