News from 2020
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.
Three lawsuits filed against Norfolk Southern over alleged injuries stemming from two incidents
WILLIAMSON – Three lawsuits were filed against Norfolk Southern Railway Co. over allegations injuries were sustained by three separate individuals during two separate incidents.
Apex reaches consent judgment to pay more than $200,000 in back wages, damages to Nitro plant employees
NITRO – Apex Pipeline Service Inc. entered into a consent judgment with the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD) over misclassifying certain employees and not paying employees the proper payments for travel.
Aramark removes employee's sexual harassment case to federal court
BLUEFIELD – A lawsuit alleging Aramark Uniform & Career Apparel allowed an employee to be sexually harassed has been removed to federal court.
Walmart employee's failure to accommodate suit removed to federal court
CHARLESTON – A lawsuit against Walmart filed by an employee over allegations of failure to accommodate has been removed to federal court.
Morrisey, lawmakers unveil legislation meant to protect those with preexisting conditions
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and legislative leaders have announced planned legislation that would maintain protections for those with preexisting conditions.
Governor's attorneys say federal investigation into family, businesses has ended
CHARLESTON – Attorneys for Gov. Jim Justice say a federal investigation has ended with no charges against the governor or his family.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF WEST VIRGINIA: U.S. Attorney awards winning high school for drug-free PSA contest
U.S. Attorney Bill Powell has named Wheeling Central Catholic High School as the winner of the drug-free public service announcement contest launched at the beginning of the school year.
After denial in circuit court, state employees file wage payment case in federal court
WHEELING – A case involving state employees who claim they were shortchanged when the state switched from twice monthly to biweekly pay is now in federal court.
Woman claims she was denied accommodations, constructively discharged by HealthSmart due to disability
CHARLESTON – A former HealthSmart claims manager alleges she was constructively discharged because of a hostile work environment.