News from July 2019
McDonald's is named in woman's trip and fall lawsuit
HUNTINGTON — A woman is suing McDonald's, alleging that she was caused to trip and fall over a curb in its parking lot.
State accreditation body files lawsuit against West Virginia Business College
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Council for Community and Technical College Education is suing a college for allegedly failing to remain accreditation or pay a surety bond owed.
West Virginia Parkways Authority claims negligent truck driver damaged its property
CHARLESTON — A driver is being sued by the Parkways Authority for allegedly causing damages due to negligence.
Mountain State Justice co-director alleges state agency failed to respond to two FOIA requests
CHARLESTON – The co-director of nonprofit legal advocacy firm Mountain State Justice Inc. alleges a state department failed to respond to two requests for information relating to RISE West Virginia.
Dakota Financial files lawsuit seeking over $27,000
CHARLESTON — A financial institution is suing a contracting company for allegedly failing to pay an account balance.
Charleston attorney named new WVAJ president
CHARLESTON — Charleston attorney Kristina Thomas Whiteaker has been named the new president of the West Virginia Association for Justice.
Free speech ... unless you upset someone in power
PARKERSBURG – You don’t really think a lot about your right to free speech until you lose it. Or until someone tries to take it from you by force. And that’s the very crux of why I’ve spent so much of the last month entrenched in our state’s political news. It’s a complicated story. It’s about stuff I’ve said, stuff other folks have said on tape and the hurt feelings of politicians who think they should be able to shut you up if they so desire.
Coal companies deny they owe $4 million in safety fines
ROANOKE, Va. — Coal companies named in a lawsuit filed in Virginia federal court filed an answer claiming they don't owe $4 million in unpaid safety fines.
What teachers unions really care about
Every profession has good and bad practitioners. The majority will be somewhere in the middle, but the best will be superb and the worst, very bad. This is true of doctors, lawyers, teachers, etc.
Russians didn't change a single vote in any American election
W.Va. Secretary of State encourages county, city governments to remain vigilant
JACKSON KELLY PLLC: West Virginia Health Care System General Counsel Returns to Jackson Kelly PLLC
Jackson Kelly PLLC, a regional law firm with a national reputation, is pleased to announce the return of Alaina N. Crislip as a member practicing in the Health Care industry group.
BAILEY GLASSER LLP: Bailey & Glasser LLP Obtains Dismissal Of Fee Appeal In Pelvic Repair MDL
With a common-benefit fund at stake likely to exceed $500 million, Bailey & Glasser LLP secured dismissal from the US Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals of a challenge to an attorney fee award in one of the largest Multi-District Litigation (MDL) proceedings in history.
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey: Bransfield Punishment ‘Only One Step’ Toward Full Transparency
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey issued the following statement in light of Pope Francis’ discipline of Michael J. Bransfield, former bishop for the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston.
Charleston attorney Carter looks forward to working with JVAC
CHARLESTON — Charleston attorney Mark Carter is looking forward to working with the Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission, which Gov. Jim Justice appointed him to last month.
Inmate claims she was assaulted by corrections officers
CHARLESTON—A woman is suing a jail alleging that she was assaulted by two correctional officers.
Employee claims she was sexually harassed at Gestamp
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing her employer, alleging she was exposed to sexual harassment in the workplace.
Former employee accuses DXC Technology Co. of discrimination
CHARLESTON — A former employee is suing a technology company, alleging she was terminated due to her gender and race.
Phillip Respironics seeks more than $170,000 on open account
CHARLESTON — A company is suing a client, alleging it failed to pay for materials that were issued.
Former inmate claims she suffered injury in a slip-and-fall accident
CHARLESTON — A former inmate is suing a corrections facility, alleging she slipped, fell and was injured due to a wet surface.
ACF Environmental claims customer has failed to pay more than $120,000
WHEELING — A materials company is suing a client who allegedly owes more than $120,000.