News from April 2021
Former employee sues Alford Home Solutions for racist comments
CHARLESTON — A 36-year-old Kanawha County man is suing Alford Home Solutions after he was subjected to racist comments during his employment.
Woman says she was sexually assaulted by Mountain State Boutique owner
WILLIAMSON — A woman is suing Mountain State Boutique alleging that she was sexually assaulted by one of its owners.
Woman sues sellers for failing to disclose defects in home
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County woman is suing West Virginia Inspection Company, Real Estate Central and five individuals for breaching a real estate contract for sale.
Man sues Marshall County Coal Company for injuries
MOUNDSVILLE — A Huntington man is suing the Marshall County Coal Company alleging that he was injured on the job because he was not properly trained.
Morrisey, other AGs raise legal concerns regarding D.C. statehood
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey joined 22 attorneys general in writing to President Biden and congressional leadership raising legal concerns to Washington, D.C., statehood as proposed in Congress.
Woman sues former employer over sexual harassment from supervisor at Dairy Bar
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing Hiro Enterprises alleging that she was sexually harassed by her supervisor.
KCIC analysis: Kanawha County asbestos cases decrease in 2020
CHARLESTON —The number of asbestos cases nationwide and in Kanawha County decreased in 2020, according to a recent review of asbestos litigation filings.
State Senate passes resolution saying courts should stay out of impeachment trials
CHARLESTON — The legislature passed a resolution that clarifies that courts should stay out of impeachment trials.
Goodwin takes on new role in Frost Brown Todd's D.C. office
CHARLESTON — Carte Goodwin is expanding his role with Frost Brown Todd and joining the firm's Washington, D.C., office.
Woman sues surgeon for negligence
PRINCETON — A woman is suing a surgeon, alleging he did not operate within the standard of care.
Bizzack named in five more property damage lawsuits
CHARLESTON — Five more lawsuits have been filed against Bizzack Construction for blasting during highway construction that caused property damage.
Parents sue school board for daughter's injuries
KINGWOOD — The parents of a minor who attended Preston High School are suing the Preston County Board of Education alleging that their daughter was injured while on school property.
STEPTOE & JOHNSON PLLC: Steptoe & Johnson Names New Chief Information Officer
Steptoe & Johnson has named Isidore Okoro its new Chief Information Officer. Okoro will lead the firm’s IT team and oversee all aspects of its technological infrastructure.
STEPTOE & JOHNSON PLLC: Hampton Rose Elected to Lead West Virginia State Bar Association Real Estate Lawyers Division and Serve as Executive Council Member
H. Hampton Rose IV has been elected to serve as chair of the Real Estate Lawyers Division of the West Virginia State Bar Association.
BOWLES RICE LLP: Bowles Rice Named “West Virginia Firm of the Year” for Fifth Consecutive Year
For the fifth time in as many years, Benchmark Litigation has named Bowles Rice its “West Virginia Firm of the Year.”
WEST VIRGIBIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Vows To Protect Second Amendment Against Biden Overreach
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey underscored his support for and his fervent defense of the Second Amendment in response to federal gun control measures proposed Thursday by President Biden.
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Joins Effort to Defend The Second Amendment
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey joined a 16-state effort to protect those who cherish the Second Amendment to choose whether they wish to assemble as members of the National Rifle Association.
Justice signs intermediate court bill into law, more legal reforms expected
CHARLESTON – Gov. Jim Justice has signed the bill creating an intermediate appellate court for West Virginia, and other legal reform legislation is expected to soon become law.
Couple says county urban renewal authority built trails on their property without consent
FAYETTEVILLE — A couple is suing Fayette County Urban Renewal Authority for trespassing on their property.
Woman says Altice Mobile illegally attempted to collect debt she didn't owe
PRINCETON — A Mercer County woman is suing Altice Mobile for abusive collection practices.