News from March 2020
Woman says she was fired because of pregnancy
HUNTINGTON — A woman is suing Appalachian Railcar Services claiming she was terminated from her employment when she returned to work after having her child.
Woman alleges State Farm refused to pay policy limits
WHEELING — A Wheeling woman is suing Star Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company for a car accident that caused her injuries.
AG's office has received more than 125 complaints of Coronavirus price gouging
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office has received more than 125 complaints of price gouging related to the Coronavirus pandemic.
Schwartz wants Supreme Court to be fair, predictable
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Supreme Court candidate Bill Schwartz wants to ensure the court fair and predictable.
Let’s not let this crisis go to waste – show appreciation for unsung heroes
Now is the time to support our leaders, to stop finger-pointing and playing "gotcha" with one’s perceived political enemies at every opportunity. It is the time to show appreciation for the unsung heroes all across this country, the time – to borrow a phrase – to make America great again.
How did it come to this?
WHEELING – For years, West Virginia’s political class said that each progressive movement among Democrats came “too soon,” and they’ve gotten their way. But after another failed administration, it’s time to worry that the movement could be too late.
Agriculture is critical infrastructure in a crisis
Remember, don’t panic, plan accordingly and shop local as much as possible. We can get through this, but it will take all of us plowing the row.
BOWLES RICE LLP: Bowles Rice Welcomes New Attorney to Charleston Office (03/18/2020)
Bowles Rice is pleased to welcome attorney Marc Mignault to the firm’s Charleston, West Virginia office.
BAILEY & GLASSER LLP: COVID-19 Losses: Will Your Commercial Insurance Policies Respond?
Does your insurance coverage protect you from the challenges your business is facing due to COVID-19?
WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS: Supreme Court Issues Order Suspending Court Proceedings Throughout W.Va. Due to Coronavirus
Chief Justice Tim Armstead and the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia directed state courts to suspend all but emergency proceedings through April 10 due to public safety concerns about coronavirus (COVID19).
WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS: Judicial Employee Hospitalized with COVID-19
The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia has been informed by the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department that an employee of the judicial branch who works in Kanawha County has tested positive for COVID-19.
BAILEY & GLASSER LLP: COVID-19: Best Practices for the Workplace
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, the attorneys at Bailey Glasser have been closely monitoring the potential legal issues that have come from the fallout related to COVID-19.
Former justice hopes to bring Supreme Court back to former glory
CHARLESTON — A former West Virginia Supreme Court justice is running again in the hopes of bringing the court back to how it once was.
Lewisburg attorney's law license suspended after violating nearly 20 rules of conduct
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals suspended the law license of Lewisburg attorney for violating nearly 20 different professional conduct rules.
Williams seeks to have historian's book pulled after it was published
HUNTINGTON — Hershel "Woody" Williams, a World War II veteran and Medal of Honor recipient, is seeking a temporary restraining order regarding the publication of Bryan Rigg's latest book, which tells Williams' story.
Man sues Pullman Square for injuries from escalator
HUNTINGTON — A man is suing the owner of Pullman Square for injuries he sustained when he was thrown back on an escalator.
Supreme Court says hernia surgery isn't part of claim
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that the Workers' Compensation Board of Review rightfully denied a claim to pay for hernia repair surgery.
Tennessee man sues Rish Equipment for age discrimination
BLUEFIELD — A Tennessee man is suing Rish Equipment Company alleging he was terminated from his employment because of his age.
Parents sue DOH contractor for daughter's death
CLARKSBURG — The parents of a college student who was hit by a vehicle and killed are suing the company that designed the crosswalk.
Morrisey urges consumers to not hoard potential Coronavirus drug
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and the state Board of Pharmacy are urging people to not hoard prescription drugs that may prove helpful in the fight against coronavirus.