News from July 2018
FARMER CLINE & CAMPBELL PLLC: How modified comparative negligence plays a role in your case
In some personal injury cases, one person's negligence clearly caused the injuries, and that person is 100 percent responsible.
BOWLES RICE: Bowles Rice Ranked Among Nation's Largest Law Firms
The National Law Journal has ranked Bowles Rice at No. 345 in its 2018 NLJ 500 edition, published June 28.
Morrisey challenges Manchin for debate about Kavanaugh’s nomination
CHARLESTON — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has challenged Sen. Joe Manchin to a debate regarding the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Fourth day of impeachment hearings conclude with tour being rescheduled
CHARLESTON — Today’s impeachment hearings for West Virginia Supreme Court justices ended with a delay of a tour of the justices’ offices until next week.
Aviagen Turkeys alleged to have paid delivery driver straight-time rate for overtime work
LEWISBURG – A former delivery driver has filed a class-action lawsuit against a turkey supplier over allegations he was not paid the appropriate rate for overtime work.
DOJ has a month to provide Blankenship a copy of DOJ report on his trial
CHARLESTON – Federal Magistrate Judge Omar Aboulhosn has issued an order requiring the U.S. Department of Justice to provide Don Blankenship's attorneys with a copy of a report on the prosecutorial misconduct from his trial by Aug. 15.
Third day of impeachment hearings wraps up
CHARLESTON — The third day of hearings regarding the possible impeachment of Supreme Court justices concluded after hearing testimony from four current court employees.
ABC Contracting alleged to have failed to construct auto body shop per contract
PINEVILLE – An Oceana man alleges a contractor he hired to build an auto body shop failed to construct it to comply with code.
CLC Enterprises alleged to owe more than $25,000 on equipment agreements
FAYETTEVILLE – A Mount Hope company is alleged to have defaulted on two equipment finance agreements.
Man alleges Broadmore Senior Living at Teays Valley failed to prevent mother's falls
WINFIELD – The son of a woman who resided at a Hurricane nursing facility alleges the facility's negligence contributed to her falling numerous times.
Doddridge County property owner alleges companies failed to record easements with county
WEST UNION – A New Jersey man who owns a 77-acre property in Doddridge County alleges two oil and gas companies failed to record rights of way and easement agreements on the property.
Consumer claims Preston County auto dealer failed to tell him vehicle's subframe was rusted
KINGWOOD – A consumer alleges a vehicle he purchased from a Preston County dealer is not safe to drive and is seeking a cancellation of the sales contract and the return of his money.
Sowards Oil Field Services alleged to have defaulted on loans
WINFIELD – A Putnam County company is alleged to owe more than $1.5 million on three loans.
BAILEY & GLASSER: State Tax Department sues, says it’s owed hundreds of thousands from since-sold hotels
The state Tax Department has filed a lawsuit in Harrison County Circuit Court against a New York commercial bank company and a firm that operated a hotel in Clarksburg and another in Elkins.
PULLIN FOWLER FLANAGAN BROWN & POE PLLC: What Happens to the Fee-Shifting Provision of the Wage Payment and Collection Act When Wage Claims Get Resolved Pre-suit?
Cameron Brown recently appealed a Circuit Court of Wayne County order denying his “motion for reconsideration” of the court’s dismissal of his original complaint, arguing that the Circuit Court did not properly interpret the Wage Payment and Collection Act in granting respondent Grayson Assisted Living, Inc.’s motion to dismiss.
THE CALWELL PRACTICE PLLC: What Is a Class Action Lawsuit?
A class action lawsuit is a type of civil claim filed by one person or party on behalf of a larger group that either has a similar claim or has suffered similar damages. These lawsuits may be filed in either state or federal courts.
Car deodorizer was so strong it made a man pass out, lawsuit claims
WINFIELD – A Kanawha County couple claims a company made an automobile deodorizer so strong it made the husband pass out when he smelled it.
Man alleges termination from DHHS job was because of his medical condition
CHARLESTON – A social worker alleges he was terminated by the Department of Health and Human Services because of his medical condition.
Western Land Services alleged to have terminated employee in retaliation for reporting conduct
WEST UNION – A man alleges he was wrongfully terminated by his employer after reporting allegedly illegal conduct.
Couple alleges fuel leak after repairs performed by River City Subaru caused fireball
HUNTINGTON – A Pritchard couple alleges a Huntington auto repair shop negligently repaired their vehicle, causing a fuel leak and fireball when they started it.