News from March 2019
Woman claims Castle Law Group was among firms placing unsolicited telemarketing calls to her
WHEELING — A woman claims that she was scam called 25 times by companies.
Energy company alleges agreement was violated
An energy company is seeking damages for alleged violation of a binding agreement.
Mouldagraph says Pritchard Mining owes it for services performed
A corporation claims a mining company owes it more than $35,000 for services.
State Senate asks U.S. Supreme Court to review state impeachment ruling
CHARLESTON – The state Senate wants the U.S. Supreme Court to review a state Supreme Court ruling that ended last fall’s impeachment proceedings. West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey filed a petition March 11 with the U.S. Supreme Court. The House of Delegates filed a similar request in January.
JACKSON KELLY PLLC: Harrison Selected for DTCWV Leadership Position
Justin Harrison has been appointed to serve as the new Chair of the Employment Law Committee of the Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia (DTCWV).
NELSON MULLINS: Melissa Foster Bird Admitted to American College of Trial Lawyers
Melissa Foster Bird, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough partner, has been inducted as a Fellow to the American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL), one of the premier legal associations of North America.
BOWLES RICE LLP: Bowles Rice Named "West Virginia Firm of the Year" for Third Consecutive Year
Benchmark Litigation named Bowles Rice its “West Virginia Firm of the Year” for the third consecutive year during its 2019 U.S. awards ceremony at Essex House in New York City on February 28.
Former employee claims dermatologist tricked, drugged, sexually harassed, assaulted her
WHEELING – A dermatologist has been accused of sexually harassing and assaulting a former employee. Jerry Hahn and Ganzer-Hahn Dermatology Associates were named as defendants in a lawsuit filed March 11 in Ohio Circuit Court by Ashley George.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF WEST VIRGINIA: The Northern District of West Virginia takes part in largest-ever nationwide elder fraud sweep
Attorney General William P. Barr and U.S. Attorney Bill Powell announced the largest coordinated sweep of elder fraud cases in history, surpassing last year’s nationwide sweep.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF WEST VIRGINIA: United States Attorney Mike Stuart Announces Commitment to Ending Elder Abuse
United States Attorney Mike Stuart announced his commitment to ending elder abuse. Approximately one in ten Americans aged 60 and over have experienced some form of elder abuse in the last year.
Woman says she was injured by revolving door at Embassy Suites
CHARLESTON – A couple is seeking damages claiming that a woman was struck and injured by a revolving door.
Woman claims her injuries were caused by falling shelf at Pier 1 Imports
A woman is seeking damages for injuries she claims were caused when a store shelf fell on her.
Woman says she was fired after complaining about improper conduct at oral surgery clinic
A woman is seeking damages, claiming that she was terminated after complaining about a harassment issue in the workplace.
Inmate claims he suffered emotional and physical injury when falsely placed on suicide watch
CHARLESTON — An inmate claims he was injured and caused emotional distress by jail officials who treated him as if he were suicidal.
Charleston Tennis Club claims building contractor failed to honor agreement
CHARLESTON — A tennis club claims a contractor failed to complete a job for the agreed-upon price and then demanded additional payment.
Company claims White House Black Market reneged on Town Center lease
A corporation is seeking more than $130,000 from a franchise that allegedly failed to pay on its lease.
State transportation department claims truck driver caused over $11,000 in damages
CHARLESTON — The Department of Transportation claims a driver caused damages to a guardrail and cable barrier.
Woman seeks damages following auto accident in South Charleston
CHARLESTON — A woman is seeking damages, claiming she was rear-ended by a negligent driver.
'Easy grandstanding': Congress backs trial lawyers' effort to condemn chemicals, win lawsuits while science debated
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – As Congress vilifies chemicals known as PFAS, some question whether the research upon which lawmakers – and trial lawyers – are relying shows that anyone has actually been harmed by them.
Bill moving Medicaid Fraud Control Unit to AG's office awaits governor's signature
On March 7, the House of Delegates voted 58-42 to pass Senate Bill 318. It would move the state’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit from the state Department of Health and Human Resources to the Attorney General’s office.