News from March 2015
Former worker blames CSX for injuries
LOGAN – A Logan County resident has filed suit against his former employer for alleged negligence occurring in a July 2013 accident.
Truck driver blames mine company for injuries
LOGAN – A mining company employee has filed a lawsuit against his former employer, alleging negligence in a Feb. 2013 incident.
Passenger files suit following car wreck
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County man has filed suit against another individual for alleged negligence in a 2013 car accident.
Morrisey reminds consumers of price gouging laws during emergencies
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is reminding West Virginians of the state’s price gouging laws, which go into effect any time a governor declares a “State of Emergency” or “State of Preparedness.”
Former employee sues CertainTeed for discrimination
WHEELING – A former employee is using CertainTeed Gypsum West Virginia Inc. after he claims it violated the West Virginia Human Rights Act by terminating his employment.
Man says company violated consumer credit act
WHEELING – A man is suing Enhanced Recovery Company LLC for violating the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act.
Security guard claims racial discrimination
WHEELING – A man is suing McKeen Security Inc. after he claims he was wrongfully discharged from his employment.
Woman accuses Morgantown Police Department of assault
CLARKSBURG – A woman is suing the Morgantown Police Department and two of its officers for injuries she sustained from a wrongful arrest and assault.
Company says another breached contract
CLARKSBURG – Black Land Management Inc. is suing Postrock Eastern Production for breaching its contract with the company.
Man sues employer for crushing injuries
HUNTINGTON – An employee is suing Ashgrove Holdings and DGI-Menard after he claims he was injured during the scope of his employment.
Employee accuses airport authority of discrimination
PRINCETON – A Mercer County worker has filed suit against his former employer for alleged disability discrimination, based on his June 2014 termination.
Be realistic: public servants are only human
“What's the matter? Don't you trust me?”
Infrastructure still needed for energy job growth
WASHINGTON – President Obama’s veto of the bipartisan Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act this week is extremely disappointing.
PERSONNEL FILE: Steptoe & Johnson announces promotions
BRIDGEPORT – Steptoe & Johnson PLLC is pleased to announce that four West Virginia attorneys have been promoted to Of Counsel status. The new Of Counsels represent four of Steptoe & Johnson’s six West Virginia offices.
PERSONNEL FILE: Shuman McCuskey and Slicer lawyers honored
CHARLESTON – Shuman, McCuskey and Slicer PLLC has been recognized by Fortune Magazine and American Lawyer Media as a “Top Ranked Law Firm™” for 2015.
Logan Co. mine dump truck accident results in lawsuit
LOGAN – A Logan County couple has filed suit against three companies, claiming negligence in a personal injury case, which allegedly occurred in a Feb. 2013 accident.
Man blames convenience store for injuries
PRINCETON – A Mercer County man has filed suit against a convenience store for alleged negligence in a May 2014 incident.
Couple says truck they bought was a lemon
PRINCETON – A Raleigh County couple has sued an automotive dealer and two financial firms, alleging violation of consumer law in a vehicle purchase agreement.
Woman blames city for negligence in responding to fire
WHEELING – An Ohio County woman has sued the City of Wheeling for alleged negligence.
Couple files suit over Mineral Co. accident
KEYSER – A Pendleton County couple has filed suit against a transportation company for alleged negligence in a 2013 traffic accident.