News from January 2020
Legislative auditor praises Supreme Court for changes made over the last year
CHARLESTON – Legislative auditors are praising the state Supreme Court for establishing and updating policies and procedures regarding the judicial system’s use of state assets.
Morrisey says Trump plan to create infrastructure jobs will help West Virginia
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is hailing a Trump administration proposal that promises to improve peoples’ lives and the state’s economy.
Suit states Tradet employee engaged in sexual conduct with minor
WHEELING – An individual is suing Tradet Inc. over allegations they were molested by one of its employees.
Morgantown mother says her 9-year-old son was dragged by Monongalia Co. school bus
MORGANTOWN – A Morgantown mother has sued the county school board, claiming a bus driver dragged her then 9-year-old son after closing the bus door on him.
Coal miner files class-action against Justice-owned Bluestone Industries alleging it failed to pay final checks on time
BECKLEY – A Raleigh County resident filed a class-action lawsuit against Bluestone Industries claiming it violated the West Virginia Wage Payment and Collection Act when it failed to pay dozens of laid-off coal miners.
Student challenges WVSSAC over denial of exception to transfer rule to play sports
BECKLEY – A Beckley student is suing the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission alleging it denied his request for an exception of a transfer rule.
Charleston man sues Kanawha deputy, commission after he says he was arrested due to mistaken identity
CHARLESTON – A Charleston man is suing a Kanawha County deputy and the County Commission over allegations he was falsely arrested due to mistaken identity.
Beckley Drilling & Blasting denies allegations in union funds' complaint over contributions
HUNTINGTON – Beckley Drilling & Blasting Services is denying allegations made by several union funds that it violated several federal laws regarding retirement and pensions.
Man claims Charleston dealership sold him Chrysler vehicle that had defects
CHARLESTON – An Ohio man alleges a Charleston dealership sold him a vehicle that did not conform to its manufacturer's warranty.
Dollar General seeks removal of customer's fall complaint to federal court
WHEELING – A lawsuit against Dollar General filed by a West Virginia man over alleged injuries from a fall was removed to federal court due to the diversity of citizenship.
American Medical Response Mid-Atlantic denies allegations in lawsuit over auto accident
MARTINSBURG – American Medical Response Mid-Atlantic Inc. denied the bulk of the allegations against it in a complaint claiming one of its employees caused an auto accident.
Pharmacies facing opioid lawsuits file claims against doctors who did the prescribing
CLEVELAND (Legal Newsline) - Saying they have been unfairly targeted because of their deep pockets, pharmacies facing trial in opioid multidistrict litigation in Ohio later this year filed claims against hundreds of unnamed practitioners who may have written improper prescriptions for addictive painkillers.
FLAHERTY SENSABAUGH BONASSO PLLC: Flaherty Sensabaugh Bonasso Announces Newest Member
Flaherty Sensabaugh Bonasso is pleased to announce that Megan Fulcher Bosak has been elected Member, effective January 1, 2020.
BOWLES RICE LLP: Bowles Rice Announces Newly Elected Partners
Bowles Rice has elected five new equity and non-equity partners, effective January 1, 2020.
DINSMORE & SHOHL LLP: 21 Dinsmore Attorneys in 60 Practice Areas Honored on 2020 Cincy Leading Lawyers List
Cincy Magazine has named 21 Dinsmore & Shohl attorneys to its 2020 Leading Lawyers list. While Dinsmore’s 235 local attorneys comprise just 3.5 percent of all lawyers in the city, they represent seven percent of the 300 Cincy Leading Lawyers, demonstrating their superlative skills across dozens of practice areas.
Right-to-work, if you can get it
Four years ago, West Virginia became the 26th right-to-work state in the nation when our Legislature overrode former Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin’s veto of a bill prohibiting workers from being required to pay union dues or fees as a condition of employment.
Unrigging our society to unleash our state’s potential
CHARLESTON – The U.S. economy is booming, resulting in the lowest unemployment rate in fifty years. That’s great news for families across the country looking for economic opportunities that will make their version of the American Dream a reality.
Data shows entrepreneurs found new Business Startup Wizard tool useful
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Secretary of State's Office has launched a new tool to help entrepreneurs with the planning and registration process when they're starting their businesses.
Professor sues Shepherd University over allegations of discrimination, harassment
CLARKSBURG – A professor is representing himself in his suit against Shepherd University over allegations he was discriminated against.
Supreme Court affirms decision to reverse in-home care provider's disability award
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals agreed with the West Virginia Workers' Compensation Board of Review in its disability award to an in-home care provider.