News from October 2014
Supreme Court to start Marble Monday on Twitter
CHARLESTON – The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia will premiere “Marble Monday” on its Twitter handle – @WVcourts – at 7 a.m. and noon on Monday, Oct. 6.
Justice Dept. settles with W.Va. developer about accessibility issues
WASHINGTON – The Justice Department says a West Virginia developer and entities affiliated with him have agreed to pay $110,000 and make approximately $1.7 million in retrofits required to remove accessibility barriers at 30 apartment complexes, involving more than 750 units in West Virginia.
PERSONNEL FILE: Yaussy joins Spilman Thomas & Battle
CHARLESTON – The law firm Spilman Thomas & Battle has announced that environmental attorney David L. Yaussy joined the firm as member.
PERSONNEL FILE: Bordas & Bordas expands to Pittsburgh
WHEELING – Bordas & Bordas has announced that beginning this month the firm will offer legal services in Pittsburgh.
PERSONNEL FILE: Martin, Green charter members of Norhtern W.Va. Chapter of Federal Bar Association
MARTINSBURG – Clarence E. Martin III and Lisa A. Green of Martin & Seibert recently served as Charter Members for the newly recognized Northern District of West Virginia Chapter of the Federal Bar Association.
PERSONNEL FILE: Black, Bates Manno join Steptoe & Johnson
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Bonita K. Black and Rebecca Bates Manno have joined Steptoe & Johnson, broadening the firm’s presence in Louisville.
PERSONNEL FILE: Mahaney named to Board of Directors of USLAW NETWORK
HUNTINGTON – Huddleston Bolen has announced that J. H. Mahaney has been named to the Board of Directors of the USLAW NETWORK.
Be aware, take action to prepare
CHARLESTON – West Virginians are known for coming together to support each other in times of need – whether to help communities recover from a disaster or through statewide volunteer projects as part of Day to Serve.
The more we blame others, the more irresponsible we become
Scott Stevens liked to play the slots at Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort so much that he embezzled $7 million from the company he worked for to do so.
Former Loop Pharmacy worker blames job loss on sexual harassment
CHARLESTON – A woman says she was fired from her job after her supervisor allegedly repeatedly sexually harassed her.
Pair say they lost property after meth lab scare in apartment complex
HUNTINGTON – Two Cabell County residents have filed suit against the owners of the apartment complex, alleging they lost property when they were forced to leave due to a meth lab scare.
Former inmate says he was abused by officers
HUNTINGTON – An inmate at the Western Regional Jail alleges correctional officers abused him while he was incarcerated.
Tabit appointed as Kanawha circuit judge
CHARLESTON – Charleston attorney Joanna I. Tabit has been appointed as a Circuit Judge for Kanawha County.
Cabell business owner files complaint against Morrisey
CHARLESTON – A Cabell County business owner has filed an ethics complaint against state Attorney General Patrick Morrisey.
AG's office reminds consumers of IRS phone scam
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is reminding residents to be on guard against a phone scam in which a caller pretends to work for the Internal Revenue Service and threatens residents if they don’t pay a certain sum using a pre-paid debit card or money order.
Justices say replacement candidate should be on ballot
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has ruled that a replacement House of Delegates candidate will be on the Nov. 4 general election ballot in Kanawha County.
Hospital valet alleges job loss due his age
HUNTINGTON – An elderly man alleges he was denied promotions and was eventually fired due to his age.
Couple blames home inspectors for missing roof problem
HUNTINGTON – Two Huntington residents have filed suit against the inspectors they hired before purchasing their home, saying the inspectors failed to reveal a costly roof problem.
Man says he was fired because he's deaf
HUNTINGTON – A man has filed suit against his former employer, alleging he lost his job because he was deaf.
Woman says job loss related to workers' comp claim
CHARLESTON – A woman alleges she was not adequately compensated for her work as a kitchen manager at Lone Star Steakhouse and Saloon.