News from January 2020
Nurse alleges she was retaliated against by Sunbelt Staffing after reporting sexual harassment
CHARLESTON – A registered nurse who worked for a staffing agency alleges she faced retaliation for reporting sexual harassment at her job assignment.
Both sides confident after Supreme Court hears right-to-work law oral arguments
CHARLESTON – After state Supreme Court oral arguments regarding the state’s right-to-work law, leaders from both sides say they feel confident about their position.
Writ denied by Supreme Court in case over senior status judges' pay
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals denied a writ of prohibition in an appeal involving per-diem payments to senior status judges.
Delaware judge opens new door in opioid litigation for securities class action lawyers
WILMINGTON, Del. (Legal Newsline) - A Delaware judge has ordered pharmaceutical distributor AmerisourceBergen to open its books and records to lawyers investigating a possible lawsuit over the company’s allegedly improper sales of opioids, opening a potentially expensive new front in litigation that has already cost the industry billions.
Woman sues Fisher Auto Parts for car accident with employee
HUNTINGTON — A woman is suing Fisher Auto Parts after she was injured in a car accident allegedly due to one of its employees.
When so-called solutions are worse than alleged problems
It behooves us to ask who’s benefiting from all the activism, and who always gets stuck with the bill.
Justice gets out from under federal investigation
MORGANTOWN – Being under federal investigation is the legal equivalent of having a dormant virus; You are never quite sure when or if anything is going to come of it.
Women accuse healthcare organization of wrongful termination
CHARLESTON — Two women are suing Psychological Assessment and Intervention Services after they claim it violated the West Virginia Human Rights Act.
Former employee says Gestamp wrongfully fired him due to his disability
CHARLESTON — A man is suing Gestamp West Virginia LLC alleging it discriminated against him when he needed to be off work due to a medical procedure.
Woman sues credit reporting agencies for failure to investigate
CLARKSBURG — A woman is suing Experian and Trans Union after she claims they violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Justice Holdings alleges Glade Springs Village Property Owners Association owes millions
BECKLEY – Justice Holdings is suing Glade Springs Village Property Owners Association over an alleged failure to pay on a debt.
Veteran claims he faced disability discrimination while working for Panera Bread
BECKLEY – A U.S. Marine veteran who resides in Fayette County alleges Panera Bread failed to provide him reasonable accommodation and fired him based on false and pretextual reasons.
Spencer man sues insurance agency over treatment after house fire
CHARLESTON – A man is suing Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. alleging the insurance company denied claims involving a house fire.
Pharmacies in opioid MDL ordered to turn over 14 years of prescriptions as states, ACLU fight similar requests
CLEVELAND (Legal Newsline) - A federal judge has ordered the nation’s leading pharmacy chains to turn over billions of nationwide prescription records going back 14 years - even as the American Civil Liberties Union and some states attack similar requests by the government as overbroad and an invasion of privacy.
Democratic lawmakers – including Manchin – criticize Morrisey healthcare proposal, but AG stands behind bill
CHARLESTON – Democratic lawmakers and others are criticizing Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s proposal to protect West Virginia residents with preexisting health conditions. Morrisey, however, stands by the bill called the West Virginia Healthcare Continuity Act.
WEST VIRGNIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Proposes Law to Ensure Healthcare For Preexisting Conditions
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, together with State Senate President Mitch Carmichael and other legislative leaders, announced legislation Tuesday to maintain protections for those with preexisting conditions.
JACKSON KELLY PLLC: Jackson Kelly PLLC Elevates Four Attorneys to Firm Member
Jackson Kelly PLLC is pleased to announce that the firm has elevated attorneys Brittany J. Alston, Nicklaus A. Presley, Jeffrey R. Soukup, and Sandra K. Zerrusen to Member, all effective January 1.
BOWLES RICE LLP: Bowles Rice Welcomes Four New Attorneys to Firm
Bowles Rice is very pleased to welcome attorneys Julie A. Moore, Trey B. Morrone, Chelsea V. Prince and Patrick C. Timony to the firm.
WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS: Legislative Auditor Praises Supreme Court for Changes Made Over the Last Year
Legislative Auditors today praised the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia for establishing and updating policies and procedures regarding the judicial system’s use of state assets.
Supreme Court makes first budget request since judicial amendment was passed
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Supreme Court Chief Justice Tim Armstead has presented a budget request that is $4 million less than the court system’s budget five years ago.