News from 2018
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.
Former employee accuse mining company of unlawful termination
BECKLEY — A former employee is suing a mining company, alleging disability discrimination and violation of workers compensation acts.
Putnam County motorist alleges construction company vehicle caused crash
BECKLEY — A Putnam County motorist is suing a Wyoming County construction company and employee, alleging negligence in causing a vehicle crash.
Vehicle passenger alleges another driver caused crash
HEELING — A Wheeling man is suing a driver and an employer, alleging negligence and negligent hiring caused a vehicle crash that injured the plaintiff.
Charleston nursing home resident allegedly not provided with sufficient staff
CHARLESTON — A personal representative is suing Charleston health care facilities, alleging negligent supervision.
Investors allege Florida company owes $1.9 million in compensatory damages
CHARLESTON — Investors are suing Steve Gorlin and The Gorlin Companies LLC, businessman and investment company, citing alleged breach of contract, promissory estoppel/detrimental reliance, negligence, fraud, civil conspiracy, constructive trust.
Family member alleges health care providers' negligence caused relative's death
CHARLESTON — An estate executor is suing South Charleston health care providers, alleging negligence caused a relative's death.