News from March 2022
Martinsburg, firefighters reach agreement regarding holiday pay lawsuit
MARTINSBURG – The City of Martinsburg and members of its fire department have reached an agreement in a lawsuit regarding holiday pay isues.
Man says incorrect cancer diagnosis led to healthy kidney being removed
HUNTINGTON – An Ohio man says doctors erroneously diagnosed him with cancer, leading to the removal of a healthy kidney.
Supreme Court dismisses appeal for lack of standing
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals dismissed a case for lack of standing after reversing the decision made by the circuit court.
Longtime humane officer says he never was paid overtime
WHEELING – Ohio County’s longtime humane officer says he is owed years of overtime.
If you can’t take the heat, get out of the governor’s office
For being such a big man (in every way, shape, form and fashion), West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice sure is small.
Intermediate Court of Appeals Advisory Council to Meet, ICA Rules Released for Public Comment, E-Filing Contract Awarded
Intermediate Court of Appeals Advisory Council to Meet, ICA Rules Released for Public Comment, E-Filing Contract Awarded.
AG's office launches sixth Kids Kick Opioids contest
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has announced the start of it’s sixth Kids Kick Opioids contest, a public service announcement partnership with elementary and middle schools that encourages students to raise awareness of prescription painkiller abuse.
Morrisey warns consumers of charity scams in wake of Russian invasion of Ukraine
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office is warning consumers to be on guard against impostors calling to solicit monetary donations to aid Ukrainians in the wake of the Russian invasion.
Federal Inspection Finds West Virginia Brick Manufacturer Exposed Workers to Respirable Crystalline Silica Hazards at Martinsburg Plant
Federal Inspection Finds West Virginia Brick Manufacturer Exposed Workers to Respirable Crystalline Silica Hazards at Martinsburg Plant.
Woman says she had to quit job because of sexual harassment, physical assaults
CHARLESTON – A former convenience store employee says she was forced to quit her job because of pervasive sexual comments and physical assaults by her supervisor.
Mediation scheduled for wrongful termination lawsuit
CHARLESTON — A mediation date has been chosen for a case against Office & Commercial Cleaning-WV.
Senate passes bill to allow judicial appointments to serve a bit longer
CHARLESTON – A bill that would allow judicial appointments made by the governor to stand for up to three years has passed and is headed to the governor’s desk.
Brooke Kamicker Named a 2022 Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Fellow
Brooke Kamicker Named a 2022 Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Fellow.
School board member, wife sue for injuries sustained at Sam's Club
CHARLESTON – A well-known Kanawha County educator, coach and school board member and his wife have sued Sam’s Club for injuries she sustained at the store.
Woman sues Norfolk Southern for husband's death
WAYNE — A woman is suing Norfolk Southern Railway Company for the death of her husband.
Woman claims Sogefi wrongfully terminated her employment
WAYNE — A woman is suing Sogefi USA Inc. alleging it violated the West Virginia Human Rights Act.
Man wrongly convicted sues State Police for misconduct during investigation
HUNTINGTON — A man who spent more than 10 years of his life in prison for a crime he did not commit is suing the West Virginia State Police for their alleged misconduct in coercing a false confession.
Dinsmore Marks 20 Years, Continued Growth in West Virginia
Dinsmore Marks 20 Years, Continued Growth in West Virginia.
Man says he was forced to jump from train to avoid collision
WILLIAMSON – A man says he was severely injured when he had to jump from a locomotive before it collided with a caboose.
Nikki Conley joins TOPDOG Legal Marketing team
TOPDOG Legal Marketing LLC is excited to announce the newest member of its growing legal marketing team. Nikki Conley joined the agency in January 2022 as an administrative assistant.