News from January 2019
Employee sues, alleging retaliatory and discriminatory termination
A laborer/hydroblast technician and his wife are suing his former employer and individuals, citing alleged discriminatory termination of an injured employee, disability discrimination and termination in violation of substantial public policy.
Consumer sues debt collector, cites telephone harassment
A consumer is suing a debt collector, citing alleged violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Process server claims police threatened her
A legal process server is suing a municipal corporation and police officers citing alleged retaliation, intimidation/harassment, intentional infliction of emotional distress, assault, negligent retention and negligent supervision/training.
Intermediate appeals court, judicial runoffs, other legal issues on 2019 legislative agenda
CHARLESTON – The 2019 Legislature now is in session, and those who follow the legal system are ready for a lively session.
AT&T customers file class-action suit against debt collector
AT&T customers have filed a class-action lawsuit against a debt collector, citing an alleged violation of the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act.
CLARK HILL PLC: Clark Hill Announces the Election of 16 Senior Attorneys & Senior Counsel as Members, and the Promotion of 18 Associates to Senior Attorney
Clark Hill today announced the promotion of 11 senior attorneys and five senior counsel to membership in the firm, and the promotion of 18 associates to senior attorney.
BOWLES RICE: Bowles Rice Elects New Partners for 2019
Bowles Rice has elected 11 new equity and non-equity partners, effective January 1, 2019.
DINSMORE & SHOHL LLP: Raymond L. Harrell, Jr. Joins Dinsmore’s Charleston Office
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP has added Raymond L. Harrell, Jr. as an associate to the firm’s Charleston office.
DINSMORE & SHOHL LLP: Dinsmore Elects New Members to Board of Directors
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP issued the following announcement on Jan. 2.Dinsmore & Shohl LLP has elected attorneys Christian Gonzalez and Grahmn N.
DINSMORE & SHOHL LLP: Dinsmore Promotes 15 Attorneys to Partner, Partner of Counsel
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP is pleased to announce J. Corey Asay, Charles E. Baverman III, Kelby T. Gray, Thomas J. Hayes, Jason W. Hilliard, Kerry O. Irwin, Katie P. Jacob, Alina Klimkina, Drew A. Linnenbom, Matt Lockhart, Sarah Mikowski McKenna, Anthony Pisano, Natalie H. Rauf and Arie M. Spitz have been elected to partnership effective Jan. 1. Pamela W. Bridgeport has been named partner of counsel.
House wants U.S. Supreme Court to review impeachment decision
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia House of Delegates filed a petition Tuesday with the U.S. Supreme Court asking the court to review the decision from October when the state Supreme Court halted impeachment proceedings in the state Senate.
U.S. Constitution guarantees freedom of – not from – religion
“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof....” Though the First Amendment protects our right to follow our faiths, courts have often misinterpreted it to justify restrictions on religious freedom.
We need the full story on Warner and BRIM settlements
CHARLESTON – A true story with information left out becomes highly deceptive. The media has reported extensively on the settlement cost involved in the termination of 12 individuals in the Secretary of State's Office when Mac Warner took office.
Charges against former WSAZ meteorologist dropped related to bar fight with co-worker
CHARLESTON – Misdemeanor charges against a former WSAZ meteorologist who had been accused of assaulting a co-worker at a Charleston bar have been dismissed.
It’s time for the state to invest in agriculture
If you believe agriculture should be part of our effort to diversify our state’s economy, lend us your voice. Tell your elected officials to join our cause. It’s time we invest in agriculture.
Grandparents sue drug manufacturers for granddaughter born addicted to opioids
CHARLESTON — The grandparents of a child born addicted to opioids is suing Purdue Pharma and other drug manufacturers for the child's suffering after birth.
Beckley woman sues Lowe's for injuries from fall
BECKLEY — A woman is suing Lowe's Home Centers after she claims she was injured while on its property.
Former employee, wife sue AEP for discrimination
WHEELING — A Brooke County man and his wife are suing American Electric Power (AEP) for discriminating against him in violation of the West Virginia Human Rights Act (WVHRA).
Man sues Tug Hill Operating for failure to develop oil, gas wells
WHEELING — A man is suing Tug Hill Operating LLC for failing to an oil and gas well on his property.
Ocwen Loan Servicing named in 10 suits alleging unfair debt collection
ELKINS — Ten lawsuits were filed against Ocwen Loan Servicing alleging it violated West Virginia law by sending numerous letters and notices that threatened to asses them unlawful fees.