News from February 2020
Man alleges Pennsylvania company kept more than $6,000 for a trailer he never received
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County man claims a Hanover, Pennsylvania company he paid more than $6,000 to for the purchase of a trailer has kept his money and failed to deliver the trailer.
Jackie Withrow Hospital resident alleges staff failed to recognize brain injury after assault
BECKLEY – Jackie Withrow Hospital in Beckley is facing a suit filed by a resident who claims he suffered a brain injury after being assaulted by another resident.
Woman injured at Weirton Medical Center alleges water, wet rug caused fall
NEW CUMBERLAND – A Weirton woman alleges the negligence of Weirton Medical Center caused her to fall while inside the building.
Woman sues Huntington Bank over deceased father's $50,000 certificate of deposit
CHARLESTON – A woman is suing Huntington Bank of West Virginia over allegations it is refusing to honor her deceased father's certificate of deposit (CD).
West Virginia Insurance Commissioner claims Silevermine Logging lacks workers' comp insurance
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner is seeking to prohibit Silvermine Logging from doing business in the state until it obtains workers' compensation coverage for its employees.
AG's office reminds consumers to protect personal information when filing tax returns
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office is reminding taxpayers to exercise caution this tax season by protecting personal, identifiable information when preparing and filing tax returns.
Couple says government agency didn't record lien of debt with commission
BLUEFIELD — A couple says USDA Rural Development Rural Housing Services failed to record a lien of debt and caused them damages.
State Supreme Court says ectopic embryo not a 'person' in wrongful death statute
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals answered one of two certified questions in a case brought before the court.
Man who lost fingers sues Cobalt Coal to receive settlement from 2013
A man is suing Cobalt Coal Corp. Mining Inc. seeking to receive a settlement he was awarded in 2013 after he lost some fingers as the result of a workplace injury.
Another class action against West Virginia American Water Company moving forward
CHARLESTON – After delays, plaintiffs’ attorneys in a three-year-old case against West Virginia American Water Company have asked for class certification.
Man sues mining company for work injuries
BECKLEY — A Hardy, Ky., man is suing Brooks Run South Mining for work-related injuries.
Elderly couple sues loan companies for predatory lending practices
ELKINS — A couple is suing Shellpoint Mortgage alleging predatory lending practices and abusive loan servicing against an elderly couple.
Man, trust sue Nationwide for breach of contract
WHEELING — A Wheeling man is suing Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company alleging breach of contract when it denied a claim for an alleged covered loss.
Woman claims insurance settlement with State Auto her former attorney failed to finalize is still enforceable
CHARLESTON – A Charleston woman whose attorney was convicted of felonies and left his law firm bankrupt, claims the settlement agreement negotiated with the insurance company over her accident, but never finalized, is still enforceable.
Woman whose vocal cords were damaged during surgery while in custody alleges negligence
CHARLESTON – A Virginia woman who underwent a thyroidectomy while in the custody of the West Virginia Department of Corrections and suffered damaged to her vocal cords has filed a suit against the physician who performed the surgery and others.
STEPTOE & JOHNSON PLLC: Firm Announces Changes in Leadership of Business, Labor & Employment, and Litigation Departments
Steptoe & Johnson PLLC is pleased to announce changes in leadership of the firm’s Labor & Employment, Litigation, and Business Departments.
BOWLES RICE LLP: Bowles Rice Appoints Two to Executive Committee 1/29/2020
Bowles Rice partners Jennifer B. Hagedorn and Corey L. Palumbo have been elected to serve on the law firm’s Executive Committee for four-year terms.
BAILEY & GLASSER LLP: Bailey Glasser Announces Promotions for 2020
Bailey Glasser is pleased to announce the election of James Kauffman and Patrick Muench as partners in the firm.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF WEST VIRGINIA: U.S. Attorney Appoints New Senior Leadership Team
U.S. Attorney Bill Powell has announced some changes to his Senior Leadership Team. While some senior staff will continue to support Mr. Powell in their roles, some personnel changes have taken place in the management of the Wheeling, Martinsburg, Clarksburg, and Elkins offices.
The insanity is over: ‘navigable’ now means ‘navigable’ again
Let that be the end of the nightmarish, Humpty-Dumpty world where words can mean whatever any meddling, overzealous bureaucrat says they mean.