News from July 2019
Judge denies request to again remove school board from Wheeling teacher abuse case
WHEELING – An Ohio County circuit judge has denied a reconsideration request by the county school board to have it removed from a lawsuit accusing a former teacher of sexually and mentally abusing a student for years, including giving birth to his children.
Parties come to agreement in Mingo concealed carry license case
WILLIAMSON — A Mingo Circuit judge ordered a case to stay open until a petition for expungement is filed, after both parties have come to an agreement.
Chapmanville man alleges he underwent amputation due to negligence of doctor
CHARLESTON – A Chapmanville man alleges a general surgeon failed to diagnose the cause of his pain and that the alleged negligence led to the amputation of his foot and other injuries.
Clients allege Dodrill Heating and Cooling negligently installed unit
CHARLESTON – A Charleston couple has filed suit against a Cross Lanes heating and cooling company over allegations the negligent installation of their unit caused damage to a concrete pad.
Veteran files suit against Nationstar Mortgage after home placed in foreclosure
CHARLESTON – A veteran residing in Charleston alleges that a mortgage servicer failed to modify a loan and placed his home into foreclosure.
Putnam Co. investor alleges she was not repaid her $100,000 by OODA
CHARLESTON – A Scott Depot woman alleges she invested $100,000 in an investment agreement with a limited liability company and that she was not repaid.
Duster Trucking alleges client owes more than $100,000 for coal hauling services
CHARLESTON – A Scarbro coal hauling company is suing a Chesapeake client who has allegedly failed to pay more than $100,000 for services.
Father of WVU student sues fraternity for fall that caused brain damage, paralysis
MORGANTOWN — The father of a West Virginia University student who fell at one of the school's fraternity houses is suing for his son's injuries.
Supreme Court reverses decision in case against ACR Promotions by state lobbyist
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has reversed a lower court decision in a case involving ACR Promotions.
Supreme Court sides with prosecuting attorney in election law violation case
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals sided with a Summers County prosecuting attorney in a case alleging violations of election law.
Defendants file motions to dismiss in case about Marshall med school sharing personal info
WINFIELD — Three motions to dismiss were filed in a case against Marshall University's medical school for divulging personal information that caused a student humiliation.
Federal judge dismisses case alleging ADA discrimination
CHARLESTON — A motion to dismiss was granted in a case against Captain D's filed by a former employee.
WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Justice signs education bill, supplemental appropriation bills, and others, unlocking new opportunities for all West Virginians
Gov. Jim Justice signed a total of 23 bills that were passed during the recent special legislative session, all of which aim to provide better opportunities for West Virginians in various ways.
ORRICK: We're Vault Top 5 in the Areas That Matter!
Orrick’s associates rank the firm among the top 5 in the country as a best place to work overall and for our culture, diversity, summer program and commitment to tech and innovation, according to Vault’s 2020 nationwide rankings.
NELSON MULLINS: Nelson Mullins Records Largest Jump in 2019 NLJ 500
The National Law Journal has ranked Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough No. 63 by the 2019 National Law Journal Top 500 (NLJ 500), a jump of 21 spots from its place in the 2018 listings.
NELSON MULLINS: Melissa Foster Bird Chosen for ‘Women Worth Watching Leadership Award’ from Profiles in Diversity Journal
Profiles in Diversity Journal has selected Melissa Foster Bird, a partner in Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP’s Huntington office, for a “2019 Women Worth Watching Leadership Award.” This year’s 166 winners represent executives who are “leading the way to excellence in the workplace, marketplace, and the world".
FLAHERTY SENSABAUGH BONASSO PLLC: Caleb Knight Appointed to the AHLA Young Professionals Council
Caleb Knight was selected by the American Health Lawyers Association (AHLA) to serve a third term on its Young Professionals Council.
Contractor denies allegations in sewer line damages case
MOUNDSVILLE — A contractor responded to a complaint against it alleging it caused damages to a sewer line in Marshall County.
State Supreme Court sides with insurance company in Berkeley County case
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that a lower court correctly applied the law in a case against Farmers and Mechanics Insurance Companies.
Supreme Court sides with insurance company in appeal
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals issued a ruling on a case involving a trucking supplier and an insurance company, siding with the insurance company.