News from March 2015
AIDE to hold sixth annual conference in Charleston, Huntington
HUNTINGTON – The Appalachian Institute of Digital Evidence is holding its sixth annual conference in April and will hold part of the conference in Charleston and another part in Huntington.
Hotel says GoFrac owes nearly $200K
CLARKSBURG – Amrapur Hotels-Fairmont is suing GoFrac LLC after it claims the company owes nearly $200,000 for rooms it rented in 2014.
Officials unveil Center for Children's Justice
CHARLESTON – Federal, state and local officials on Tuesday unveiled a statewide clearinghouse for information, resources, training and technical assistance regarding juvenile justice.
PERSONNEL FILE: Allevato elected state chairman of ACTEC
CHARLESTON — The law firm Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC (Spilman) announced that Member attorney John F. Allevato recently was installed as the West Virginia State Chair of The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) at its annual meeting in Florida.
PERSONNEL FILE: Basile elected chair of Alliance Board of Directors
CHARLESTON — The law firm Spilman Thomas & Battle PLLC has announced that Managing Member Michael J. Basile recently was elected Chair of the Charleston Area Alliance Board of Directors.
PERSONNEL FILE: Turner joins Nelson Mullins' West Virginia office
HUNTINGTON – Alex Turner has joined the West Virginia office of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP as an associate and will focus his practice on class action and mass tort litigation as well as commercial, medical liability, and product liability litigation.
UPDATE: Attorneys: Asbestos trust claims bill good for W.Va.
CHARLESTON – The asbestos trust claims act recently signed into law is good for business in West Virginia, according to several attorneys who played key roles in crafting the legislation.
Morrisey joins other AGs opposing Radio Shack sale of info
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has announced he joined 32 other states and the District of Columbia in objecting to RadioShack’s plan to sell customers’ personal, private information as part of its bankruptcy proceedings.
Couple cites ambulance, driver in road injuries
MOUNDSVILLE — A Marshall County husband and wife has sued an Ohio emergency transport company and its employee, alleging negligence.
Couple blames KFC for sidewalk fall
BECKLEY — A Raleigh County couple has sued a local restaurant and its owner-manager company, alleging personal injury.
Driver cites sheriff’s office in collision
BECKLEY — A Raleigh County woman has sued the county sheriff’s office and a deputy sheriff, alleging vehicular negligence in a 2013 automobile accident.
Merchant alleges unsettled account
KEYSER — A Mineral County retail and wholesale business has sued a landscaper to recover funds related to a 2014 business transaction.
Couple cites airport parking lot hazard
BECKLEY — A Raleigh County couple has sued the county airport and two affiliated entities, alleging negligence.
Wendy’s manager alleges sexual harassment
MADISON — A former Wendy's employee from Boone County has sued her employer, alleging discriminatory practices.
BB&T sues law firm for failing to vacate
CHARLESTON – Branch Banking & Trust is suing a Charleston law firm after it claims the law firm failed to vacate the premises of a building owed by the bank.
Woman sues mining companies for husband's death
CHARLESTON – A Mingo County woman is suing Midland Trail Energy LLC after she claims her husband was fatally injured because of its negligence.
Two more women sue Zales for sexual harassment
CHARLESTON – Two former employees are suing Zales and one of its employees for sexual harassment of two employees.
Woman blames Speedway for injuries
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman is suing Speedway after she claims its premises were unsafe.
Couple sues WVDOT for accident injuries
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County couple is suing the West Virginia Department of Transportation-Division of Highways after they claim it was responsible for injuries suffered on its construction site on W.Va. 10.
Man accuses Charleston Police of negligence
CHARLESTON – A Charleston man is suing the Charleston Police Department for being negligent and causing him injuries.