News from June 2015
Tinder named first recipient of national excellence award
FROM STAFF REPORTS CHARLESTON – Thomas R.
PERSONNEL FILE: Tinder named first recipient of national excellence award
CHARLESTON – Thomas R. Tinder, executive director of the West Virginia Bar Foundation, is the recipient of the inaugural National Conference of Bar Foundations Excellence Award.
Riley Jr. joins Bernstein-Burkley's W.Va. office
FROM STAFF REPORTS PITTSBURGH – Arch W.
PERSONNEL FILE: Riley Jr. joins Bernstein-Burkley's W.Va. office
PITTSBURGH – Arch W. Riley Jr., an accomplished attorney with more than 30 years of experience in commercial bankruptcy law, has joined Bernstein-Burkley, P.C. as a partner in West Virginia, where the firm is expanding its creditors’ rights and bankruptcy and restructuring practice groups.
PERSONNEL FILE: Jernigan named a W.Va. Bar Foundation Fellow
CHARLESTON – Dinsmore & Shohl’s Henry Jernigan has been named to the West Virginia Bar Foundation Fellows 2015 Class.
Nicholson joins Steptoe & Johnson
FROM STAFF REPORTS CHARLESTON – Steptoe & Johnson is pleased to announce the addition of Roger L.
PERSONNEL FILE: Nicholson joins Steptoe & Johnson
CHARLESTON – Steptoe & Johnson is pleased to announce the addition of Roger L. Nicholson to its Energy Transactional Team.
We don't want lawsuits that belong elsewhere
We have long contended that West Virginia courts should be for West Virginians.
We don't want lawsuits that belong elsewhere
We have long contended that West Virginia courts should be for West Virginians. Of course, we're perfectly willing to make exceptions for out-of-state residents prosecuting claims against our citizens or business enterprises, but we have little use for litigants whose lawsuits have no discernible or demonstrable connection to where the suit was filed.
Making a map for better cyber access
By SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO WASHINGTON – Kelly Surveying, a small business with offices throughout West Virginia, has been providing engineering, surveying and inspection services throughout West Virginia, Ohio and Pennsylvania for 20 years. With several offices and employees, Kelly Surveying depends on the internet to communicate and share documents with staff for new construction projects and to provide immediate response in the event of a mine disaster. Like many West Virginia businesses, Kell
Making a map for better cyber access
WASHINGTON – Kelly Surveying, a small business with offices throughout West Virginia, has been providing engineering, surveying and inspection services throughout West Virginia, Ohio and Pennsylvania for 20 years.
One attorney sues another for breach of contract
By CHRIS DICKERSON and KYLA ASBURY CHARLESTON – A Charleston attorney is suing Kathy Brown Law after he claims the law firm breached its contract and was unjustly enriched at his expense. Roger A.
Man sues physician for family member’s death
By KYLA ASBURY CHARLESTON – A man is suing a physician he claims is responsible for his family member's death. On July 15, Gary Salisbury presented to the emergency department at Summersville Regional Medical Center with complaints of fever, cough, shortness of breath and chest pain, according to a complaint filed in Kanawha Circuit Court. Jeffery Salisbury claims a chest x-ray showed right pneumothorax with persistent air leak and a chest tube was inserted. The next day, Gary Salisbury was
Woman sues DOH for son’s death
By KYLA ASBURY CHARLESTON – A Webster County woman is suing the West Virginia Department of Transportation-Division of Highways after she claims it is responsible for her son's death. Rob & Sons Construction & Excavation LLC and Golden Eagle Technical Services LLC were also named as defendants in the suit. Mitchell A.
Couple sues ICG Beckley for negligence
By KYLA ASBURY CHARLESTON - A Raleigh County couple is suing ICG Beckley LLC after they claim it was negligent in keeping its employees safe from work accidents. Arch Coal Inc., Donnie S.
Man accuses nursing home of negligence
By KYLA ASBURY CHARLESTON – A Fayette County man is suing Genesis Healthcare for injuries he sustained from its alleged negligence during his residency. Hidden Valley Center was also named as a defendant in the suit. Harry Waugh Sr. was a nursing home resident of the defendants from June 26, 2013, until Sept. 24, 2013, according to a complaint filed in Kanawha Circuit Court. Waugh claims the defendants had a duty to provide him with an appropriate and adequate resident care plan and assessme
Individuals sue BBB Oil & Gas, others for car accident
By KYLA ASBURY MORGANTOWN – Two individuals who were involved in a car accident are suing BBB Oil & Gas Services for allowing one of its employees who had a history of drinking and driving to use a company vehicle. Green Range Services LLC and Joseph A.
Man sues Genesis for mother’s injuries, death
By KYLA ASBURY CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County man is suing Genesis Healthcare and Oak Ridge Center for injuries his mother sustained prior to her death. Mary Bowen was a nursing home resident of the defendants from Aug. 23, 2013, until Nov. 9, 2013, according to a complaint filed in Kanawha Circuit Court. Timothy Bowen claims his mother suffered urinary tract infections and other infections during her residency and she was not properly hydrated. The defendants failed to provide the necessary
AG warns business owners of FTC scam
By CHRIS DICKERSON CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey says an email scam is targeting business owners with a “pending consumer complaint.” The fraudulent email claims to be from the Federal Trade Commission and asks the business owner to click on a link.
Aide accuses hospital, staff of harassment
By KYLA ASBURY MORGANTOWN – A former employee is suing Monongalia County General Hospital after she claims she was harassed during her employment. Regan M.