News from November 2023
Former employee says WorkForce West Virginia violated wage payment law
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County man is suing WorkForce West Virginia alleging it failed to pay his final wages after he left his employment.
Woman sues former employer for wrongful termination
HUNTINGTON — A Cabell County woman says NCG Care Management Company wrongfully terminated her employment.
W.Va. Supreme Court rejects Workers' Compensation claim
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court affirmed a decision to reject a Workers' Compensation injury case.
State Supreme Court reiterates statute of limitations for MPLA cases
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has reiterated that the state's Medical Professional Liability Act has a statute of limitations of two years and that cannot be changed.
Woman blames weight loss clinic for mother's death
CHARLESTON – A woman says her 49-year-old mother died because of negligent medical care at a Wheeling weight loss clinic.
Supreme Court suspends Charleston attorney's license for 90 days
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has suspended the license of a Charleston attorney for 90 days for his handling of a client’s personal injury settlement.
Putnam County residents sue Frontier for sewer pipe damages
WINFIELD — Four Putnam County residents are suing Frontier Communications for damages done to their sewer.
Charleston man sues debt collector for illegal debt colletion activities involving cell phone
CHARLESTON — A Charleston man says Credence Resource Management engaged in illegal debt collection activities.
Attorney General Morrisey Deeply Disappointed in NCAA Decision Denying RaeQuan Battle’s Transfer Waiver Appeal
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey on Tuesday said he is deeply disappointed that NCAA officials have decided to deny RaeQuan Battle’s Transfer Waiver appeal, effectively barring the student-athlete from playing basketball for West Virginia University.
Bailey to seek re-election for Kanawha Circuit Court seat
CHARLESTON – Kanawha Circuit Judge Jennifer Bailey has filed pre-candidacy papers to seek re-election. Bailey filed the paperwork November 28 with the West Virginia Secretary of State’s office.
Class action says WorkForce WV tried to collect three years after alleged overpayments
CHARLESTON – A potential class action lawsuit accuses WorkForce West Virginia of violating the state Unemployment Compensation Act for trying to collect alleged overpayments more than two years after the claims were paid.
Supreme Court sides with Frontier in wrongful termination appeal
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals says a wrongful discharge claim was rightfully dismissed.
Husband sues WVBOG for wife's death
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County man is suing the West Virginia University Board of Governors claiming it was negligent in caring for his late wife.
Former employee says hospital wrongfully terminated employment
CHARLESTON — A former employee says Pocahontas Memorial Hospital wrongfully terminated her employment and caused her damages.
Steptoe & Johnson Welcomes 12 New Associates to the Firm
Steptoe & Johnson PLLC is happy to announce its newest class of associate attorneys to the firm.
Supreme Court issues writ of prohibition in Medicaid Fraud Control Unit case
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has issued a writ of prohibition preventing a West Virginia man from pursuing claims against the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit.
Dohm Cycles sued for alleged negligent fixing of scooter
CHARLESTON — A Charleston man says Dohm Cycles failed to properly fix his scooter.
Former employee sues Tolliver Transport for wrongful termination
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County man says Tolliver Transport wrongfully terminated his employment.
Steptoe & Johnson Attorney Larry Rector Appointed Honorary Consul for Japan
The Consulate General of Japan in New York and Steptoe & Johnson PLLC are pleased to announce that attorney Larry Rector has been appointed the Honorary Consul of Japan in Charleston, West Virginia.
Attorney General Morrisey Issues Opinion on Dual Enrollment Involving Hope Scholarship
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has issued an opinion addressing whether a county school board or public school may take certain actions against students who are enrolled full-time in public-school programs while also attending privately funded nonpublic-school programs.