News from November 2019
BORDAS & BORDAS PLLC: Thank You Veterans
One hundred years ago, on November 11, 1919, it was the first anniversary of the end of World War I.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF WEST VIRGINIA: Attorney General Announces Launch of Project Guardian – A Nationwide Strategic Plan to Reduce Gun Violence
Attorney General William P. Barr announced the launch of Project Guardian, a new initiative designed to reduce gun violence and enforce federal firearms laws across the country. Specifically, Project Guardian focuses on investigating, prosecuting, and preventing gun crimes.
BORDAS & BORDAS PLLC: LAW'S Day 2019
On Tuesday, October 29, the Supreme Court heard arguments at a college campus in Logan County.
BAILEY & GLASSER LLP: Bailey Glasser Lawyers Speaking At National Consumer Law Center Conference
On November 17, 2019, Arthur Bryant, Of Counsel at Bailey Glasser and Chairman Emeritus of Public Justice, is scheduled to speak on and moderate a panel on Ethical Issues in Class Actions at the National Consumer Law Center’s 50th Anniversary Consumer Rights Litigation Conference and Class Action Symposium.
W.Va. AG joins bipartisan group pushing passage of Veteran Treatment Court Coordination Act
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a coalition of 44 attorneys general in urging Congress to support the expansion of specialized court services for military veterans.
Morrisey supports two EPA rules mean to bolster coal mining
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey recently expressed his support for two Trump Administration proposals aimed at strengthening coal mining in West Virginia.
Nicholas County couple alleges Osborne Construction failed to complete home's construction in timely manner
SUMMERSVILLE – A Greenbrier County contractor has been sued by a Nicholas County couple over allegations that he failed to complete the construction of their new home more than one year after they initiated the building contract.
Ripley property owners claim Columbia Gas is illegally storing, removing gas from their land
CHARLESTON – Several owners of property in Ripley near a Columbia Gas storage field claim the company is illegally storing and removing gas from their land and failed to get permission from the property owners.
Marion County man files suit against Primecare Medical, others after missing surgery while he was incarcerated
CHARLESTON – A Marion County man alleges he had to undergo a more complex surgery because he was not provided proper medical care while in custody for a wound to his hand.
Man's estate claims policy was canceled because insurance agent never turned in the premium payment
WILLIAMSON – The estate of a West Virginia man is claiming its specialty risk protector insurance was canceled because a Huntington insurance agency did not send a more than $44,000 premium payment to the insurer, National Union Fire.
Beneficiaries of woman's Transamerica life insurance policies sue over company's denial to pay
PINEVILLE – The beneficiaries of a deceased woman's Transamerica life insurance policy allege they were wrongfully denied her benefits.
Estate of man who died in Route 3 collision sues General Motors over airbag failure
BECKLEY – General Motors is facing a lawsuit filed by the estate of a man who died from injuries sustained in an auto accident over allegations the manufacturer was negligent when it made the vehicle's airbags.
Delegate ‘shocked’ by law firm selection process in DHHR foster care lawsuit
CHARLESTON – A member of the House of Delegates says he is shocked by the state Department of Health and Human Resources’ decision to choose a Washington, D.C., law firm to handle a federal class action lawsuit regarding the state’s foster care system.
State Supreme Court says workers' compensation board rightfully denied re-opening on claim
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals sided with the workers' compensation board of review in an appeal involving a former West Virginia United Health System employee who sought to receive permanent partial disability and was denied.
Lawsuit against Walmart alleging injury from motorized scooter removed to federal court
A lawsuit against Walmart for an injury allegedly sustained in its Logan store recently was removed to federal court.
Supreme Court sides with workers' comp board
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals sided with the Workers' Compensation Board of Review in an appeal in which an Ohio Power Company employee argued he needed additional therapy that was not approved by the claims administrator.
Electrician sues Sam's Club, contractor after suffering injuries from fall off industrial freezer
CHARLESTON – An electrician who was injured after falling off an industrial freezer while doing electrical work at a Charleston Sam's Club alleges negligence was the cause of his injuries.
Greylock Energy faces suit after frac tech slipped on containment mat on company's property
CHARLESTON – Greylock Energy is facing a suit filed by a Pilot Thomas Logistics frac technician who was injured when she slipped on a containment mat while working on fueling equipment at Greylock's State Game Lands in Pennsylvania.
Woman whose foot got caught in sidewalk hole near Intermodal Center claims negligence
WHEELING – The owners of the Intermodal Center in Wheeling are facing a lawsuit by a woman who fell after her foot got caught in a large hole on the sidewalk near the building and needed surgery for her injuries.
Lessors allege Prichard Mining owes royalty fees from coal mining
CHARLESTON – Prichard Mining is alleged to have stopped making royalty payments to mine coal on a property.