News from April 2015
Homeowner sues Home Depot, contractor over HVAC installation
ROMNEY – A Hampshire County woman filed a lawsuit against a major American home improvement retailer and a Berkeley County contractor for alleged breach of a 2007 agreement.
Driver hits road sign, blames DOT
CLAY – A Maysel resident blames the West Virginia Department of Transportation, Division of Highways for a 2013 incident.
Woman brings suit against billing firm for back pay
NEW CUMBERLAND — A Hancock County woman filed a class action complaint against her former employer for matters related to a wage dispute in 2014 and 2015.
Man accuses auto dealer of fraud, deception
RIPLEY — A Jackson County consumer filed suit against a local auto dealership for alleged negligent misrepresentation and related claims in a car purchase from 2014.
Putnam landfill case near settlement
WINFIELD – A lawsuit filed over chemicals accepted at a Putnam County landfill is headed for resolution.
Woman says Disney implanted her with a chip
CHARLESTON - A Chloe woman is suing Walt Disney Corporation after she claims a rubber chip was implanted in her body without her consent.
Man accuses WSAZ of defamation of character
CHARLESTON – A man is suing WSAZ after he claims it defamed him.
Former Mingo sheriff accuses official of defamation
CHARLESTON – The former sheriff of Mingo County has sued a political rival, accusing him of defaming his reputation right before the 2014 primary election.
Couple says CAMC surgeon was negligent
CHARLESTON – A Mineral Wells couple is suing Charleston Area Medical Center after they claim a surgeon was negligent and caused injuries.
Woman accuses bus authority of negligence
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman is suing Kanawha Valley Regional Transportation Authority after she was injured on one of its buses.
No more Republican and Democrat judges
Nonpartisan judges. That's what we'll have in West Virginia from now on – theoretically, at least.
Working toward a brighter future
CHARLESTON – Today's global economy is dependent on an educated, skilled and versatile workforce.
Arguments set for Thursday in W.Va. case against EPA
CHARLESTON — Oral arguments in West Virginia's federal case against the U.S. EPA are scheduled for Thursday.
WVSC: State has 'no real interest' in trying non-residents Zoloft claims
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has issued an ruling in an appeal regarding Zoloft litigation from 2012.
Court says retirement lawsuit not timely filed
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has granted a prohibition writ in a lawsuit that it said was not timely filed.
Justices reverse spousal support ruling
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court has ruled that a state court erred in reversing an order for spousal support.
Former employees sue Monongalia County General for age discrimination
MORGANTOWN – Two former employees are suing Monongalia County General Hospital after they claim they were discriminated against based on their ages.
PERSONNEL FILE: 33 Dinsmore attorneys make W.Va. Super Lawyer lists
CHARLESTON – Dinsmore & Shohl announces 33 of its attorneys have been named to the West Virginia Super Lawyers list and the Rising Stars list for 2015.
PERSONNEL FILE: 21 Spilman attorneys named W.Va. Super Lawyers
CHARLESTON – Spilman Thomas & Battle PLLC announced that 21 of the firm’s West Virginia-based attorneys were recognized by Super Lawyers for 2015.
PERSONNEL FILE: Jackson Kelly lawyers named W.Va. Super Lawyers
CHARLESTON – Thirty-five attorneys from Jackson Kelly PLLC’s West Virginia offices have been named to the 2015 list of West Virginia Super Lawyers and Rising Stars.