News from December 2018
Mediation begins in Yeager Airport litigation
CHARLESTON — A attempt at mediation has begun in the lawsuit against nearly a dozen contractors and insurance carriers involving the collapse of Yeager Airport's hillside three years ago.
Woman sues Ford for defective vehicle
SPENCER — A Ripley woman is suing Ford Motor Company after she claims the vehicle she purchased went out of control and caused her to wreck in Roane County.
Chiartas withdraws name from Supreme Court vacancy list, endorses Tabit for seat
Charleston attorney Gregory Chiartas submitted a letter Dec. 6 to the state Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission withdrawing from the process. And in his letter, he threw his support to Kanawha Circuit Judge Joanna Tabit for the position.
BOWLES RICE: Bowles Rice Welcomes New Attorney to Morgantown Office
Bowles Rice is pleased to announce that attorney Christine Pill Fisher has joined the firm’s Morgantown, West Virginia office. She will focus her practice on business and corporate matters.
BOWLES RICE: Bowles Rice Welcomes Attorney Gabriele Wohl
Bowles Rice is pleased to announce that attorney Gabriele Wohl has joined the firm’s Charleston, West Virginia office.
Estate blames Fraternal Order for death of club member
FAYETTEVILLE — An estate administrator is suing a private social club and guests, alleging negligence, battery and premises liability.
Former employee alleges railroad company violated FMLA
HUNTINGTON — A former employee is suing a railroad business, alleging disability discrimination, retaliation, and violation of the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Kanawha Co. doctor alleges insurance company breached contract
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County medical professional is suing a licensed insurer, alleging breach of an insurance contract.
Supplier alleges sues construction company owes $2,100
RIPLEY — A Belle machinery supplier is suing a MIneral Wells construction business, alleging breach of a business agreement.
Vehicle passenger alleges driver's negligence caused crash
LOGAN — A passenger is suing a vehicle driver and owner, alleging negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Driver alleges freightliner operators' negligence caused crash
WHEELING — A Texas motorist is suing freightliner operators, alleging negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Patient accuses hospital controllers of unlawful detention
BECKLEY — A Raleigh County man is suing hospital operators, alleging unlawful detention and negligence.
Former, future Supreme Court candidate Smith throws support behind Tabit for new vacancy
CHARLESTON – Just a month ago, Charleston attorney Dennise Smith and Kanawha Circuit Judge Joanna Tabit both were fighting to win spots on the state Supreme Court. Now, Smith is throwing her support behind Tabit to temporarily fill another seat on the court.
Asphalt paver allegedly owes supplier nearly $52,000
PRINCETON — A Mercer County asphalt manufacturer is suing a paving and excavating company and its agent, alleging breach of contract and fraud.
Equipment distributor alleges mining company owes nearly $233,000
CHARLESTON — An equipment distributor is suing a mining company, alleging breach of contract and unpaid debt.
Cabell County customer alleges Walmart negligence led to fall
HUNTINGTON — A Cabell County customer is suing Walmart, alleging negligence led to a fall that injured the plaintiff.
Customer accuses used car dealer of unfair business practices
RIPLEY — A Jackson County customer is suing used car dealers, alleging breach of warranties.
WVU professor reflects on lecture by Connecticut Supreme Court justice
MORGANTOWN — Connecticut Supreme Court Justice Richard A. Robinson recently delivered the 2018 Ihlenfeld Lecture at West Virginia University College of Law.
Hey, Jude, don’t make it bad!
Assuming the needle wasn’t planted there, you have to wonder how Taco Bell employees could have prevented some other patron or non-paying person from leaving it behind, or be discovered in time to harmed no one else.
Tips for a secure, happy holiday season
CHARLESTON – The holidays are a time for shopping and charitable giving, and while this is a time for sharing with family and friends, be careful not to inadvertently share your personal information with strangers who may be identity thieves.