News from August 2021
Woman sues manufacturers for defective mesh used in surgery
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing Davol Inc. alleging defective mesh used during her hernia repair surgery.
Transportation broker sues former contractor for breach of contract
ELKINS — Reckart Logistics is suing Xpress Transportation for breach of contract.
Pennsylvania company sues 4 LS LLC for failure to pay for fuel
KINGWOOD — A Pennsylvania company is suing 4 LS LLC claiming it owes more than $13,000 for fuel services.
Parkersburg man sues AAA for insurance policy cancelation
CHARLESTON — A Parkersburg man is suing AAA Insurance Company for canceling his insurance policy and not informing him.
Woman says Oak Hill responsible for property flooding
FAYETTEVILLE — A woman is suing the city of Oak Hill for flooding on her property that has caused her damages and injuries.
House of Delegates attorney Greear receives national award
CHARLESTON — House of Delegates attorney Dan Greear was presented with an award by the National Conference of State Legislatures' Leadership Staff Professional Association.
Gov. Justice reactivates West Virginia Public Energy Authority
Gov. Justice reactivates West Virginia Public Energy Authority.
Paralegal sues attorney for 'extreme,' 'cruel' and 'reprehensible' sexual harassment
ROMNEY – A paralegal has sued an attorney and her former employer for what she calls “pervasive,” “egregious” and “reprehensible” sexual harassment.
Biden nominates Ihlenfeld, Thompson for U.S. Attorney positions
CHARLESTON -- President Joe Biden has nominated two men to be the U.S. Attorneys for West Virginia's two districts.
Morrisey joins bipartisan effort to expedite illegal robocall response
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is urging the Federal Communications Commission to fight back against illegal robocalls by moving up the deadline for smaller telephone companies to implement caller ID technology.
It’s time to let it go, WorkForce West Virginia
These are strange times, and lots of people – in both the public and the private sector – are making things up as they go along. They’re improvising because they have to.
Couple sues Nationwide for claim denial for storm damage
CHARLESTON — A couple is suing Nationwide Property & Casualty Insurance Company claiming it breached its contract and wrongfully denied a claim for insurance benefits.
AEP, Suddenlink, others sued for lineman's injury
WILLIAMSON — A man is suing American Electric Power alleging that he was injured when he fell from a utility pole.
Morgantown attorney named to WVU alumni board
MORGANTOWN — West Virginia University alumnus Monte Williams is looking forward to his six-year term on the WVU Alumni Association Board of Directors.
Attorney General Morrisey: Court Grants State’s Motion To Expedite Trial Against Drug Manufacturers
Attorney General Morrisey: Court Grants State’s Motion To Expedite Trial Against Drug Manufacturers.
Chambers High Net Worth Guide Recognizes Dinsmore and Private Wealth Attorneys as Top Tier
Chambers High Net Worth Guide Recognizes Dinsmore and Private Wealth Attorneys as Top Tier.
Couple sues tree service for illegally removing trees from property
NEW CUMBERLAND — A couple is suing Beaner's Logging & Tree Service and its owner alleging property damage.
Firefighters' attorney says Morgantown won't resolve pay issue, wants to go to court
MORGANTOWN – An attorney representing Morgantown firefighters in an ongoing holiday pay issue says the city is choosing to continue litigation rather than resolve the matter.
Panel rules Morgantown man can be released on bond as he awaits trial for U.S. Capitol siege
WASHINGTON – A West Virginia man charged in the assault of a U.S. Capitol police officer during the January 6 insurrection can be released on bond while he awaits trial.
Daycare denies abuse claims and files defamation counterclaim, which parents deny
CHARLESTON — A Cross Lanes daycare center denies allegations in two lawsuits concerning physical and verbal abuse of infants and has filed a counterclaim against one of the parents for alleged defamation on social media.