News from October 2019
Ohio County man files two lawsuits against bill collectors
WHEELING — An Ohio County man filed two lawsuits against different companies, alleging they violated the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act and the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.
State Supreme Court sides with claimant in workers' comp appeal
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals issued a ruling, agreeing with the West Virginia Office of Judges in an appeal of a workers' compensation claim.
Supreme Court agrees with workers' compensation board on appeal
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that a workers' compensation claims manager rightfully denied the addition of two diagnoses to a work injury claim.
Second lawsuit says Alderson official sexually abused, harassed female federal inmate
BLUEFIELD – A second lawsuit has been filed accusing officials at a federal prison camp in West Virginia of sexually abusing and harassing her.
Woman sues EQT for husband's wrongful death
NEW MARTINSVILLE — A lawsuit was filed against EQT Corporation last week alleging wrongful death at one of its well sites.
Former Social Security judge involved in Conn scam dies in prison
HUNTINGTON — A former Social Security judge who was serving prison time for his connection with former attorney Eric Conn has died in a Kentucky prison.
Woman says funeral home misspelled infant son's name on urn, locket, lost ashes
CHARLESTON – A woman is suing a funeral home, alleging it mismanaged her infant son's ashes and failed to deliver the services she paid for.
West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation sued over inmate's overdose death
HUNTINGTON – A woman is suing West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation over an inmate's 2017 death in her cell due to an overdose.
Mountaineer Buildings sued by customer after he was allegedly injured by flying piece of wood
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County man alleges that he was injured by a flying piece of wood while attempting to purchase a trailer at a Cross Lanes location.
Mercedes buyer alleges HAH Preowned Auto Outlet failed to disclose vehicle's defects
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County consumer alleges a South Charleston dealership failed to disclose the vehicle she purchased had several defects.
It’s time for green revolutionaries to admit defeat
You can’t accuse the facile foes of fossil fuels of lacking energy. Knowledge or logic or honesty, yes. Energy, no. Whether it’s generated by lots of wind or the product of biomass hysteria, they’ve got plenty of energy. They never give up.
Our unrelenting fight against robocalls
These calls are more than an aggravation – they are dangerous. That is because oftentimes the caller is a thief attempting to steal your money and personal, identifiable information.
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Announces Disability Fraud Unit Generates More Than $19.7M in Savings
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s disability fraud partnership has generated more than $19.7 million in savings in just under four years of operation.
JACKSON KELLY PLLC: Alaina Crislip to Speak at WVHFMA Conference on October 24, 2019
Alaina Crislip will be presenting at the West Virginia Healthcare Financial Management Association's “American Healthcare Warrior Fall Education Summit” on October 23-25, 2019 at the Morgantown Marriott.
JACKSON KELLY PLLC: Chris Hunter to Speak at WV Tax Institute Annual Meeting
Chris Hunter will present on Market Place Facilitators at the WV Tax Institute's 70th Annual Meeting on October 27-29, 2019 at Canaan Valley Resort and Conference Center in Davis, West Virginia.
STEPTOE & JOHNSON PLLC: Shaina Richardson Joins Firm's Morgantown Office
Shaina L. Richardson has joined Steptoe & Johnson as an associate attorney.
BOWLES RICE LLP: Former United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld Joins Bowles Rice
Bowles Rice is pleased to welcome William J. Ihlenfeld, II to the firm’s Wheeling, West Virginia office.
Attorney launches WV investigation into credit card data breach, urges potential victims to make contact
MORGANTOWN – A West Virginia attorney has launched an investigation to find out just how many in the state were affected by a giant credit card data breach and what legal moves can be taken, collectively or individually.
Parents allege minor daughter was sexually assaulted at St. Albans Boys and Girls Club
CHARLESTON – Two Kanawha County parents allege their minor daughter was sexually assaulted by other youths in a summer care program at a Salvation Army facility.
Tenant files suit against Southmoor Hills Apartments alleging that he was injured due to poorly maintained bridge
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County man is suing his apartment manager alleging he was injured when a footbridge he was using gave away.