News from 2018
Employee accuses Gabe's of wrongful discharge
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County woman is suing a retail clothing store, alleging age discrimination, unpaid wages and wrongful discharge.
Boone County boy alleges assault at youth home
WAYNE — A Boone County minor is suing a youth housing center, alleging professional malpractice and negligence.
Family member alleges medical facility's negligence caused death
PRINCETON — A family member is suing a medical facility, alleging negligence caused the death of a patient.
Mother alleges state natural resources division wrongfully terminated her daughter
CHARLESTON — A mother is suing the state natural resources division, alleging disability discrimination and wrongful termination against her daughter.
Kanawha County resident accuses loan servicer of misrepresentation
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County woman is suing a loan servicer, alleging misrepresentation in debt collection.
NELSON MULLINS RILEY & SCARBOROUGH: Nelson Mullins' Andrew Connor Named to The James L. Petigru Inn of Court
Andrew M. Connor, an associate in Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP’s Charleston office, has been named as a barrister to The James L. Petigru American Inn of Court, which is connected to the Charleston School of Law.
DINSMORE & SHOHL LLP: Dinsmore Welcomes 21 Associates
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP has added 21 associates to the firm across eight offices.
BORDAS & BORDAS PLLC: When Can I File My Case in Federal Court?
One of the assessments that you and your attorney will make when it comes time to file your case will be whether to file it in state or federal court.
NELSON MULLINS RILEY & SCARBOROUGH: ABA Litigation Section Elects Nelson Mullins' Larry Kristinik as Budget Officer
The American Bar Association Section of Litigation has elected D. Larry Kristinik, III, a partner in Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP’s Columbia office, as its Budget Officer for a one-year term.
Workman says she's done nothing to warrant impeachment, feels targeted
CHARLESTON – Chief Justice Margaret Workman says she thinks she is the victim of a political witch hunt. She also says she has done nothing to warrant being impeached and possibly removed from the state Supreme Court.
Daughter alleges Thomas Hospital's delayed evaluation led to father's death
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County woman is suing a hospital, alleging negligence led to the death of her father.
Wife alleges asbestos exposure caused husband's death
CHARLESTON — A wife is suing 3M and dozens of other asbestos manufacturers/suppliers/installers and employers, alleging negligence caused the wrongful death of her husband.
Wyoming County real estate owner accuses logging, timber firms of trespassing
PINEVILLE — A Wyoming County real estate owner is suing logging companies, alleging trespassing.
U.S. government declines to intervene in whistleblower lawsuit against Mylan Pharmaceuticals
CINCINNATI (Legal Newsline) – In a notice written to the U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio, Western Division on Sept. 6, the U.S. government declined the option to intervene in a False Claims Act lawsuit filed on its behalf.
Woman claims she broke her tooth on safety pin found in a bag of Utz potato chips
CHARLESTON – A Charleston woman says she bit a safety pin found in a bag of Utz potato chips that caused her to break a tooth.
Kanawha Co. man alleges he received unsolicited text, calls
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County man is suing a New York finance company, alleging telephone harassment.
Kmart customer alleges negligence caused fall in St. Albans store
CHARLESTON — A Mingo County woman is suing Kmart, alleging negligence led to her suffering injuries in a fall.
Former employee accuses state highway department of gender discrimination
CHARLESTON — A Ritchie County woman is suing the state highway department, alleging discrimination, retaliation and wrongful discharge.
Medical director alleges Mason County health clinic failed to pay all wages
CHARLESTON — A former medical director is suing a Mason County health clinic, alleging failure to make payments for all wages due.
Nitro man accuses used car dealership of breach of contract
CHARLESTON — A Nitro man is suing a Charleston used automobile dealership, alleging breach of warranty.