News from August 2019
Partial settlement reached in case against Equifax, TransUnion over allegedly inaccurate credit files
WHEELING – A notice of partial settlement was filed in a case against three credit reporting agencies over alleged Fair Credit Reporting Act violations.
DINSMORE & SHOHL LLP: Wood Named Leading IP Strategists
Jonathan (Jon) Wood, a partner in Dinsmore & Shohl’s intellectual property department, has been named once again to the 2019 IAM 300 of the World’s Leading IP Strategists.
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey to Consumers: Beware Spoofing Scams that Attack Bank Card Holders
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is warning consumers to beware of a new scam that uses a practice known as spoofing to target bank cardholders with notices of fraudulent activity.
DINSMORE & SHOHL LLP: Dinsmore's Sara Suleiman Advises on Law School Choice
Dinsmore associate Sara Suleiman spoke with U.S. News & World Report about how prospective law students can navigate their educational and career choices.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF WEST VIRGINIA: U.S. Attorney Bill Powell to take part in National Night Out
U.S. Attorney Bill Powell and his staff will join law enforcement, community leaders and residents on Tuesday, August 6th at events in Martinsburg, Clarksburg, Bridgeport, and Wheeling to celebrate the 36th annual National Night Out crime and drug prevention event.
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Announces Off to College Consumer Protection Week
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announces the office’s sixth annual Off to College Consumer Protection Week will begin Monday, Aug. 12.
Kostenko seeks to have federal drug distribution sentence vacated
BECKLEY — A former doctor who was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for distribution of oxycodone has filed court documents in an attempt to vacate his sentence.
Family sues Arby's for injuries over altercation allegedly started by employee
WHEELING – A Wheeling man is suing Arby's after he was injured in a physical altercation allegedly started by one of its employees.
TwoDogBlog Announces Upcoming Rebrand to TOPDOG Legal Marketing
S. CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Legal marketing firm TwoDogBlog, LLC is excited to announce that it will soon become TOPDOG Legal Marketing, LLC.
Woman injured in auto accident alleges Waters Law Group failed to file her claim on time
HUNTINGTON – A Wayne woman is suing Waters Law Group over allegations the law office's negligence caused her to sustain damages.
Female employees file class-action against Nippon Thermostat over discrimination allegations
WINFIELD – A class-action lawsuit was filed against Nippon Thermostat of America Corp. (NTAC) by former employees who allege they were discriminated against due to their gender and national origin.
Company's suit against Dutch Miller over allegedly substandard van work transferred to Charleston court
CHARLESTON – A lawsuit originally filed in an Ohio court against Dutch Miller has been transferred to a federal court in Charleston.
Former professor sues WVU over alleged wrongful termination
MORGANTOWN – A former employee is suing West Virginia University (WVU) over allegations of wrongful termination.
Justice brings in new counsel in residency case
CHARLESTON – Court documents show that Gov. Jim Justice has hired a former U.S. attorney to represent him in a lawsuit filed by Del. Isaac Sponaugle (D-Pendleton) regarding Justice's residency.
United Airlines is accused of failing to divert international flight to provide man who died with emergency medical care
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The family of a former Charleston resident who died on a United Airlines flight is suing the airline for allegedly denying him reasonable care.
Clarksburg man whose foot was injured by 1,000-pound pipe claims MedExpress Urgent Care failed to diagnose fractures
WHEELING – A Clarksburg man who suffered a work-related injury after a 1,000-pound pipe fell on his foot and his wife have filed a medical malpractice suit against MedExpress Urgent Care claiming the doctors were negligent in his initial treatment.
Woman who tumbled down incline after being struck by rolling cab files suit against driver, cab company
NEW CUMBERLAND – A Weirton woman who suffered injuries after being struck by the cab she was exiting has filed a civil suit against the cab company and driver.
Couple claims Mount Hope Kia dealership fraudulently inflated their income on car financing application
FAYETTEVILLE – A Jumping Branch couple alleges a Mount Hope auto dealership falsely inflated their income on a car financing application without their knowledge.
Ohio family seeks damages from National Tire and Battery after just-serviced vehicle lost wheel on interstate
WHEELING – An Ohio man is seeking damages from an automotive service center chain with a location in Wheeling after a wheel fell off of his vehicle while traveling on an interstate and caused an accident.
Dollar General employee claims age discrimination, retaliation for medical leave
NEW MARTINSVILLE – A West Virginia woman who works at a Dollar General store in Paden City claims she faced age discrimination as well as retaliation for being injured on the job and then taking a medical leave.