News from 2020
Charleston attorney, politician files lawsuit after falling down apartment staircase
CHARLESTON – A Charleston attorney and longtime politician has filed a lawsuit claiming he was injured while walking up a faulty staircase.
Couple claims contractor never completed in-ground pool project
MOUNDSVILLE — A couple is suing Afford-A-Pool & Spa alleging the construction project for their in-ground pool was never completed.
Man sues AC/heating company after it allegedly refused to replace incorrect unit
WILLIAMSON — A man is suing an Ohio air conditioning and heating company, claiming installed the wrong unit and refused to replace it.
Schmidt Brothers claims excavating company damaged tank during installation
WHEELING — A West Virginia business that stores gasoline in underground storage tanks is suing the installer of one of its tanks, alleging it was damaged during installation.
Woman who slipped on wet tile floor at Quality Hotel claims negligence
PRINCETON — A woman is suing the Quality Hotel claiming she slipped on a tile floor that had just been mopped and there were no "wet floor" signs placed in the area.
AG's office has received nearly 850 consumer complaints related to Coronavirus pandemic
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office has received more than 850 consumer complaints related to the Coronavirus pandemic.
Huffman Trucking faces suit alleging it owes more than $140,000 to a Kentucky supplier for parts, services
SUMMERSVILLE — Huffman Trucking is facing a suit alleging it owes a Kentucky equipment company more than $140,000 for supply parts and services.
You don’t need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows
If the right-to-work law empowers employees and makes West Virginia a more attractive place to do business, then it enhances our workers’ potential for greater prosperity and a better life.
Law firms criticized for advertising services during Coronavirus pandemic
CHARLESTON – Businesses of all types are learning to adjust and adapt amidst the Coronavirus pandemic. That includes attorneys and law firms. But some people – including fellow lawyers – have called out some trial attorneys for advertising their services during the pandemic.
Blankenship sues two prominent Republicans over alleged smear campaign during 2018 election
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Don Blankenship filed a lawsuit against two Virginia men he claims set out to smear him to media outlets by calling him a convicted felon on national television despite him never being convicted of a felony.
Federal judge orders Justice companies to pay $1 million in fines
LONDON, Ky. — A federal judge in Kentucky ordered companies owned by Gov. Jim Justice's family to pay more than $1 million in fees in a lawsuit alleging they defaulted on a mining contract.
BOWLES RICE LLP: 2020 Edition of Chambers USA Recognizes Bowles Rice as “Top Ranked”
The 2020 edition of Chambers USA recognizes Bowles Rice LLP as “Top Ranked” in the following areas of law evaluated by the publication’s researchers in West Virginia.
BOWLES RICE LLP: Legal Aid of West Virginia Names Bowles Rice “Pro Bono Firm of the Year”
Legal Aid of West Virginia (LAWV), the state’s primary provider of civil legal aid and advocacy services, has selected regional law firm Bowles Rice to receive its Pro Bono Firm of the Year Award for services provided in 2019.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF WEST VIRGINIA: U.S. Attorney Bill Powell announces $40,845 award to address COVID-19 pandemic in Berkeley County
U.S. Attorney Bill Powell of the Northern District of West Virginia today announced that the Berkeley County received $40,845 in Department of Justice grants to respond to the public safety challenges posed by the outbreak of COVID-19.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF WEST VIRGINIA: US Attorney Mike Stuart Joins DOJ in Observation of National Crime Victims' Rights Week
U.S. Attorney Mike Stuart joins the Department of Justice and communities nationwide in observing National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, celebrating victims’ rights, protections and services throughout.
BAILEY & GLASSER LLP: Pedestrian Safety During National Distracted Driver Awareness Month
At some point in the day, we are all pedestrians.
Supreme Court affirms judgment against teacher, saying she filed grievance outside of time limit
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has ruled that a Randolph County Board of Education employee who filed a grievance in 2017 did so outside the time limit imposed by state statute.
Woman claims Quick Stop posted her alleged debt on a billboard along town's major roadway
WILLIAMSON — Quick Stop is facing a suit by a woman claiming her alleged debt was displayed on a billboard outside of their store along the town's main roadway.
Greenbrier County man alleges Texas debt collection agency violated state, federal law
BECKLEY — A Greenbrier County man has filed a class action against an Austin, Texas debt collection agency claiming it sent collection letters that violated state and federal laws.
Batesville Casket Company alleges Preston Funeral Enterprises owes them more than $6,000
KINGWOOD —The Batesville Casket company claims it is owed more than $6,000 for goods and services it provided to Preston Funeral Enterprises.