News from 2020
Man says South Charleston police officers used excessive force on him after wreck that left him paralyzed
CHARLESTON – A Loudendale man has filed a federal lawsuit against the City of South Charleston and two police officers who he says used excessive force on him after a May traffic accident left him paralyzed from the waist down.
State Supreme Court to resume in-person oral arguments next week
CHARLESTON – When the state Supreme Court’s fall term begins September 1, they will conduct oral arguments in person. But, there will be changes to accommodate social distancing and other requirements because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Attorneys debate whether DNR chief was properly served pre-suit notice
CHARLESTON – A lawsuit regarding a man's injury at a state park has turned into a debate whether the plaintiff properly notified the leader of the state Division of Natural Resources before the case was filed.
Man says he was wrongfully fired, discriminated against by Brewer & Company
CHARLESTON – A former employee says he was wrongfully terminated and discriminated against by Brewer & Company of West Virginia. The company denies the allegations and seeks to have the case dismissed.
Judge grants temporary injunction to keep pipeline trucks out of Ohio Co. neighborhood
WHEELING – A circuit judge has granted a temporary injunction to a group of Ohio County landowners who claimed three energy companies wanted to have heavy vehicles drive through their neighborhood for a pipeline project instead of a nearby road owned by a religious conference and retreat center.
Morrisey's office urges consumers to be cautious giving to Hurricane Laura relief
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office is urging consumers to use caution in giving to charities in the wake of Hurricane Laura.“The damage brought by Hurricane Laura to the Gulf Coast is heartbreaking,” Morrisey said.
Judge files order requiring DHHR to provide some NAS info to attorneys
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha Circuit Court judge has filed an order requiring the state Department of Health and Human Resources to provide information to attorneys about a registry of about 4,000 West Virginia children suffering from Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome.
Maintenance worker says he was victim of age discrimination, retaliatory discharge
CHARLESTON – A former apartment maintenance worker says he was wrongfully fired and the victim of age discrimination.
Father says improper medical treatment in jail led to son's death
CHARLESTON – A man’s father claims negligent medical attention given to him in jail resulted in his death.
Man blames CAMC's negligence for death of family member
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County man blames Charleston Area Medical Center for the death of a family member.
Paralegal says she was fired from firm after finding accounting discrepancies
PRINCETON – A Bluefield woman says she was wrongfully terminated from her job as a paralegal after she questioned some monetary issues with a Princeton law firm.
Man blames 7-Eleven after he steps on mop and injures himself at Weirton store
NEW CUMBERLAND – A Weirton man says he was injured when he stepped on a mop in an aisle at 7-Eleven.
Couple accuses Charleston attorney, firm of legal malpractice
CHARLESTON – A Mount Carbon couple has filed a lawsuit accusing a Charleston attorney and his law firm of legal malpractice.
NELSON MULLINS: Attorneys Chosen for Charleston Business Legal Elite 2020
Charleston Business announced the winners of its 2020 Legal Elite of the Lowcountry awards in its August edition, which included eight Nelson Mullins attorneys.
FLAHERTY SENSABAUGH BONASSO PLLC: Thirty Flaherty Sensabaugh Bonasso Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers®
Flaherty Sensabaugh Bonasso is pleased to announce that thirty of the firm’s attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers in America© or Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.
JACKSON KELLY PLLC: Jackson Kelly PLLC Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2021
Jackson Kelly PLLC is pleased to announce that 73 of the Firm’s lawyers were recently named in the 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.
DINSMORE & SHOHL LLP: 19 Dinsmore Attorneys Named ‘Lawyer of the Year’ by Best Lawyers®
Dinsmore & Shohl is pleased to announce 19 of its attorneys were recently named Best Lawyers® 2021 “Lawyer of the Year.” In each city, one lawyer from each practice area is honored as the “Lawyer of the Year.”
BOWLES RICE LLP: Ten Bowles Rice Attorneys Receive 2021 “Lawyer of the Year” Award
Bowles Rice LLP issued the following announcement on Aug. 20.Bowles Rice is pleased to announce that 10 attorneys with the firm have received the 2021 “Lawyer of the Year” award from Best Lawyers in America®.
Woman says dog from Kanawha shelter brutally attacked her on Christmas morning
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman says a dog her family picked up at the Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association attacked her on Christmas morning, ripping off part of her lower lip and part of her gums and causing her to lose several teeth.
Mike Stuart has some explaining to do
If Stuart is the most transparent U.S. attorney in the nation, why dodge requests for all of the records sought by Americans For Prosperity-West Virginia?