News from May 2021
BOWLES RICE LLP: Bowles Rice "Top Ranked" in 2021 Edition of Chambers USA
The 2021 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.
Man sues The Greenbrier for injuries from horseback riding
BECKLEY — A man is suing The Greenbrier resort alleging he was injured while on a guided trail ride on the hotel's property.
Woman sues Monongalia County Commission for father's wrongful death
MORGANTOWN — A woman is suing Monongalia County Commission and the Monongalia County Sheriff's Department alleging that they are responsible for her father's death.
Supreme Court partially sides with petitioner in case alleging WPCA violations
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals found that there are genuine issues of disputed facts regarding whether or not the West Virginia University Board of Governors violated the West Virginia Wage Payment and Collection Act.
Unions claim new law altering dues collection is unconstitutional, retaliatory
CHARLESTON – A group of a dozen public employee unions have filed a petition claiming a new state law that keeps employers from automatically deducting union dues from paychecks is retaliatory.
At opioid trial, drug distributors continue to push blame toward DEA
CHARLESTON – As the landmark federal opioid trial nears the end of its third week, testimony focused on Cardinal Health’s acknowledgement and regulations related to excessive controlled substance ordering.
Quail Hollow group sues homeowners for violating association rules
CHARLESTON — A homeowners association is suing Jonathan and Blessing LLC alleging they are violating homeowners association rules.
Woman blames CAMC for infection following knee surgery
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing Charleston Area Medical Center for an infection she developed after she had knee surgery.
Man says Chevrolet Silverado he purchased was defective
CHARLESTON — A man is suing General Motors for a vehicle he purchased that he claims was defective.
Lawyers continue to question company's knowledge of excessive opioid shipments
CHARLESTON – As the landmark opioid trial continues, lawyers brought in a former AmerisourceBergen’s sales executive to ask what he knew about more than 32 million prescription pain pills being shipped to Huntington and the rest of Cabell County over an eight-year span.
Letourneau Enterprises claims AEP owes more than $2 million for services
FAYETTEVILLE — Letourneau Enterprises is suing American Electric Power Service and EC Source Services alleging they owe more than $2 million for work performed on a project in Fayette County.
Supreme Court says Mercer Circuit Court did not err in settlement agreement
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that the circuit court rightfully enforced an agreement in the appointment of a special commissioner for a confidential settlement agreement.
Woman says former employer failed to accomodate disability
CHARLESTON — A former employee is suing Kemba Charleston Federal Credit Union alleging that it failed to accommodate her disability.
Barcade says Morgantown bar is unfairly using its trademarks for profit
CLARKSBURG – A New York-based business says a Morgantown bar is guilty of trademark infringement.
Morgantown police officers seek to stop city from creating 'illegal' review board
MORGANTOWN – The group of police officers are asking a Monongalia Circuit Judge to stop the City of Morgantown from adopting an ordinance creating a Civilian Police Review and Advisory Board.
Opioid data: Threshold kept increasing as Huntington/Cabell received more than 36.2M doses in 8 years
CHARLESTON – As the federal trial against three major opioid distributors continued, data showing pharmacies in Huntington and Cabell County were ordering well above the national average of controlled substances, some ordering more than five times the national average.
Former employee sues Amherst Madison for retaliation, discrimination during pandemic
WINFIELD — A Putnam County man is suing Amherst Madison alleging that it discriminated against him during his employment and retaliated against him.
Couple sues Princeton Community Hospital for man's injuries from fall after colonoscopy
PRINCETON — A Princeton couple is suing Princeton Community Hospital Association alleging injury after surgery.
Woman sues Marshall County Commission for wrongful termination
WHEELING —A Moundsville woman is suing Marshall County Commission and two county employees alleging that she was terminated from her employment for filing assault charges against another employee.
Former prisoner sues McDowell County Commission for excessive force
BLUEFIELD — A former prisoner is suing McDowell County Commission and several officers alleging that he was subjected to cruel and unusual punishment while he was incarcerated at the Stevens Correctional Center.