News from November 2019
Former Southern Regional inmate claims being labeled 'rat' by corrections officers was reason for his beating
CHARLESTON – A former inmate at the Southern Regional Jail who reported a correctional officer for bringing contraband into the jail alleges that correctional officers labeled him a "rat" to other inmates, which resulted in him being beaten and suffering severe injuries.
Owner of West Charleston building claims Verizon left materials on rooftop it leased for communications facility
CHARLESTON – The owner of a building in West Charleston claims Verizon Wireless leased the building's rooftop to operate a radio communications facility and after cancelling its lease, left heavy metal materials on the roof of the building.
Dunbar couple claims officers unlawfully detained them in their home while trying to obtain search warrant
CHARLESTON – A Dunbar couple have filed suit against the city and four police officers they allege detained them in their own home without a search warrant over allegations their son, who did not live at the home, was in possession of a firearm.
Estate of man struck, killed by Graham Trucking employee sues company, employee driver
PRINCETON – The brother of a Mercer County pedestrian who was hit and killed by a Graham Trucking dump truck driver has filed a wrongful death suit.
Former Right At Home billing clerk who was terminated claims she is owed more than $4,000 in wages
HUNTINGTON – A former billing clerk for a Kanawha County business who was fired alleges the company owes her more than $4,000 for her remaining days of vacation and other days worked.
City of Nitro, police officer face lawsuit after I-64 wrong-way crash injures woman
CHARLESTON – The city of Nitro and one of its police officers are facing a lawsuit filed by a woman who was injured when the officer collided with her vehicle while traveling in the wrong direction on Interstate 64.
United Talent alleges it was not paid for supplying temporary employees to Kentucky restoration company
CHARLESTON – Charleston-based United Talent alleges that a restoration company based in Kentucky owes it more than $14,000 for the temporary employee services it provided.
Third female inmate says she was sexually abused by Alderson official
BLUEFIELD – A third lawsuit has been filed accusing officials at a federal prison camp in West Virginia of sexually abusing and harassing her.
'Wholly inadequate': Lawyers seek more opioid money by avoiding global settlement process
A proposed “negotiation class” to settle all opioid litigation by U.S. cities and counties could be in deep trouble, as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit considers an appeal of the order creating the controversial class and lawyers in two states with big claims urge their clients to opt out before a Nov. 22 deadline.
JACKSON KELLY PLLC: Attorneys Huffman and McLusky to Speak at 47th Annual West Virginia Mining Symposium
Tim Huffman will participate in a panel about Federal Black Lung on Tuesday, November 12.
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Expresses Support for Two EPA Rules
Attorney General Patrick Morrisey expressed his support for two Trump Administration proposals aimed at strengthening coal mining in West Virginia.
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Seeks To Recoup $4.9M in Broadband Fraud Case
Attorney General Patrick Morrisey filed documents Friday to enhance West Virginia’s chance of recouping nearly $5 million in ongoing fraud litigation involving Frontier Communications.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF WEST VIRGINIA: U.S. Attorney warns of vaping dangers
U.S. Attorney Bill Powell is sharing a warning regarding the dangers of vaping products amongst high school and middle school students following several life-threatening incidents.
REED SMITH LLP: Clinical trials and contracts: Rationale and regulations explained
A clinical trial contract establishes the responsibilities and rights between the parties for the conduct of a clinical trial.
Attorney sues former employer Swartz Campbell for breach of contract
WHEELING — An attorney filed a lawsuit against his former employer, alleging breach of contract and violations of the West Virginia Wage and Payment Collection Act.
Former university student sues Fairmont State for sexual assault
CLARKSBURG — A former student is suing Fairmont State University after she was sexually assaulted and alleges the university failed to protect her.
Former employee sues restaurant, owner for discrimination
WHEELING — A woman is suing Metropolitan Citi Grill for violating the West Virginia Human Rights Act and causing her humiliation and embarrassment.
Lawsuit filed against U-Haul alleging negligence in car accident
CHARLESTON — A lawsuit against U-Haul for a car accident that occurred on the interstate has been removed to federal court.
Former employee sues Logan-Mingo Mental Health for retaliation
WILLIAMSON — A woman is suing Logan-Mingo Mental Health Inc. after she was retaliated against for making complaints.
Elkview homeowner's lawsuit alleging FHA regulation violations goes to federal court
A lawsuit filed against Gateway Mortgage Group alleging violations of the Federal Housing Administration's regulations has been removed to federal court.