News from December 2019
Man claims debris left by Asplundh clogged culvert, caused property to flood
HUNTINGTON – A man alleges his Cabell County property suffered damage from flooding after a tree trimming service left behind debris that clogged a ravine behind his property.
Several businesses sue Beckley Water over leak that caused damage to buildings
BECKLEY – Several Neville Street businesses in Beckley allege the Beckley Water Co. failed to timely find and fix a water leak that caused damage to their properties and loss of business for more than a month.
New York company alleges Lanam Foundry-produced products have defects
NEW MARTINSVILLE – The operator of a New Martinsville foundry is facing a suit filed by a New York corporation over allegations it has been producing defective products.
Driver sues Mineral Labs, employee over head-on collision
FAYETTEVILLE – Mineral Labs is facing a negligence suit after a Nicholas County man was injured when its employee crashed head-on into his vehicle.
DINSMORE & SHOHL LLP: Dinsmore Announces Tammy Bennett and Michael Bronson as Equity and Inclusion Officers
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP is proud to announce the creation of two new leadership positions within the firm: chief equity and inclusion officer (CEIO) and deputy equity and inclusion officer (DEIO).
WEST VIRGNIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey, Coalition Win Victory for National Guard Soldiers
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and a 24-state coalition recently won an important ruling that protects National Guard soldiers from losing their jobs, pay and benefits after serving their communities on state active duty.
DINSMORE & SHOHL LLP: Dinsmore Earns ISO 27001 Certification for Information Security
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP is pleased to announce that after an audit by PECB Management systems, it is now ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certified.
BORDAS & BORDAS PLLC: Bordas & Bordas Welcomes Two New Attorneys to Legal Team
Bordas & Bordas has expanded its legal team with the addition of two new attorneys, Shawn Fluharty and Justin Selep.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF PENNSYLVANIA: United States Attorney Mike Stuart's Statement on Attorney General Barr's Launch of Operation Relentless Pursuit
United States Attorney Mike Stuart issued the following statement.
Woman in motorized wheelchair who was struck, dragged down Charleston street sues Coca-Cola, driver
CHARLESTON – A Seth woman who was in her motorized wheelchair when she was struck and dragged down the street at a Charleston intersection by a vehicle driven by a Coca-Cola employee alleges the driver failed to maintain control of his vehicle.
Former Lowe's employee's discrimination lawsuit removed to federal court
CHARLESTON – A lawsuit filed by a former employee against Lowe's Home Centers alleging age and disability discrimination has been removed to federal court.
Justice side with Berkeley County property owner in appeal involving stormwater drainage
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals sided with a late Berkeley County property owner who filed a lawsuit nearly a decade ago over stormwater draining onto his property.
Supreme Court says Fairmont training academy for law enforcement should proceed
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that Fairmont State University's proposed law enforcement training academy should be approved.
Contractor alleges AEP failed to pay for transmission station work
CHARLESTON – C.W. Wright Construction Co. is suing American Electric Power Service Corp. alleging it failed to pay for work performed and material provided.
West Virginia heavy equipment rental claims Cline & Sons owes more than $20,000
WILLIAMSON – A West Virginia heavy equipment leasing company is suing Cline & Sons Stone and Gravel for more than $20,000 over allegations of failure to pay for rental equipment.
Walmart shopper files suit after tripping on mat at Barboursville store
HUNTINGTON – A woman who tripped on a floor mat at a Barboursville Walmart and suffered injuries is seeking damages from the retail giant.
Montgomery Rehab faces suit from estate of former resident over allegations her death was due to negligence
FAYETTEVILLE – Montgomery Rehab and Nursing is facing a negligence suit filed by the estate of a former resident who allegedly died from complications of a pressure ulcer.
Kentucky company alleges it wasn't paid in full for rental equipment used on Mountaineer Express Pipeline Project
NEW MARTINSVILLE – Columbia Gas Transmission and TransCanada USA are facing a suit from a Kentucky business over allegations it is owed more than $90,000 for equipment used on the Mountaineer Express Pipeline Project.
Insurer alleges Triple H Enterprises failed to pay its premiums
WEST UNION – Doddridge County-based Triple H Enterprises is facing a suit filed by its insurer who alleges the company has failed to pay its premiums for the commercial policy it was issued in 2017.
Woman who fell on uneven concrete pad claims Milton property owner's negligence
HUNTINGTON – The owners of a Milton property are facing a negligence claim filed by a woman who fell on an uneven concrete pad on their premises.