News from 2014
Former state Capitol police officer says Facebook post led to firing
CHARLESTON – A former state Capitol police officer has filed a wrongful termination lawsuit, alleging he was fired after making a post about a protest on Facebook.
Tenn. man says he was injured in hotel shower
CHARLESTON – A Tennessee man is suing over claims he was injured in a hotel shower.
Man says CVS wrongly gave him chemo drug
CHARLESTON – A Cabell County man is suing over claims a pharmacy gave him the wrong prescription.
Worker says she was fired for raising care concerns at nursing home
CHARLESTON – A former nursing facility worker is suing over claims she was fired after making complaints about patient care to her employer.
Lung biopsy resulted in man's death, lawsuit alleges
CHARLESTON – The family of a Kanawha County man is suing over claims a lung biopsy led to his death.
Fatal nursing home injury results in lawsuit
CHARLESTON – The daughter of a Kanawha County woman is suing over claims her mother was fatally injured while a resident of an assisted living facility.
Man says he was severely beaten in jail
CHARLESTON – A man is suing over claims he was severely beaten while incarcerated in a West Virginia jail.
Man awarded $22,500 for collection calls from Dish Network
CHARLESTON – A Charleston attorney helped an Eastern Panhandle man secure a $22,500 award for damages after Dish Network repeatedly called him attempting to collect a debt from the man who previously had the phone number.
Another ethics complaint filed against Humphreys
CHARLESTON – A second legal ethics complaint has been filed against attorney Jim Humphreys and others who allegedly concocted a “cover-up” because he failed to properly represent clients in flood litigation.
Woman files slip-and-fall suit against Red Lobster
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman is suing over claims she was injured after slipping on the wet floor of a restaurant.
Man blames Sam's Club, treadmill maker for injuries
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County man is suing over claims he was injured while trying to transport a newly purchased treadmill.
Woman blames Heartland for mother's death
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman is suing over claims her mother sustained fatal injuries while a short-time resident of a nursing home.
Asphalt company seeks payment from Ky. firm
WAYNE – An asphalt materials supplier is suing over claims a Kentucky blacktop company has failed to pay for materials purchased.
PERSONNEL FILE: Pritt joins Steptoe & Johnson
CHARLESTON – Justin D. Pritt, of counsel, has joined Steptoe & Johnson. He will practice energy law from the firm’s Charleston office.
Candidate Q&A: 3rd District House of Representatives
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Record reached out to the campaigns of candidates for the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives for their thoughts on various issues covered by the newspaper.
PERSONNEL FILE: Jackson Kelly welcomes four associates
CHARLESTON – Jackson Kelly is pleased to welcome Candice Kines, Alexandra M. Kitts, Rachel D. Ludwig and Ryan Pulver to the firm.
PERSONNEL FILE: Garcia to serve as Tomblin's Director of Legislative Affairs
CHARLESTON – Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has announced that Joseph D. Garcia will serve as Director of Legislative Affairs for the Governor's Office, effective Nov. 1.
PERSONNEL FILE: Huddleston Bolen announces new associates
HUNTINGTON – Huddleston Bolen recently welcomed two new lawyers to the firm.
Yes, it's still true: Obama’s war on coal is economic suicide
Even when you know something's true and have no doubt about it, it's still nice to have someone else confirm it.
Forget what you've heard about hearsay
WHEELING – Evidence was a class I enjoyed in law school. I think a lot of that was because I really liked my professor.