News from August 2019
Jury trial scheduled for discrimination suit against Wal-mart
HUNTINGTON — A jury trial is scheduled in a lawsuit against Wal-mart alleging it violated the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Federal judge dismisses discrimination lawsuit levied against Bethany College
WHEELING — A federal judge granted a motion to dismiss in a lawsuit accusing Bethany College for discrimination.
Plaintiff's motion for summary judgment denied in breach of contract claim against Kenova Terminal Co.
HUNTINGTON — A federal judge denied a motion for summary judgment for Hardin Street Marine and granted one for the defendant in a case alleging Kenova Terminal Co. backed out of a purchase agreement.
Lawsuit against Loved Ones in Home Care claims travel time should have been calculated in weekly pay
HUNTINGTON — The plaintiffs in a lawsuit against Loved Ones in Home Care filed a motion for Step One Notice pursuant to the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Federal judge grants motion to transfer case against drug companies to New York
WHEELING — A federal judge granted a motion to transfer venue in a case filed in federal court in Wheeling. The case will now be removed to New York.
Federal judge dismisses complaint against Tug Hill Operating
WHEELING — A federal court judge granted an order to dismiss a lawsuit against Tug Hill Operating that alleged it breached a covenant with a property owner.
Board seeks to have lawsuit filed by former teacher dismissed
HUNTINGTON — The Cabell County Board of Education filed a motion to dismiss in a lawsuit filed against it by a former teacher who was fired after making racially-charged tweets.
CNE Poured Walls files crossclaim in lawsuit accusing it of negligence
HUNTINGTON — CNE Poured Walls Inc. responded to a crossclaim filed against it in a case claiming it and Parsons Contracting were negligent in performing work for a West Virginia couple.
Wood Co. GOP chairman sues state party chair, Warner over attempted ouster
CHARLESTON – The state Republican Party chairwoman’s removal of the Wood County party official has resulted in a lawsuit. Rob Cornelius, chairman of the Wood County Republican Executive Committee, filed his complaint and petition for writ of mandamus Aug. 21 in Kanawha Circuit Court against Secretary of State Mac Warner and West Virginia Republican Party Chairwoman Melody Potter.
Proud to be a coal miner’s warriors
Truth be told, those who have grown up in West Virginia and Kentucky are sons and daughters of coal miners in a way – if not genetically, then psychologically at least, as grateful beneficiaries of the hard work they’ve done throughout their lifetimes.
Nothing to fear from three public charter schools
CHARLESTON – There is no greater responsibility of state government than to provide a thorough education for our children. American leaders from every generation have recognized the importance of a world-class, public education.
Woman sues Go-Mart following death of pregnant daughter
WINFIELD — Two lawsuits were filed against Go-Mart in the wake of a pregnant employee's death.
Federal judge denies motion to compel arbitration in Macy's discrimination case
MARTINSBURG — A federal judge denied a motion to stay and compel arbitration in a case alleging discrimination by Macy's against a former employee who has a neurodevelopmental disorder.
Heart patient claims Highmark West Virginian wrongfully denied claims for emergency care
CLARKSBURG — A heart patient is suing Highmark West Virginia, dba Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia, for its alleged failure to pay his medical claims.
Bailey & Glasser works to secure $143 million settlement with Columbia Gas for explosions
BOSTON, Mass. — A $143 million settlement was reached in a series of class-action lawsuits filed in Massachusetts involving Columbia Gas.
Virginia man seeks dismissal of his lawsuit against former employer and its benefits provider
HUNTINGTON — A stipulation of dismissal was filed in a case alleging violations by a hospital's benefit plan, as administered through a Canadian firm, of federal retirement income laws.
Salvage yard wants lawsuit alleging it took possession of a bulldozer dismissed
KINGWOOD — Sugar Creek Salvage wants a lawsuit against it for allegedly failing to return a bulldozer to be dismissed.
Ace Health denies allegations in health insurance misrepresentation case
CHARLESTON — Ace Health Associates denied the accusations against it in a complaint arguing it and several other companies committed intentional misrepresentation and fraud.
Morrisey announces settlement with organization that was supposed to send care packages to servicemembers
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced a settlement with a for-profit organization that claimed to help military servicemembers.
BAILEY GLASSER LLP: Bailey & Glasser Lawyers Named To 2020 Best Lawyers ® List
Bailey & Glasser is pleased to announce Ben Bailey, Brian Glasser, John Barrett, and Brian Swiger were selected by peers for inclusion in the 2020 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America, in the following practice areas.