News from April 2020
Commercial builder claims McKinney Romeo Properties owes more than $230,000 for improvement project
MORGANTOWN — A West Virginia commercial builder is claiming a Pennsylvania company has failed to pay more than $230,000 for an improvement project.
Woman clams business partner used their company assets to start rival company
BECKLEY — A woman claims her business partner diverted their company's assets to start a competitive, new business without her consent.
Supreme Court's first remote arguments go fairly smoothly, more scheduled
CHARLESTON – Oral arguments before the state Supreme Court usually are broadcast online, but the April 14 session was an historic one. The five justices and the parties took part in the court's first remote oral argument docket.
AG's office tells sheriffs they can accept mail-in concealed carry applications, renewals during pandemic
CHARLESTON — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has advised local sheriffs they can accept mail-in concealed carry applications and renewals as part of an effort to preserve the Second Amendment rights of West Virginians while observing social distancing directives put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Woman sues Raleigh General after allegedly tripping on cord in her husband's hospital room
BECKLEY — A woman is suing Raleigh General Hospital after allegedly tripping on a cord in her husband's hospital room and fracturing her hip.
Saw, scrag mill worker sues Inter-State Hardwoods after hand, arm crushed in chipper
MARLINTON — A saw and scrag mill in Bartow is facing a suit that alleges a worker's hand, elbow and arm were crushed while following the company's procedure to unclog a chipper.
Workers claim Blackhawk Mining, Panther Mining failed to give proper notice of terminations, mass layoffs
CHARLESTON — Blackhawk Mining and Panther Creek Mining are facing a class action by workers claiming they were not given proper notice of permanent job terminations and mass layoffs.
Texas Construction company claims it's owed $1.59 million for pipeline project materials, labor
WHEELING — A Texas construction company claims it is owed more than $1.5 million for materials and labor on a pipeline project in Marshall County.
Bowman leaving job as dean of WVU College of Law, Taylor to serve as interim dean
MORGANTOWN – The West Virginia University College of Law soon will have a new leader. Gregory Bowman is leaving the college to take the same job at the Roger Williams University School of Law in Rhode Island. John E. Taylor will become interim dean July 1.
BOWLES RICE LLP: Bowles Rice Attorneys Selected to Annual West Virginia Super Lawyers List
Bowles Rice is pleased to announce the selection of 16 attorneys named to the 2020 West Virginia Super Lawyers list. The recognized lawyers practice across a wide range of areas, including energy and natural resources, banking, environmental law, business litigation, education law, construction litigation and employment law.
WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS: Mass Litigation Panel Releases 2019 Annual Report
A total of 5,104 orders were entered in Mass Litigation cases in 2019, according to the Mass Litigation Panel’s Annual Report released this week.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF WEST VIRGINIA: Department of Justice Makes $850 Million Available to Help Public Safety Agencies Address COVID-19 Pandemic
The Department of Justice announced that it is making $850 million available to help public safety agencies respond to the challenges posed by the outbreak of COVID-19.
BAILEY & GLASSER LLP: Strong Litigation Strategy Requires Updated Policies for Remote Workers
Instant messaging apps and online workspaces offer collaboration and production capabilities for teams dispersed by COVID-19, but they also pose a danger to companies operating in reasonable anticipation of litigation, with “litigation hold” letters in hand, and as parties to pending litigation.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF WEST VIRGINIA: We’re Americans. We’ll beat this.
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness….”
State Supreme Court says couple's vehicle sales contract supersedes credit application
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that a retail installment sales contract superseded an arbitration agreement in a merger clause in a credit application.
Former North Central Regional Jail inmate claims assault, excessive force
CHARLESTON — A former North Central Regional Jail & Corrections Center inmate claims corrections officers assaulted him and inflicted other abuse.
Ford, Buckhannon auto dealer face suit alleging F150 was defective
CHARLESTON — Ford Motor Company and a West Virginia Ford dealer face a lawsuit alleging a consumer's Ford F150 suffered from defects that could not be repaired.
ABC Supply claims West Virginia installation company owes more than $97,000 for supplies
CHARLESTON —ABC Supply is alleging the owner of an installation company owes them more than $97,000 for supplies.
Some employees back working in Kanawha Judicial Annex; Sheriff hasn't had to use ankle monitors yet
CHARLESTON – Some employees have started working again in the Kanawha County Judicial Annex. As of late last week, some employees began working again in the building, which saw seven employees and one spouse of an employee test positive for the Coronavirus.
Morrisey, union announce nearly $250K for more former Fairmont Regional workers
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union have announced that the AG's office's continuing investigation, in conjunction with union negotiations, has led to Alecto Healthcare Services saying it will pay more than $240,000 in paid time off to hospital workers of the Fairmont Regional Medical Center.