News from March 2023
KRT wants lawsuit by patron dismissed
CHARLESTON — Kanawha Valley Regional Transport Authority denied all allegations against it in a lawsuit where a woman claimed she was injured while on one of its buses.
Bowles Rice is proud to be recognized as a 2022 #ProBono leader by the American Bar Association
Bowles Rice is proud to be recognized as a 2022 #ProBono leader by the American Bar Association for our active participation in its Free Legal Answers program.
Former Delegate sued for using his position to request sexual favors
CHARLESTON – A Raleigh County woman has sued a former member of the House of Delegates claiming he used his position to request sexual favors for passage of a bill she supported.
Former employee sues Sysco for disability discrimination
WINFIELD — A Putnam County man is suing Sysco Cincinnati alleging he was fired because he's disabled.
Mother blames CAMC's negligence for her son's death
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman blames negligent care at Charleston Area Medical Center for her son’s death.
W.Va. resigns from Electronic Registration Information Center
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner has pulled the state from the Electronic Registration Information Center effectively immediately.
Judge's order says energy company, contractors can't trespass on adjacent property
WHEELING – A circuit judge says an energy company and its contractors can’t trespass on a family’s property adjacent to an oil and gas well pad.
Celebrating Black History Month and Supporting Black-Owned Businesses
As Black History Month comes to an end, we encourage you to keep supporting black businesses.
House passes deliberate intent bill capping non-economic damages
CHARLESTON – The House of Delegates has passed a bill that would limit non-economic damages to injured workers in cases where the worker can prove deliberate intent by employers.
Former would-be candidates sue Cabell County Commission for refusing to let them run for commission seat
HUNTINGTON — Two former candidates are suing the Cabell County Commission arguing that the residence statute for local politicians is discriminatory.
Physician sues CAMC for retaliation, discrimination during her pregnancy
CHARLESTON — A physician claims Charleston Area Medical Center discriminated against her during her pregnancy while she was in the residency program.
Senate passes bill that would allow qualified responders to aid in disasters without fear of litigation
CHARLESTON – A “Good Samaritan” bill has passed the state Senate that supporters say would protect individuals and businesses providing assistance following accidents and disasters.
Attorney General Morrisey Asks Court to Review SEC Rule Requiring More Disclosures on Proxy Votes
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey joined his colleagues in Louisiana, Texas and Utah in urging the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit to review a Securities and Exchange Commission rule that requires investment managers to make more disclosures about their proxy votes.
Call fentanyl what it is: a Weapon of Mass Destruction
The United States had 107,622 drug deaths in 2021, a 15% increase of 13,967 from 93,655 in 2020.
Monongalia magistrate resigns after second admonishment in 9 months
CHARLESTON – A Monongalia County magistrate has resigned following a second admonishment in less than a year by the state Judicial Investigation Commission.
Gov. Justice signs HB 2882 at former Weirton Steel Mill, new home of Form Energy’s West Virginia Manufacturing Plant
Gov. Jim Justice held a signing ceremony at the former Weirton Steel mill for House Bill 2882, which appropriates $105 million to the West Virginia Economic Development Project Fund to be used for Form Energy’s new battery manufacturing facility.