News from October 2017
Justices say knee surgeries aren’t part of Worker’s Compensation injury
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has ruled that a woman’s knee replacement surgery was not medically related or reasonably required to treat a Workers’ Compensation injury.
Woman says JAK Productions co-worker shared compromising photos of her
CHARLESTON – A woman is suing JAK Productions after she claims it created a hostile work environment when another employee distributed compromising photos of her.
Woman sues Wal-mart for wrongful termination
CLARKSBURG – A woman is suing Wal-mart after she claims her employment was wrongfully terminated.
WVU professor doubts Clean Power Plan repeal will help coal industry
MORGANTOWN – A West Virginia University professor says the EPA’s elimination of the Clean Power Plan will have little effect on bringing back coal jobs.
Husband files suit against Bluefield doctor after death of wife
PRINCETON – A physician practicing in Bluefield has been named in a suit by an Iaeger man regarding the death of his wife.
Miner alleges negligence of Alpha Natural Resources, others caused leg injury
PINEVILLE – A Raleigh County miner alleges that he was injured because the mine was not managed according to industry customs and state and federal statutes and rtions.
Man alleges Stone Energy Corp. negligence caused flash fire at New Martinsville well pad
NEW MARTINSVILLE – A Proctor couple is seeking damages after the husband was injured in a flash fire at a well pad in the Wetzel County.
Mountain State Security alleges it is owed more than $17,000 for services
WILLIAMSON – A Mallory security service provider alleges a Gilbert corporation failed to pay for services it provided.
Motorist alleges Dollar General employee improperly made a left-hand turn, caused collision
MOUNDSVILLE – A Moundsville couple is seeking damages after a collision with a Dollar General employee.
Passenger seeks damages after I-70 collision with Mister P Express driver
WHEELING – A passenger allegedly injured after a tractor-trailer struck the vehicle she was traveling in on Interstate 70 is seeking damages from the driver and his employer.
Motorist seeks damages from Geico after Beckley collision with underinsured driver
BECKLEY – A motorist is seeking underinsured motor vehicle coverage from Geico Indemnity Co.
Perrone honored as Lawyer & Leader for 2017
CHARLESTON – Bruce Perrone, Legal Aid of West Virginia advocacy support counsel, has been honored with a 2017 Lawyers & Leaders award presented by the West Virginia University College of Law and West Virginia Executive Magazine.
Charleston attorney honored with Top 100 award
CHARLESTON – Charles R. “Rusty” Webb of the Webb Law Centre has been selected as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers of 2017 by the National Trial Lawyers.
Supreme Court agrees with state board on consolidation plan
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has issued an opinion, stating that it agrees with the West Virginia Board of Education in rejecting a plan to consolidate schools in Nicholas County.
Supreme Court to no longer pay dues to legal associations for employees
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has decided it will no longer pay dues to legal associations for its employees beginning in 2018.
Lone Star Beef settles Department of Labor lawsuit for $13k
CLARKSBURG – Lone Star Beef has agreed to settle a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Department of Labor alleging an employee was fired for calling emergency services after another employee was injured on the job.
CSX files answer to EEOC complaint, denies discrimination
HUNTINGTON – CSX filed an answer to a lawsuit alleging it had discriminatory hiring practices. CSX denies the discrimination.
U.S. Supreme Court won't hear Blankenship's appeal
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear the appeal of former Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship.
Judge Davis's dubious dissent
You ever listen to what people say – really listen – and find yourself scratching your head, trying to figure out what on earth they were trying to communicate?
Understanding the importance of underinsured motorist coverage
WHEELING – Few things in the practice of law are as frustrating as having a client who needs help, deserves help, and yet can’t get that help. To make matters even worse, more often than not the dilemma is created by the client herself. Allow me to explain.