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WEST VIRGINIA RECORD

Thursday, March 28, 2024

News from August 2018


Atheist group alleges Parkersburg's Lord's Prayer is illegal

By Kyla Asbury |
CHARLESTON — A lawsuit has been filed against the city of Parkersburg for opening city council meetings with the Lord's Prayer.

Charleston municipal sewer utility alleges surety company owes $2.7 million

By Jenie Mallari-Torres |
CHARLESTON — A municipal sewer utility is suing a surety company and a reinsurer, alleging breach of contract.

Customer alleges debt collector violated TCPA

By Jenie Mallari-Torres |
CHARLESTON — A West Virginia man is suing a debt collector, alleging violation of the the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.

Huntington couple alleges home improvement company's negligence led to injuries

By Noddy A. Fernandez |
HUNTINGTON — Two Huntington homeowners are suing a Putnam County home improvement contracting company, alleging conversion, loss of consortium and negligence in injuries to the one of the plaintiffs.

Jefferson County couple allege unlawful debt collection

By Bree Gonzales |
MARTINBURG — Home owners are suing Select Portfolio Servicing Inc, a loan servicing company, citing alleged unlawful debt collection, unlawful failure to credit payments, breach of contract, tort of outrage.

Consulting firm alleges rental service owes $22,000

By Noddy A. Fernandez |
WHEELING — A consulting firm is suing a car rental service and an insurance company, alleging breach of contract, fraud and unjust enrichment in failing to pay more than $22,000.

Neither Ketchum nor Davis have yet applied for retirement benefits with the state

By Chris Dickerson |
CHARLESTON – Neither of the two recently retired state Supreme Court justices have applied for retirement benefits.

BOWLES RICE: Bowles Rice Welcomes Attorney Brock Malcolm to Morgantown Office

By Press release submission |
Bowles Rice is pleased to announce that attorney Brock Malcolm has joined the firm’s Morgantown, West Virginia office.

ORRICK: #4 for Associate Satisfaction

By Press release submission |
Thank you to our associates for ranking us #4 on The American Lawyer’s 2018 Associate Satisfaction survey – the second year in a row that we have jumped up a spot.

BORDAS & BORDAS PLLC: Tipping the Scales

By Press release submission |
You may have the opportunity to serve your community as a juror someday.

WARNER LAW OFFICES PLLC: Bobby Warner Given the 2018 West Virginia lawyers and leaders award

By Press release submission |
Warner Law Offices is pleased to announce that Bobby Warner has been inducted into the West Virginia Lawyers and Leaders Class of 2018 by the West Virginia University College of Law and West Virginia Executive Magazine.

DINSMORE & SHOHL LLP: Dinsmore’s Vanessa Rogers Joins Brandeis Inn of Court

By Press release submission |
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP’s Vanessa Rogers has joined the Louis D. Brandeis Inn of Court as an associate member. Part of the American Inns of Court, the Brandeis Inn is an organization for legal practitioners that promotes skill development and professional excellence.

BAILEY & GLASSER LLP: Brian Glasser Named Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers

By Press release submission |
Bailey & Glasser LLP is proud to announce that Best Lawyers, a peer-review publication that surveys thousands of lawyers to determine the best by practice area in communities across the nation, has named Brian Glasser Lawyer of the Year in the Criminal Defense: White Collar practice area for Charleston, West Virginia.

Despite retirement, Davis receives summons for Senate impeachment trials

By Chris Dickerson |
CHARLESTON – Former state Supreme Court Justice Robin Jean Davis has been served a summons for the upcoming impeachment trial before the state Senate.

Innocence Project law clinic helps free Tyler County man

By Kyla Asbury |
MORGANTOWN — The Innocence Project law clinic with West Virginia University College of Law (WVU) recently helped free a client who had been convicted of a crime he did not commit.

Putnam County attorney running for state Supreme Court

By Kyla Asbury |
CHARLESTON — A Putnam County attorney has added his name to the list of candidates vying for a seat on the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals.

Morrisey receives U.S. Chamber endorsement in U.S. Senate race

By Chris Dickerson |
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has endorsed West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey in his bid for the U.S. Senate.

Defendants seek to dismiss Wayne County school board radio station lawsuit

By Kyla Asbury |
WAYNE — Three defendants in a lawsuit alleging age discrimination, defamation and slander have filed a motion to dismiss, stating the complaint fails to state a claim.

Patient alleges medical facility disclosed confidential information without consent

By Noddy A. Fernandez |
HUNTINGTON — A patient is suing a Huntington medical center, alleging breach of confidentiality and invasion of privacy.

Bank alleges hospitality business owes more than $400,000

By Jenie Mallari-Torres |
LOGAN — A bank is is suing a West Logan hospitality business, alleging breach of contract and unpaid debt of more than $400,000.