News from September 2019
Another lawsuit filed against Bransfield for sexual harassment, assault
WHEELING — A new lawsuit was filed against the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and a former bishop over accusations of sexual harassment.
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Affirms Concealed Carry Recognition with Florida, Updates Annual Progress
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced his office has affirmed concealed carry recognition with Florida and two other states, adding to a list of states announced earlier this year.
WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Justice: U.S. Dept. of Labor awards additional $1 million to West Virginia for continuing employment and training services for laid off coal miners
Gov. Jim Justice announced that the U.S. Department of Labor has awarded West Virginia $1.056 million in National Dislocated Worker Grant funds to assist continuing employment and training services for workers impacted by coal industry layoffs.
NELSON MULLINS: 18 Nelson Mullins Attorneys Recognized in Benchmark Litigation 2020 Rankings
Benchmark Litigation has recognized 18 Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP attorneys and several practices in its 2020 rankings.
FLAHERTY SENSABAUGH BONASSO PLLC: Mike Bonasso on Panel Addressing Data Privacy Laws at FDCC Corporate Counsel Symposium
In-house counsel should make compliance with laws like the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation and the California Consumer Privacy Act a top priority, a panel at the 2019 Corporate Counsel Symposium in Philadelphia said Tuesday.
FLAHERTY SENSABAUGH BONASSO PLLC: Flaherty Sensabaugh Bonasso Joins Ford Motor Company’s Legal Alliance for Women in a Global Day of Service
Joining volunteers around the world, Flaherty attorneys took part in the Second Annual Global Day of Service on September 26th, a worldwide initiative spearheaded by Ford Motor Company’s Legal Alliance for Women (LAW), the company’s professional organization focused on women in the legal practice.
Medicaid fraud unit to transfer to Attorney General's Office this week
CHARLESTON — The state's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit is set to be transferred from the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) to the West Virginia Attorney General's Office on Oct. 1.
ACLU-WV sends FOIA request to Richwood officials over rumor that town won't serve alcohol to certain citizens
CHARLESTON — The American Civil Liberties Union of West Virginia is working to get to the bottom of whether the town of Richwood circulated a list to businesses telling them not to serve alcohol to certain residents.
Court says steroid injections are allowed for bus driver's pain management
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals sided with a bus driver in an appeal, affirming that the West Virginia Workers' Compensation Board of Review rightfully reversed an earlier decision and allowed steroid injections for pain.
State Chamber of Commerce takes first in several categories at national awards ceremony
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce won first place in four of six categories during the Association of State Chamber Professionals' (ASCP) national awards ceremony this year.
Bridgeport Equipment & Tool alleges Timberock owes $18,000 for dozer rental
CHARLESTON – An Ohio equipment company claims a St. Albans business failed to pay for the rental of construction equipment.
Collision at Norfolk Southern Railway Company leads to pair of lawsuits
CHARLESTON – Two lawsuits were filed against Norfolk Southern Railway Company for a collision caused by one of its employees that caused injuries.
Judge hears arguments in case against Beckley physician
BECKLEY — Arguments were heard Tuesday by Circuit Judge Darl W. Poling in one of three cases against Dr. Zouhair Kabbara alleging sexual harassment.
Supreme Court: Claims administrator rightfully denied Swanson's employee's request after fall
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals backed the West Virginia Workers' Compensation Board of Review and the Office of Judges in turning down a man's worker's compensation claim after he slipped in a puddle of oil.
Couple sues home's former owners after finding out about damaging landslide
WINFIELD – A couple whose new home suffered major damage after a slide filed a lawsuit against the previous owners and the company who sold it to them.
Court finds board properly denied benefits for coal company employee's widow
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that the West Virginia Workers' Compensation Board of Review was not wrong in its decision to deny benefits to a former United Coal Company employee's widow.
Belle retains Charleston attorney in fight against opioids
CHARLESTON – The town of Belle has hired Charleston attorney Rusty Webb to represent it in litigation involving the opioid epidemic plaguing the state.
Woman accuses supervisor of forcing her into sex, firing her after she refuses
CHARLESTON – A woman accused her former supervisor of forcing her to have sex with him and firing her after she eventually refused.
Timberock alleges defects in equipment it rented from Davis Timber caused project delays
CHARLESTON – A St. Albans company alleges equipment it rented from a Kanawha County business was not in good working order as outlined in the rental agreement.
Man says contractors trespassed, damaged his property in lawsuit
WINFIELD – A man said employees of a tree-clearing company hired by two other companies ignored his property's no-trespassing sign, damaged his property and dumped garbage on his land.