News from November 2019
Brenda Miller, do your job or find another one!
You wouldn’t think you’d need to explain to someone who’s been an Ohio County Circuit Clerk for 20 years that attorneys deserve the respect and cooperation of court employees. Brenda Miller may be just a clerk, but she seems to fancy herself a queen, with the power and authority to do as she pleases.
Hemp has a chance to be a budding success in the Mountain State
West Virginia can become a national voice for industrial hemp. This is an opportunity we cannot miss. And, with the help of our producers and government leaders in West Virginia, we won’t.
Huntington attorney sues Triad Aviation for breach of contract in plane repair
HUNTINGTON — A Huntington attorney is suing Triad Aviation Inc. for failing to fix his aircraft after it was contracted to do so.
Former student sues Raleigh Board of Education for assault
BECKLEY — A woman is suing the Raleigh County Board of Education alleging it caused her injuries by failing to monitor the lunchroom when she was a freshman in high school and was attacked by another student.
Justice companies want $35 million judgment reconsidered
LONDON, Ky. — Gov. Jim Justice's family's coal companies filed a motion to reconsider a judgment made in federal court in Kentucky, citing that the case "imposed extraordinary damages."
West Virginia ranks toward middle in privacy laws nationwide
CHARLESTON — West Virginia is ranked close to the middle when it comes to privacy laws, according to a recent report by Comparitech.
STEPTOE & JOHNSON PLLC: Kelsey Caudill Joins Steptoe & Johnson Huntington Office
Kelsey B. Caudill has joined Steptoe & Johnson’s Huntington office. Caudill is adept at handling multiple types of litigation and represents clients in a variety of industries throughout West Virginia and Kentucky.
STEPTOE & JOHNSON PLLC: Steptoe & Johnson Included Among 2020 “best Law Firms” Rankings
Steptoe & Johnson PLLC has been ranked nationally in mining law for the second consecutive year according to the 2020 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms,” a peer-review companion publication of The Best Lawyers in America®.
BOWLES RICE LLP: Bowles Rice Ranked Among 2020 "Best Law Firms"
Bowles Rice LLP has earned national and regional recognition among the 2020 “Best Law Firms,” named by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®.
JACKSON KELLY PLLC: Jackson Kelly PLLC Ranked Law Firm of the Year in Mining Law by 2020 U.S. News-Best Lawyers ‘Best Law Firms™'
Jackson Kelly PLLC is pleased to announce that U.S. News-Best Lawyers ‘Best Law Firms™’ named the firm the 2020 Law Firm of the Year in Mining Law. Only one law firm per legal practice area receives this recognition.
FLAHERTY SENSABAUGH BONASSO PLLC: Flaherty Sensabaugh Bonasso Welcomes New Associate
Flaherty Sensabaugh Bonasso is pleased to announce that associate Meghan M. Capps has joined the firm’s Complex Tort and Product Liability Group.
Monongah man burned by pressure cooker sues manufacturer, Kohl's alleging liability
WHEELING – A Monongah man alleges the makers of a pressure cooker and Kohl's are liable for the second-degree burns he suffered while using the cooker.
Patient who became unconscious after fentanyl injection at Princeton hospital files suit against anesthesiologist
PRINCETON – A patient who had be resuscitated after being given preoperative fentanyl injections while at Princeton Community Hospital for knee replacement surgery is claiming negligence against the anesthesiologist.
DEP alleges Whitts Farm Supply has failed to comply with consent order regarding storage tanks
WINFIELD – The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection's Division of Water and Waste Management (WVDEP) is suing a Putnam County business for allegedly not correcting violations related to underground storage tanks in Hurricane.
Worker alleges Silgan Plastics did not pay him for working past shifts, during lunch breaks
WHEELING – An Ohio man who worked at Silgan Plastics' Ohio County facility from 1998 to 2019 alleges that the company did not pay him for time worked beyond his regular shifts and lunch breaks.
Equipment financing company claims West Virginia Vein and Skin Centers owes more than $200,000
BECKLEY – A Houston-based business financing company is claiming that a Charleston business owes it more than $200,000 for financed equipment.
Coal miner sues Caterpillar, other mining equipment manufacturers over pneumoconiosis diagnosis
PINEVILLE – A former West Virginia Part 90 coal miner is suing Caterpillar, two mining companies and other equipment manufacturers claiming they are liable for his pneumoconiosis diagnosis.
Law firm says Ohio County Circuit Clerk refused to accept a filing in a case
WHEELING – A Wheeling law firm has filed a petition claiming the Ohio County Circuit Clerk failed to perform her duties by refusing to accept a filing.
Organization sends Halloween-themed message to Congress
CHARLESTON — Americans For Prosperity (AFP) delivered Halloween-themed posters to members of the U.S. Congress last week, urging them to oppose a renewal of tax extenders and reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank.
Murray's son says ex-wife coerced daughter to make damaging statements about him
WHEELING – Another lawsuit has been filed involving the son of the Murray Energy founder and his ex-wife regarding their children, claiming the woman coerced their adopted daughter to make false and damaging statements about him.