News from November 2021
Charleston attorney announces redesign of law firm's website
The Law Office of M. Andrew Brison PLLC is pleased to showcase a fresh new look online after a law firm website redesign, with website design services provided by TOPDOG Legal Marketing LLC.
Man sues Ally Financial for consumer credit violations
WAYNE — A man is suing Ally Financial alleging it violated the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act.
Retirees sue CONSOL Energy for retirement law violations
CHARLESTON — Three men are suing CONSOL Energy alleging it violated federal retirement laws.
“Ethical Considerations for Handling Document Reviews in eDiscovery."
“Ethical Considerations for Handling Document Reviews in eDiscovery.”
Former Asplundh employee accuses company of retaliation for complaining about safety violations
WHEELING — A man is suing Asplundh Tree Expert alleging he was retaliated against when he complained about safety violations.
Instant Growth Hydroseeding sues Cunningham Energy for breach of contract
CHARLESTON — Instant Growth Hydroseeding is suing Cunningham Energy claiming it failed to pay more than $27,000.
Brother, niece sue American Memorial Life Insurance Company for refusing to pay out benefits
CHARLESTON — A couple is suing American Memorial Life Insurance Company and others for refusing to pay out benefits after the death of a family member.
Justice company ordered to pay $6.6 million to Glade Springs property owners
BECKLEY – A circuit judge has issued an order granting a $6.6 million summary judgment against one of Gov. Jim Justice’s family of companies.
Man says five Huntington police officers assaulted him, breaking his neck and leaving him paralyzed
HUNTINGTON – A Huntington man who was struggling with opioid addiction claims five city police officers maliciously assaulted and battered him, breaking his neck and leaving him paralyzed for life.
Justice appoints Nowicki-Eldridge as circuit judge for Lincoln, Boone counties
CHARLESTON – Gov. Jim Justice has appointed Stacy Lynn Nowicki-Eldridge to the 25th Judicial Circuit, which serves Lincoln and Boone counties.
Morrisey, six other AGs ask appeals court to reject Biden vaccine mandate
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and six other attorneys general have filed file a petition before the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals challenging the Biden Administration’s vaccine mandate for private sector employees.
Charleston woman sues construction companies for cracks in her home
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing several construction companies alleging violations of the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act.
Circuit judge charged with verbally attacking officer after traffic stop, abusing his power
CHARLESTON – A Hardy County circuit judge has been charged with violating the rules of judicial conduct after he verbally accosted a Moorefield police officer who had pulled him over for allegedly using his cell phone while driving and abusing his power.
Morrisey urges gun reciprocity agreement with Maryland governor
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has sent a letter to Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan asking him to negotiate a gun reciprocity agreement between his state and West Virginia.
Federal judge partially grants summary judgment in favor of historian in Woody Williams book case
HUNTINGTON — U.S. District Judge Thomas Johnston has partially granted the motion for summary judgment by a historian in a case filed by Hershell "Woody" Williams.
Couple sues Straub Nissan for car accident, injuries
WHEELING — A couple is suing Straub Nissan for a car accident.
Manchin's stance on filibuster vitally important, legal expert says
CHARLESTON – Now that the compromise voting rights legislation championed by Sen. Joe Manchin has been defeated, one election law expert says Manchin’s stance on the filibuster becomes even more important.
Former employees sue MarkWest for failing to properly pay them
HUNTINGTON — Two former inspectors are suing MarkWest Energy Partners alleging the defendant violated the Fair Labor Standards Act by failing to pay them overtime.
Woman says State Farm failed to pay out house fire claim
PRINCETON — A woman is suing State Farm Fire & Casualty Company alleging it failed to pay out her house fire claims.
W.Va. joins six states in suit requiring COVID vaccine for federal contractors
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has joined six other states in filing a complaint against President Joe Biden and many federal agencies within the Administration in response to the COVID-19 vaccination requirement placed on federal contractors.