News from November 2018
Fort Gay man seeks compensation from State Farm over collision injuries
WAYNE – A Fort Gay man alleges his insurer has failed and refused to pay his demands for underinsured motorist coverage.
Davis Creek Auto Group files suit against financing company over allegedly bogus charges
CHARLESTON – An auto wholesale business has filed a suit against financing solutions company over allegedly unauthorized charges.
Beneficiaries allege Huntington National Bank failed to properly invest trust
CHARLESTON — Beneficiaries of the trust are suing a bank, alleging breach of fiduciary duty.
Calhoun County vehicle passenger alleges heavy load carriers caused crash
CHARLESTON — A Calhoun County man is suing motor and heavy load carriers, alleging negligence, recklessness and vicarious liability.
Financial advisory firm accuses energy companies of fraud
CHARLESTON — A financial advisory firm is suing oil and gas companies, alleging breach of contract, intentional tort/fraud, unjust enrichment and violation of the West Virginia Uniform Voidable Transactions Act.
Webster Co. woman accuses debt collector of illegal practices
ELKINS — A Webster County woman has filed a class action lawsuit against a lending company, alleging violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act.
JVAC taking applications for vacant state Supreme Court seat, new circuit judge spot
CHARLESTON – The state Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission is now receiving applications for the vacancy on the state Supreme Court. It also is accepting applications for a circuit judge position in the state's 19th Judicial Circuit covering Barbour and Taylor counties. This new position was created by the state Legislature.
Warner wants Legislature to review BRIM operations after $3M in lawsuit settlements
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner wants a “comprehensive review” of operating procedures for the state’s Board of Risk & Insurance Management.
DINSMORE & SHOHL LLP: Dinsmore Recognized as Top Performer for Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
For a second year, the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity has named Dinsmore & Shohl LLP a top performer among its member law firms.
BOWLES RICE: Bowles Rice Welcomes New Attorney to Martinsburg Office
Bowles Rice is pleased to announce that attorney Nicola D. Smith has joined the firm’s Martinsburg, West Virginia office.
Kaufman scholar-in-residence at Robert Morris University
CHARLESTON — Kanawha Circuit Judge Tod J. Kaufman recently participated in a presidential scholar-in-resident program at Robert Morris University in Moon, Pennsylvania.
Five more lawsuits filed against Beckley Drilling & Blasting for property damage
LOGAN — Five complaints were filed against Beckley Drilling & Blasting by Logan County residents who claim their homes were damaged due to blasting.
Lawsuits say T&S Paving failed to pay more than $80,000
PRINCETON — Three lawsuits were filed against T&S Paving by asphalt and construction companies who claim T&S breached its contract with them.
Big Jim is making himself look small
Prior to his recent retirement, 79-year-old Big Jim Hatfield had been Mingo County Clerk for 16 years. He assumed the position in 2002 at the age of 63, right about the time most people are retiring. Prior to that, he was a county commissioner and deputy sheriff. He is well known throughout Mingo County and the rest of southern West Virginia.
General election a huge success for West Virginia
CHARLESTON – I am very pleased to report that West Virginia hosted a very successful November General Election.vHere are a few of the highlights from my perspective as the state’s chief elections officer.
Prosecutors call Loughry 'vindictive and vengeful' in response to motion for new trial
CHARLESTON – Federal prosecutors paint former state Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry as “vindictive and vengeful,” “not credible,” retaliatory and one who “would not hesitate to flex his power and authority to get what he wanted.”
Kanawha Co. woman says two doctors performed unnecessary procedure on her
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County woman is suing two doctors, saying they negligently performed an unnecessary mastectomy and breast reconstruction on her.
Patient accuses Logan County medical providers of negligence diagnosis
LOGAN — A patient is suing Logan County medical providers, alleging negligence.
Former employee accuses Williamson heath care facility of disability discrimination
CHARLESTON — A former employee is suing a Williamson health care facility, alleging violation of the West Virginia Human Rights Act and wrongful termination.
Patient alleges Logan doctors negligently diagnosed case of Crohn's disease
LOGAN — A Logan County patient is suing the county medical facility, alleging medical negligence.