News from May 2019
Family files suit against U.S. Crane and Rigging, driver over U.S. 460 collision
PRINCETON – A Princeton family has filed suit against a Virginia man and his employer over a collision on U.S. Route 460 near Oakvale.
Three lawsuits filed against Mercer County Board of Education, officials for abuse of students
PRINCETON — Three lawsuits were filed against the Mercer County Board of Education alleging children were mistreated at Cumberland Heights Early Learning Center in Bluefield and an aide was retaliated against when she reported the incidents.
Two magistrates indicted, suspended without pay
CLARKSBURG — Two West Virginia magistrates were indicted on wire fraud, mail fraud and obstruction charges on Tuesday.
Federal government sues Justice companies for unpaid violation penalties
ROANOKE — A federal lawsuit was filed against 23 companies owned by Gov. Jim Justice by the federal government over the companies' failure to pay $4.7 million in unpaid Federal Mine Safety and Health Act violation penalties.
Woman alleges she was terminated from job at Super 8 because of pregnancy
BECKLEY – A Beckley woman is suing her employer alleging that she was terminated because of her pregnancy.
Miner alleges CONSOL terminated him because of spot found on X-ray
WHEELING – An Ohio County man alleging that he was terminated from his job as an underground coal miner because he had a spot on his lung and could not pay for the tests his employer required to return to his job.
Man alleges he was not given the amount of work as promised by ZDS Design/Consulting Services at hiring
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County man alleges he was hired by a St. Albans company and then did not work the hours he was promised per month at the time of his hiring.
Property owner alleges installation of Suddenlink cable through drains caused property damage
BECKLEY – A Fayette County man is suing construction company and a media provider over allegations the installation of cable through drains on his property caused water to back up and damage the property.
Estate administrator seeks return of Wyoming County property
PINEVILLE – An estate administrator is seeking the return of a Wyoming County property.
Workman made lots of money as a landlady
Remember the hilarious response of state Supreme Court Justice Margaret Workman to the justified outrage when West Virginians found out about her and her fellow justices’ lavish use of taxpayer funds to make themselves more comfortable at our expense?
West Virginia’s opioid settlement with McKesson is best case scenario
MORGANTOWN – West Virginia is one of the states hit hardest by the opioid crisis. The American Enterprise Institute estimates the annual cost to the state is $8.8 billion annually.
Morrisey amends complaint against Berkeley educators to add principal, BOE
MARTINSBURG — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey amended his previous complaint against Berkeley County educators to add the school principal, deputy superintendent and the Berkeley County Board of Education.
ORRICK: Orrick Earns Top Rankings in Chambers USA 2019 Guide
Chambers USA recognizes Orrick in 41 litigation, transactional and regulatory practice areas, including Band 1 rankings in practices of importance to the tech, energy & infrastructure and finance sectors.
STEPTOE & JOHNSON PLLC: Chambers Usa Rankings Include 17 Steptoe & Johnson Attorneys
The Chambers USA America’s Leading Lawyers for Business rankings for 2019 include 17 Steptoe & Johnson PLLC attorneys.
Morrisey says most of McKesson money should go to substance abuse programs
CHARLESTON – Attorney General Patrick Morrisey says most of the money from the $37 million settlement with McKesson will be used for substance addiction treatment in the state.
Parents seek damages from Northern Vandalia Properties after child was injured while using swing
WHEELING – The parents of a Wheeling child allege the minor was injured because a screw used to anchor a porch swing at a rental property failed and caused the child to fall.
Former Mound View Healthcare worker alleges she was reprimanded for reporting suspected abuse
MOUNDSVILLE – A Marshall County woman alleges she resigned from employment with a Moundsville facility after she was reprimanded for reporting suspected patient abuse.
Buyers allege home delivered by S&M Home Sales had defects
PRINCETON – A Fayetteville couple is suing a Princeton company over allegations a home they purchased was delivered with defects.
Woman seeks damages from Walmart, driver over collision in Beckley parking lot
BECKLEY – A Fayette County woman is suing Walmart Transportation and a Kentucky man over a collision in a parking lot of the retail store in Beckley.
Client files suit against Bill Kinder & Associates after loss of $130,000 investment
BECKLEY – A Lewisburg woman is suing a financial adviser and a business after she allegedly lost thousands that she invested based on their recommendations.