News from November 2018
Valley Grove homeowners allege State Farm failed to cover damages
WHEELING — Homeowners is suing State Farm Fire and Casualty Company, a licensed insurer, citing alleged breach of insurance contract.
Raleigh Co. woman accuses Dodge of selling defective vehicle
BECKLEY — A Raleigh County woman is suing a Chrysler/Dodge automobile dealer, alleging breach of implied and express warranties.
Consumer accuses capital management business of unfair collection practices
CLARKSBURG — A Preston County man is suing debt collectors, alleging false and deceptive debt collection practices.
Blankenship critical after DOJ says federal conviction should not be vacated
BECKLEY – The Department of Justice is asking a federal court to maintain the conviction of former Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship.
Lawsuits filed over deaths after car accident
LOGAN — Two lawsuits have been filed against Asplundh Tree Experts over the deaths of two women after a car accident.
BOWLES RICE: Bowles Rice Ranked Among 2019 "Best Law Firms"
Bowles Rice LLP has earned national and regional recognition among the 2019 “Best Law Firms,” named by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®.
FITZSIMMONS LAW FIRM PLLC: Fitzsimmons Law Firm recognized by U.S. News - Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms"
Fitzsimmons Law Firm was recently ranked in the 2019 Edition of U.S. News - Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms” for two first-tier metropolitan rankings in the areas of Personal Injury Litigation-Plaintiffs and Insurance Law.
JVAC to meet to establish deadlines for filling Supreme Court vacancy
CHARLESTON – The Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission will meet Nov. 20 to set deadlines for the process of interviewing applicants for the vacant seat on the state Supreme Court.
DINSMORE & SHOHL LLP: Dinsmore Earns Top Tier Honors in 2019 ‘Best Law Firms’ List
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP has earned top honors in the 2019 edition of U.S. News - Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" rankings.
BAILEY & GLASSER LLP: B&G Ranked Nationally, and in Charleston and DC, For High-Stakes Litigation
B&G Ranked Nationally, and in Charleston and DC, For High-Stakes Litigation.
LITTLER MENDELSON: Littler Named "Law Firm of the Year" by U.S. News – Best Lawyers
Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has been named the “Law Firm of the Year” in the category of Labor Law – Management in the 2019 U.S. News – Best Lawyers®“Best Law Firms” list.
Former Big Lots employee says he was fired after rejecting manager's advances
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County man is suing a retail store, alleging retaliation, sexual harassment and wrongful termination.
Tridelphia couple alleges Wheeling health care providers' negligence harmed husband
WHEELING — A Triadelphia couple is suing Wheeling health care providers, alleging medical negligence.
3 West Virginia companies allege mining businesses owe more than $200,000
BECKLEY — Three West Virginia corporations are suing mining companies, alleging breach of contract.
Inmate alleges state prison officials violated his rights
CHARLESTON — An inmate is suing state correctional institutions, officers and special response team members, alleging violations of state and federal laws.
BB&T alleges Wheeling borrower, guarantor owe $348,000
MOUNDSVILLE — A North Carolina bank is suing a Wheeling borrower and guarantor, alleging breach of contract and a guaranty agreement.
Pa. couple alleges commercial vehicle operators' negligence caused crash
WHEELING — A Pennsylvania couple is suing commercial vehicle operators, alleging negligence caused a crash.
Longtime Mingo County politician sues school board after sustaining injuries at football game
WILLIAMSON – A longtime Mingo County political figure has filed a lawsuit against the county school board for injuries he sustained while attending a high school football game.
Three Nicholas County parents sue SBA over plan to use FEMA money to consolidate schools
CHARLESTON – Three Nicholas County parents have filed a lawsuit seeking to invalidate the state School Building Authority’s plan to use $177 million of federal money to consolidate schools.
Morgantown couple accuses financial advisers of negligence
CHARLESTON — A Morgantown couple is suing financial advisers, alleging breach of contract and negligence.