News from December 2022
Couple accuses Putnam sheriff's deputies of harassment, humiliation
HUNTINGTON — A couple is suing the Putnam County Commission alleging some sheriff's deputies harassed and humiliated them.
12 Days of Bordas & Bordas Giveaways Day 9
You’ll need this one after the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season ends.
Morrisey, other AGs support FCC plan for anti-robotext protections
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and other AGs support an Federal Communications Commission proposal to cut unwanted text messages by requiring mobile wireless providers to block texts from invalid, unassigned or unused numbers, and from numbers on a Do Not Originate list.
Man accuses AEP contractor of wrongful termination, retaliation
WINFIELD — A man who was working for an American Electric Power company contractor is suing, claiming he was wrongfully terminated from his employment.
Ohio County employees add retaliation claims to wage, payment cases
WHEELING – Ohio County employees who filed three lawsuits alleging improper wage and payment issues have amended their complaints to add retaliatory claims against the Ohio County Commission.
Man says lawyer, firm never deposited two $100,000 checks in child's trust fund
HUNTINGTON – A Wayne County man says a Huntington law firm never deposited two $100,000 checks meant to go to a minor’s trust fund.
Jackson Kelly Elevates Five to Member
Jackson Kelly PLLC is pleased to announce that the Firm has elevated five attorneys: Angela Beblo, Michael Erena, Valerie Gainer, Rebecca Krehbiel, and Sarah Phipps, to Member, effective January 1, 2023.
Woman accuses plastic surgeon, others of medical negligence
HUNTINGTON – A Kanawha County woman accuses a plastic surgeon of medical negligence following complications from a 14-hour surgery.
Army veteran says W.Va.-based university discriminated against him
CHARLES TOWN – An Army veteran says he was the victim of discrimination by a West Virginia-based school that has “it roots in the military.”
Retiring judge dismisses complaint regarding sale of home
MORGANTOWN – Three days after a retiring Monongalia Circuit Court judge and his wife sued a California man who they reneged on a real estate contract, the case was dismissed.
On December 14, Arthur Bryant, BG partner and 2021 National Law Journal Sports Law Trailblazer
On December 14, Arthur Bryant, BG partner and 2021 National Law Journal Sports Law Trailblazer, will speak at the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) Annual Convention in Denver, CO, on “Using Title IX to Strengthen and Preserve Women’s and Men’s Programs.”
Judge sides with Parkersburg firefighters in holiday pay dispute
PARKERSBURG – A circuit judge has ruled in favor of Parkersburg firefighters who said they hadn’t properly been paid holiday pay.
Miller has big plans for state if he's elected governor
HUNTINGTON – Many people might know Chris Miller as the guy from his wacky television ads for his car dealerships. But the 43-year-old isn’t joking when he talks about his 2024 gubernatorial campaign. He’s all business, and he has as many ideas to improve the state as his TV commercials have laughs.
United States Attorney announces new prosecutor in Martinsburg
A new federal prosecutor has been added to the team at the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Martinsburg.
Sisters sue ResCare for negligent care
CHARLESTON — The sisters of an Ohio woman are suing RSCR West Virginia claiming the facility failed to properly care for their mentally handicapped sister.
Former employee sues WVDOT for discrimination, failure to accomodate
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing the West Virginia Department of Transportation, Division of Highways (DOT) claiming she was discriminated against and lost her job.
Woman says she bit into metal washer in her Quarter Pounder
MOUNDSVILLE – A Marshall County woman says she was injured when she took a bite of her McDonald’s Quarter Pounder with Cheese that had a metal washer hidden inside.
Retiring judge, wife sue California man after home sale falls through
MORGANTOWN – A retiring Monongalia Circuit Court judge and his wife are suing a California man who they reneged on a real estate contract.
Gov. Justice, WVDNR announce 4th annual lifetime license giveaway
Gov. Jim Justice announced that the West Virginia Division of Natural Resource’s lifetime license giveaway is back for a fourth year.
Judge denies motion to dismiss Walker harassment lawsuit
MORGANTOWN – A circuit judge has denied a Motion to Dismiss a lawsuit filed by a House of Delegates member regarding “violent, racist, hateful and intimidating” emails and social media posts aimed at her.