News from June 2018
Decisions are made by those who show up
CHARLESTON – There’s an old episode of "The West Wing" in which the President stands in front of a crowd of students and tells them, “Decisions are made by those who show up.” It’s a truth I wish our Governor would learn and take to heart.
Monongalia General alleges doctor breached employment agreement
CLARKSBURG — A Monongalia County hospital is suing a doctor, alleging unfair competition.
Danville couple accuses contractor of unsafe work conditions
WELCH — A Danville couple is suing a McDowell County contractor, alleging unsafe work conditions.
Putnam real estate owner alleges he failed to receive tax deed
CHARLESTON — A Putnam real estate owner is suing other property owners, alleging refusal to apply payments.
Nicholas Co. couple alleges Fiat/Chrysler sold defective pickup truck
CHARLESTON — A Nicholas County couple is suing Fiat Chrysler, alleging fraudulent concealment and design defect.
Wheeling couple cites driver, insurer in vehicle collision
MOUNDSVILLE — A Wheeling couple is suing a driver and State Farm Insurance, alleging breach of contract and negligence.
House votes to consider impeachment of Loughry, possibly other Supreme Court justices
CHARLESTON – The House of Delegates has voted 89-0 to give its Judiciary Committee the power to investigate impeachment of state Supreme Court justices.
Supreme Court annuls Chapmanville attorney’s law license
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ordered the annulment of a Chapmanville attorney’s law license, stating that he preyed on a woman's vulnerability and violated the Rules of Professional Conduct.
State Supreme Court annuls law license of Beckley attorney
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has annulled the law license of a Beckley attorney.
Texas energy business accuses oil, and natural gas company of breach of contract
CLARKSBURG — A Texas energy company is suing an oil and natural gas business, alleging breach of contract.
Marion Co. mother, daughter allege postal service vehicle caused crash
CLARKSBURG — A Marion County mother and daughter are suing the U.S. Postal Service, alleged negligence caused a vehicle crash.
Cabell County rental business alleges customer owes $18,000
HUNTINGTON — A Huntington property rental company is suing a lessee, alleging breach of contract and unjust enrichment.
Greenbrier County couple accuses lender of misrepresentation
BECKLEY — Greenbriar County property owners are suing a mortgage service provider, alleging misrepresentation and concealment.
West Virginia nutrition business named defendant in Pennsylvania lawsuit
PITTSBURGH — Several West Virginia nutritional supplement companies and individuals have been named as defendants in a Pennsylvania lawsuit, alleging they failed to pay invoices for goods and services.
Putnam County couple accuses GM of selling defective vehicle
CHARLESTON — A Putnam County couple is suing General Motors, alleging sale of a defective vehicle.
Internet company alleges it could not attach cable to Moundsville property
WHEELING — An Internet company is suing a Moundsville couple, alleging breach of contract and tortious interference.
Commission submits four names to governor to replace Stucky on Kanawha Circuit bench
CHARLESTON – The Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission has recommended four names to Gov. Jim Justice for a vacancy on the Kanawha Circuit Court bench.
State Supreme Court rules Business Court case was properly dismissed
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has ruled that a nearly-10-year-old case before the Business Court Division was rightfully dismissed.
Marshall County property owners allege Chevron breached contract
MOUNDSVILLE — Marshall County property owners are suing Chevron, alleging breach of contract, conversion, breach of fiduciary duty and negligent and intentional misrepresentation.
FITZSIMMONS LAW FIRM: Bob Fitzsimmons recognized again as one of West Virginia's top 10 Super Lawyers
Fitzsimmons Law Firm issued the following announcement on June 14.Fitzsimmons Law Firm is proud to announce that Bob Fitzsimmons was again named one of the Top 10 Super Lawyers in West Virginia, an honor he has received numerous times.