News from May 2021
JACKSON KELLY PLLC: Chambers USA Recognizes Jackson Kelly Attorneys
Jackson Kelly PLLC is pleased to announce that Chambers USA has rated twenty Jackson Kelly attorneys in its “2021 Guide to America’s Leading Business Lawyers.”
DINSMORE & SHOHL LLP: Dinsmore’s Chambers USA 2021 Rankings Increase as Firm Grows Nationwide
Dinsmore & Shohl is pleased to announce substantial year-over-year increases in its attorneys and practice groups that received top rankings in the 2021 Edition of Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business.
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Announces Marion County Student as Statewide Kids Kick Opioids Winner
Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced a north central West Virginia student as the statewide winner of this year's Kids Kick Opioids contest, a public service announcement partnership with elementary and middle schools that encourages students to raise awareness of prescription painkiller abuse.
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Objects to Federal Effort to Push Radical Race Theory in Schools
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in urging the Biden administration to reconsider educational proposals related to the teaching of critical race theory in America’s classrooms.
FLAHERTY SENSABAUGH BONASSO PLLC: Flaherty Sensabaugh Bonasso Members Elect Amy Humphreys to Serve on Management Committee
Flaherty Sensabaugh Bonasso is pleased to announce that Amy Humphreys was elected to serve on the Management Committee at the firm’s May 2021 equity member meeting. Amy will serve a three-year term alongside current members, Tyler Dinsmore and Ted Martin.
NELSON MULLINS: Nelson Mullins’ Banking and Finance Practices Earn New Recognition
IFLR1000 United States, a UK-based legal directory focused on transactions, has recognized Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP’s banking and finance practices in its 31st edition.
Non-union retirees sue Cabell Huntington Hospital over termination of benefits
HUNTINGTON — Two retired employees say that Cabell Huntington Hospital has violated the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 by misrepresenting its lifetime retiree health and welfare benefits.
Company says Teays Valley Assisted Living failed to pay rent
WINFIELD — A company is suing Teays Valley Assisted Living for failing to pay on a lease agreement.
Couple sues trucking company for car accident
PHILIPPI — A Barbour County couple says Z&S Trucking is liable for damages from an accident that occurred in 2019.
Warren McGraw retiring after 50-plus years of public service
PINEVILLE – Wyoming Circuit Judge Warren McGraw is retiring from the bench, ending more than 50 years of public service.
Drug companies grill addiction science director about funding numbers, program timelines
CHARLESTON – As the landmark federal opioid trial concluded its fourth week, attorneys for Cardinal Health probed an addiction science professor from Marshall University about recovery programs and estimated costs.
Cabell sheriff paints picture of opioid crisis through testimony
CHARLESTON – At the landmark federal opioid trial, Cabell County Sherriff Chuck Zerkle testified being directly involved in Huntington, once deemed “epicenter of the opioid crisis,” has evolved.
Mother sues Kenova for son's death while in police custody
HUNTINGTON — The mother of a man who died while in the custody of the Kenova police is suing the city and Officer Charles Newman for his death.
Supreme Court says woman was not wrongfully terminated
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals found that a woman was not wrongfully terminated from her employment as she alleged in her complaint.
Property owners sue Boyd Company, Fast Cast for property damages
CHARLESTON — Two lawsuits were filed against Boyd Company and Fast Cast alleging the companies altered the natural flow of water and caused property damage to their homes.
Daughters sue nursing home for mother's death
NEW CUMBERLAND — The daughters of a woman who died during her residency at Stone Pear Pavillion claim their mother's death was avoidable.
Morrisey, other AGs urge Senate to reject Biden's nominee to lead ATF
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey recently joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in calling on the U.S. Senate to reject David Chipman’s confirmation as director of the Department of Justice’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Hiding behind the First Amendment
Round One goes to Segal and his platitudinous playmates, now that a federal judge has issued an order prohibiting enforcement of the law, but the fight’s just beginning.
Lawsuits claim defective dishwasher caused severe injuries to inmates
CHARLESTON — Three lawsuits were filed against the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation alleging the plaintiffs suffered injuries due to unsafe conditions with a dishwashing machine.
Man says construction equipment fell off vehicle, caused accident
WILLIAMSON — A Kermit man is suing Chojnacki Construction for failing to properly secure construction equipment on a flatbed truck.