News from 2019
Mountaineer Casino employee claims he was sent home for nearly a month because of diabetes
NEW CUMBERLAND – A Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort employee alleges he was abruptly sent home from work for nearly a month because of his diabetes and/or accommodation request.
Couple alleges Burger King was negligent in allowing wet floor that caused slip
PRINCETON – A Marshall County couple is suing Burger King after the wife allegedly slipped and injured herself while walking into the Moundsville restaurant.
Supreme Court says writ of prohibition not needed in prosecuting attorney's case over alleged conflict of interest
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals sided with the West Virginia Office of Disciplinary Counsel and the West Virginia Lawyer Disciplinary Board on an appeal regarding a writ of prohibition of a prosecuting attorney.
Man claims contractor abandoned the building of Airbnb project near New River Gorge National Park
FAYETTEVILLE – A Charleston man alleges a Beckley contractor abandoned the building of his Airbnb rental near New River Gorge National Park and left the project partially done with defective construction.
Ohio County couple claims contractor did defective work on their remodel
WHEELING – An Ohio County couple is suing the contractor they hired to remodel their Triadelphia home alleging incomplete work and deficient construction.
Antero files to remove suit over contaminated water from torn frac pit liner to federal court
CLARKSBURG – A lawsuit against Antero Resources over allegations of contaminated groundwater was removed to federal court.
Former W.Va. Lottery director admonished for practice law while working for state
CHARLESTON – The former director of the West Virginia Lottery Commission has been admonished by the state Lawyer Disciplinary Board for continuing to practice law while serving the state.
Woman alleges facial at The Face Place caused second-degree chemical burns
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman is suing a Charleston spa after she suffered second-degree chemical burns allegedly from a facial.
Lowe's customer files suit after slipping on Wounded Warriors parking space
BECKLEY – Lowe's is facing a negligence claim by a man who fell and slipped on a painted Wounded Warriors parking spot sign at its Beckley location.
Woman who slipped, fell at Charleston Taco Bell claims restaurant's negligence
CHARLESTON – A Hewett woman who slipped and fell on a liquid spill at a Charleston Taco Bell is claiming the fast food restaurant's negligence.
Parent alleges nonverbal child was injured by Fayette County school's occupational therapist
CHARLESTON – The parent of a nonverbal student on the autism spectrum enrolled in a special needs pre-K program at Gatewood Elementary in Fayette County alleges their child was physically abused and restrained by one of the school's occupational therapists.
Justices rule wrongful termination suit against Morgantown Machine & Hydraulics fails to state a claim
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that a man's complaint against his former employer failed to state a claim and that the Monongalia Circuit Court did not make a mistake when it dismissed his complaint.
Oceana coal miner alleges lung disease was caused by defective respirators
PINEVILLE – An Oceana man who worked as a coal miner for 30 years alleges his pneumoconiosis lung disease was caused by defective respirators.
Former St. Albans engineering company partner claims he was not compensated for transfer of ownership
CHARLESTON – One of the former owners of Harper Engineering in St. Albans alleges his partners failed to compensate him for his transfer of ownership.
Campbell Woods, PLLC Announces Fresh New Web Design
Law firm Campbell Woods, PLLC has launched a new web design to better serve its clients. The new website provides users with easy access to comprehensive information about the firm’s practice areas.
If you don’t give the quid, you don’t get the quo
The phrase “quid pro quo” has been bandied about lately, what with Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives charging that President Trump offered one to the president of Ukraine. Trump, they claim, promised substantial foreign aid in return for the promise of an investigation into the possibly corrupt activities of Joe Biden’s son, Hunter, while “serving” on the board of a Ukrainian gas company.
We must do better for our children
CHARLESTON – Across our state, we see the effect the opioid crisis has had on West Virginia’s children and families. Reading the headlines regarding lawsuits and the increasing number of children in the state's care, I have become shockingly aware of our state’s failure to properly address the problems facing the most vulnerable population of children: the children who have physical, intellectual, cognitive, and/or mental health disabilities.
WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Justice orders all U.S. and State Flags to be flown at half-staff on Saturday, Dec. 7, in honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
In support of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, and in accordance with President Donald J. Trump’s proclamation,
FLAHERTY SENSABAUGH BONASSO PLLC: Michael T. Bumgarner named President-Elect of the Association of Legal Administrators
Flaherty Sensabaugh Bonasso is pleased to announce that firm Chief Executive Officer Michael T. Bumgarner, CPA, CLM, CGMA has been named President-Elect of the Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) Board of Directors.
DINSMORE & SHOHL LLP: Dinsmore Launches Government Contracts Group with Addition of Partner Walter Wilson
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP is pleased to announce it has established a government contracts practice group along with the arrival of industry heavyweight Walter Wilson, who comes to the firm as partner of counsel.