News from January 2020
Woman alleges Boone County auto repair shop negligently passed inspection on vehicle with defective brakes
CHARLESTON – A woman claims a Boone County auto repair shop and one of its mechanics passed inspection on the used vehicle she purchased despite it having defective brakes and other issues.
Man sues GM, Moses Chevrolet claims he was sold defective Silverado
CHARLESTON – A St. Albans man is suing General Motors and a Kanawha County dealership over allegations he was sold a defective Chevrolet Silverado.
Woman who slipped and fell while visiting South Central Regional Jail seeks damages
CHARLESTON – A Charleston woman who slipped and fell while visiting the South Central Regional Jail in Charleston blames her fall on the alleged negligence of the West Virginia Regional Jail Authority.
Travelers alleges St. Albans company owes more than $30,000 in unpaid workers' comp premiums
CHARLESTON – Travelers Property Casualty alleges a St. Albans company owes than $30,000 for a workers' compensation policy.
FedEx removes Poca woman's lawsuit over Nitro collision to federal court
HUNTINGTON – A lawsuit against FedEx and others over alleged injuries stemming from a car accident was removed to federal court by the company.
Man sentenced to six months in prison for accessing veterans' medical records, including those of Ojeda
HUNTINGTON — A former Veterans Benefits Association claims assistant has been sentenced to six months in prison for fraudulently access the medical records of six fellow veterans, including current U.S. Senate candidate Richard Ojeda.
Charleston City Council approves $1.7 million settlement with firefighters' union over pay issues
CHARLESTON – Charleston City Council unanimously has approved the $1.7 million settlement between the city and its firefighters' union to correct a pay inequity that has been taking place since 2012.
Why the opioid crisis is being blamed on big pharmacy chains
The plaintiffs don’t seem interested in going after smaller outfits.
Unnecessary intermediate court of appeals 'would serve no purpose'
I must respectfully ask why in the world do some of our West Virginia legislators again want to waste taxpayer dollars by creating an intermediate court of appeals, particularly when every litigant on either side already has the right to appeal from every circuit court ruling directly to the West Virginia Supreme Court in every case?
Morrisey asks residents to help eradicate human trafficking
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has recognized January as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month and urges all citizens to take an active role in eradicating this growing criminal industry.
Parkersburg firefighters claim city doesn't properly pay them for holiday work
PARKERSBURG – Members of the Parkersburg Fire Department have filed a lawsuit claiming the city hasn’t paid them properly for time worked on holidays.
Former Kroger manager claims retaliation for worker's comp claim, age discrimination
MOUNDSVILLE – A former Kroger store manager alleges he was discriminated against and fired due to his age and because of a workers' compensation claim.
Physicians file lawsuit over allegations they owe First Choice American Community credit union
WHEELING – More than a dozen physicians are suing First Choice America Community Federal Credit Union alleging they no longer owe on a debt.
Raleigh County woman claims GM failed to comply with manufacturer's warranty
BECKLEY – A Raleigh County woman is seeking a replacement vehicle from General Motors over allegations the Chevrolet vehicle she purchase is defective.
Wheeling homeowner alleges her basement continued to leak after paying Ohio contractor $9,000 for repairs
MOUNDSVILLE – The owner of a Wheeling property alleges an Ohio contractor improperly installed waterproofing materials in the basement of her Wheeling home after she paid them $9,000.
WEST VIRGNIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Defends State’s Right-To-Work Law
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey expressed optimism Wednesday after arguments to uphold the state’s right-to-work law, believing his office put forth a strong case before the state Supreme Court of Appeals on why the measure is constitutional.
WEST VIRGNIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Continues Push to Eradicate Human Trafficking
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has recognized January as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month and urges all citizens to take an active role in eradicating this growing criminal industry.
WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS: Chief Justice Armstead Presents Budget Request That is $4 Million Less Than Five Years Ago
Supreme Court Chief Justice Tim Armstead presented a budget request that is $4 million less than the court system’s budget five years ago.
DINSMORE & SHOHL LLP: Dinsmore Promotes 18 Attorneys to Partner
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP is proud to announce 18 attorneys were elected to partnership effective Jan. 1, 2020.
DINSMORE & SHOHL LLP: Dinsmore Leadership Changes Look to the Future
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP is kicking off 2020 with a wave of changes within its leadership ranks.