News from September 2018
EEOC files discrimination suit against Las Trancas of Martinsburg
MARTINSBURG – A federal agency is suing a corporation that operates a Mexican restaurant in West Virginia over allegations of discrimination.
JACKSON KELLY PLLC: Vivian H. Basdekis Receives CLSA’s 2018 Diversity Law Institute Diversity Award
Jackson Kelly is pleased to announce that Vivian H. Basdekis, Member, received the Construction Lawyers Society of America’s 2018 Diversity Law Institute Diversity Award.
Capitol security officers falsely arrested Charleston resident, lawsuit says
Two residents accuse the West Virginia Division of Protective Services and security officers of an "armed abduction."
Woman blames ovarian cancer on Johnson's Baby Powder
A Ft. Gay woman blames the manufacturers of a talcum powder for causing her cancer.
Wayne County marine terminal subject of contract dispute
A Delaware company accuses Kenova Terminal Company of backing out of a purchase agreement.
Patient stabbed in the eye sues Huntington hospital
An attack on a Dunbar resident at Mildred Mitchell Bateman Hospital by another patient prompted a recent lawsuit.
Man blames implanted medical device for continuing injuries
An implanted medical device was defective, a Huntington man claims in court.
Caputo asks Justice to include Ketchum in articles of impeachment
CHARLESTON — West Virginia House Minority Whip (D-Marion) Mike Caputo requested that Gov. Jim Justice issue a special session call to consider articles of impeachment against former Supreme Court Justice Menis Ketchum today.
Lawsuit filed against nightclub, owner for death of patron
The New Boondocks bar and its owner face a lawsuit in the shooting death of a young father.
MU Constitution Week to host Stephanie Thacker for event
Marshall University's Constitution Week began Monday and lasts until Sept. 24 with several events to emphasize the importance of the U.S. Constitution.
Marshall County couple sues over exploding soda can
An exploding soda can prompted a lawsuit against five large companies.
CSX derailment and oil spill leads to federal lawsuit
Federal and state officials accuse CSX Transportation of several environmental torts in response to oil spilled from a derailed train.
Inmate's suicide leads to allegations of negligence against jail officials
The West Virginia Regional Jail Authority and its medical provider face allegations of negligence after an inmate was found hanging in his cell.
Local resident sues mortgage loan servicer for misrepresentations
A mortgage loan company faces accusations of "illegal and abusive loan servicing" in a recent lawsuit.
Insurance company blames Cooper Wiring Devices product on Wardensville house fire
WHEELING – An insurance company is seeking subrogation from two electrical component manufacturers to recover damages it paid due to a house fire.
LITTLER MENDELSON: Littler Named 2019 BTI Innovation Champion
Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has been named among the 52 top firms for legal innovation by BTI Consulting.
BOWLES RICE: Bowles Rice Welcomes Three New Attorneys
Bowles Rice is pleased to welcome three new attorneys to the firm: William T. Fahey III, William L. Burner and William M. Lorensen.
Attorney seeks to nullify Justice's Supreme Court appointments and Jenkins' spot on ballot
CHARLESTON – A Charleston attorney who is seeking a seat on the state Supreme Court has filed a legal challenge to Gov. Jim Justice’s temporary appointments to the court and to Evan Jenkins’ qualifications to being a justice.
Wet rug at Huntington Red Lobster caused fall, woman alleges
HUNTINGTON – A Kentucky woman alleges a wet rug at a Huntington restaurant caused her to fall.
WVU nursing student alleges she was wrongfully accused of cheating during exam
MORGANTOWN – A nursing student at West Virginia University School of Nursing alleges she was falsely accused of cheating on a final exam.