News from July 2016
State ranks last in the nation for women on the bench
West Virginia does an OK job when it comes to representation of people of color on the judicial bench, but is the worst in the nation in terms of the percentage of women as judges, and the reasons why aren’t clear, according to a law professor who co-authored a study on judicial representation.
Shafer Equipment LLC files suit alleging it is owed for repairs
CHARLESTON – A Clendenin company alleges it is owed for equipment repairs.
Old Dominion Freight Line accused of disability discrimination
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County man alleges he was wrongfully terminated because of his disability.
Man files suit against M&T Bank over loan
RIPLEY – A Ripley man has filed a suit against a New York-based bank over claims a loan is unconscionable.
Woman alleges she was injured at CAMC Memorial Hospital
CHARLESTON – A Clendenin woman alleges she was injured at a medical center because of an unsecured mat.
Insurer claims gun maker didn't pay premiums
PHILIPPI — A Washington, D.C., corporation is suing Blackheart International LLC, a small arms manufacturer, citing alleged breach of contract.
Mineral tract owners accuse well drill operator of wrongful taking
WEST UNION — Three mineral tract owners are suing Energy Corporation of America, a well drill operator, citing alleged wrongful taking and conversion.
Man says negligence led to injuries on drilling rig
WEST UNION — An employee is suing Patterson-UTI Drilling Company LLC and Antero Resouces Corp., employers, alleging negligence, failure to warn and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Construction firm claims customers didn't pay full amount
FAYETTEVILLE — A construction firm is suing National Church Residences Elderly of Montgomery, WV, Inc., National Church Residences, Inc., and J.L. Stone Construction LLC, citing alleged breach of contract.
AG's office seeks injunction to halt enforcement of Obama's transgender school policy
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is seeking a nationwide injunction to halt enforcement of the federal government’s directive on transgender students, while assuring local school systems that his office will defend them in court.
Morrisey hails FTC decision to withdraw challenge to Huntington hospital merger
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has applauded the Federal Trade Commission’s decision to drop any challenge to the merger of two West Virginia hospitals.
Annual SuperVision Symposium covers latest In workplace laws
CHARLESTON – The annual SuperVision Symposium held July 1 brought more than 50 business and human resources professionals together in West Virginia to discuss the latest issues in workplace laws and conduct.
Gaskins Law Group launches first-in-state practice focused on children
CHARLESTON — When Chelsea Walker-Gaskins passed the bar in 2013, she already knew a few things. First, she wanted to work for herself, and second, she wanted to focus on family law. She especially enjoyed working on cases involving children and realized that while many attorneys took such cases, no one seemed to focus exclusively on them.
Couple's lawsuit says employer forced termination
MOUNDSVILLE — A married couple's lawsuit against the wife's former employer, Retina Specialists PLLC and Dr. George Condax, and against insurer The Hartford Insurance Company cites alleged discrimination, violation of civil rights and wrongful or constructive termination.
Jury awards $5.1M in second DuPont C-8 bellwether trial
COLUMBUS – A federal jury has awarded a college professor $5.1 million in the second DuPont C-8 bellwether trial.
Woman says Ky. law firm included private info in legal documents
BECKLEY – A woman has filed a potential class action lawsuit against a Kentucky law firm claiming it “improperly and unlawfully” publicized confidential information about clients.
Woman says hospital responsible for fall
CHARLESTON — A Raleigh County resident is suing Charleston Hospital Inc., Saint Francis Hospital and Thomas Health System Inc., alleging negligence that resulted in injuries.
Public service district accused of negligence in flooding
WHEELING — A couple's lawsuit against Ohio County Public Service District and John Doe alleges negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent damages.
Crawling child allegedly was hurt at day care
BECKLEY — A minor child and her mother are suing Rising Stars Childcare LLC, Lauren Leger and Wendy Combs, chid care providers, alleging negligence, breach of duty and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Creditor claims bills unpaid
WHEELING — A creditor is suing Ohio Valley Fabrication & Energy Services Inc. and Taflan Steel & Welding Inc., debtor and guarantor respectively, citing alleged breach of contract and failure to pay for delivered goods.