News from June 2015
Widower alleges nursing home’s negligence killed his wife
POINT PLEASANT—A Mason County widower is suing his wife’s nursing care facility, alleging medical malpractice caused her death.
Vendor sues carry-out businesses for non-payment
WHEELING—A Wheeling business is suing two Ohio food service companies and their owner, alleging breach of contract.
Contractor alleges client paid only half of bill
BECKLEY—A Raleigh County business is suing a Nicholas County construction company, alleging contract violation.
Mine whistleblower alleges wrongful termination
BECKLEY—A Raleigh County mine worker is suing his former employer, alleging wrongful discharge for speaking to state authorities.
Highway crash victim blames company, driver
LOGAN—A Logan County man is suing a company and its employee, alleging liability in a roadway accident he says caused him permanent damages.
Coal worker alleges company violated employment law.
LOGAN—A Kentucky man is suing his former employer, alleging discriminatory retaliation.
Widow blames city, couple for husband’s death from falling tree
MOUNDSVILLE—A Louisiana woman is suing a municipality and a Moundsville couple after her husband was killed by a falling tree on the couple's property.
WVR Promo, Teasers, Polls, Etc.
PROMO Waves of litigation? Hurricane man sues over injuries at wave pool // 5 POLL INFO Are you pleased that the trinket bill finally is law? Yes, I am (78%, 40 Votes) No, I am not (22%, 11 Votes) Total Voters: 51 NEW QUESTION (with Walker story) Who would you vote for in the state Supreme Court race today?
Towing operator sued for flatbed fall
NEW CUMBERLAND — A Hancock County woman has sued a towing company and its employee, alleging liability in a 2014 accident.
DEP seeks injunction against Fayette Co. facility
FAYETTEVILLE — A West Virginia state official has sued seeking injunctive relief against a private business.
Morrisey's petition against EPA rule denied
WASHINGTON – West Virginia’s move to have a federal court review the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed Clean Power Plan has been denied.
Nonpartisan judicial elections now state law
CHARLESTON – The law requiring judicial elections to be nonpartisan is now in effect in West Virginia.
WVR Promo, Teasers, Polls, Etc.
PROMO Waves of litigation? Hurricane man sues over injuries at wave pool // 5 POLL INFO Are you pleased that the trinket bill finally is law? Yes, I am (78%, 40 Votes) No, I am not (22%, 11 Votes) Total Voters: 51 NEW QUESTION (with Walker story) Who would you vote for in the state Supreme Court race today?
Jackson Kelly named a top environmental firm
FROM STAFF REPORTS CHARLESTON – The Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources (SEER) of the American Bar Association (ABA) named Jackson Kelly PLLC a Top Ten Firm in its first “Annual Regional Law Firm Recognitions." The “Annual Regional Law Firm Recognitions” recognize the largest environmental law firms based on geographic region and lawyer membership in the Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources as of Jan. 31, 2015.
PERSONNEL FILE: Jackson Kelly named a top environmental firm
CHARLESTON – The Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources (SEER) of the American Bar Association (ABA) named Jackson Kelly PLLC a Top Ten Firm in its first “Annual Regional Law Firm Recognitions."
PERSONNEL FILE: Nelson Mullins West Virginia attorneys named Super Lawyers, Rising Stars
HUNTINGTON – Five Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP West Virginia attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2015 West Virginia Super Lawyers and Rising Stars publication.
Nelson Mullins West Virginia attorneys named Super Lawyers, Rising Stars
FROM STAFF REPORTS HUNTINGTON – Five Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP West Virginia attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2015 West Virginia Super Lawyers and Rising Stars publication. The Super Lawyer attorneys and the practices they are recognized for are: Marc E.
Jernigan named a W.Va. Bar Foundation Fellow
FROM STAFF REPORTS CHARLESTON – Dinsmore & Shohl’s Henry Jernigan has been named to the West Virginia Bar Foundation Fellows 2015 Class. Jernigan is one of 21 new members who were honored during the Annual Bar Foundation Fellows Dinner on April 23, 2015.
Dinsmore attorneys named to Super Lawyers list
FROM STAFF REPORTS 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: Dinsmore attorneys named to Super Lawyers list
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.