News from January 2019
Freelancer sues Hancock officials over unmet FOIA requests
NEW CUMBERLAND — A freelancing legal reporter and researcher is suing the Hancock County Sheriff's Office for failing to relinquish information requested by a Freedom of Information Act request.
House proposal would force a runoff in Supreme Court races
CHARLESTON – A bill forcing a runoff if no candidate for a state Supreme Court seat garners 40 percent of the vote in the election is headed to the House of Delegates.
Bill to make state Supreme Court appeals guaranteed by law passes House
CHARLESTON – A bill codifying the state Supreme Court’s rule guaranteeing appeals as a matter of right unanimously has passed the House of Delegates and is headed for the Senate. And one House leader – as well as the leader of a group for trial lawyers – thinks the bill answers concerns about the need for an intermediate appellate court.
Pedestrian sues vehicle owner and driver, claiming negligence
A pedestrian is suing a vehicle owner and a driver, citing alleged negligence.
Hotel maintenance worker claims discriminatory termination
A maintenance worker is suing a hotel operator, citing alleged disability discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination.
Estate administrator says ambulance negligence resulted in a death
An estate administrator is suing emergency service providers, citing alleged negligence.
Consumer sues automobile manufacturer, alleges breach of warranty
A consumer is suing an automobile manufacturer, citing alleged breach of warranties.
Woman sues doctor, alleges negligence caused her mother's death
An estate executor is suing a medical doctor, citing alleged negligence.
JACKSON KELLY PLLC: Jackson Kelly PLLC Elevates Ten Attorneys to Firm Member
Jackson Kelly PLLC is pleased to announce that the firm has elevated attorneys Josh Claybourn, John Huff, Brian Jett, Leah LaFramboise, Christopher Lucas, Rachel Ludwig, Aaron McQueen, Luke Thomas, Sylvia Winston Nichols, and Seth Zirkle to Member, all effective January 1.
STEPTOE & JOHNSON PLLC: Firm announces Attorney promotions
Steptoe & Johnson is pleased to announce that 18 of its attorneys have been promoted to Member of the firm, and 12 promoted to Of Counsel status.
Delegate introduces bill to target slow drivers in left lane
CHARLESTON – A House of Delegates member has introduced a bill that would make it illegal to continuously drive in the left lane of a highway.
Morrisey, other state AGs urge Senate confirmation of Barr as U.S. Attorney General
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and 20 other state attorneys general have written a letter to the United States Senate expressing support for confirmation of William P. Barr as the next United States Attorney General.
Air traffic controllers, others affected by partial government shutdown
MORGANTOWN — As the partial government shutdown continues, a lawsuit filed by the National Air Traffic Controllers Association was dealt a tough blow by Federal Judge Richard J. Leon when he refused to issue an order for union members to stay home from work.
Companies claim breach of warranty over defective forklift
HUNTINGTON — Nitro Construction Services filed a lawsuit against Stevenson Crane Service alleging breach of warranty over a forklift.
Couple sues drug companies for injuries from DES
WHEELING — A woman and her husband are suing several drug companies and laboratories they claim are responsible for injuries she incurred in utero due to exposure to a specific drug.
Federal sentencing dates for former justices Loughry, Ketchum postponed until February
CHARLESTON – The federal sentencing dates for two former state Supreme Court justices have been delayed until February.
Man sues Beckley healthcare provider, alleges negligence
A man is suing a healthcare provider, citing alleged negligence.
Customer sues convenience store, claiming negligence in clearing ice
A customer is suing a convenience store, citing alleged negligence.
Outback customer alleges restaurant was negligent
A customer is suing a restaurant operator, citing alleged premises liability.
Auto repair shop claims it did not get paid
An auto repair shop is suing a contracting company, citing alleged refusal to apply payments.