News from 2023
Man blames downed Suddenlink cable line for motorcycle accident
CHARLESTON — A man is suing Suddenlink claiming he was injured while driving his motorcycle due to a downed cable line.
Nelson Mullins Honors Paralegals with 2023 Jean D. Nunn Excellence Awards
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP has recognized Meg Thrasher and Debbie Trotter with Jean D. Nunn Excellence Awards.
Latest podcast episode of "Talking Title IX and College Sports"
BG Partner and Title IX litigator Lori Bullock shares her insights on the latest podcast episode of "Talking Title IX and College Sports."
Judge rules in favor of landlord in power plant lease dispute
FAIRMONT – A business court judge has ruled in favor of Horizon Ventures of West Virginia in a long-running case regarding the lease of a Marion County power plant.
Cabell school board settles case about in-school church revival
HUNTINGTON – Four families have settled a lawsuit against the Cabell County Board of Education after it agreed to change a policy to ensure religious freedom of students.
Woman sues apartment complex owner for injuries
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing M&M Enterprises Nitro alleging she was injured when she fell down some stairs.
Former employee says Preston Contractors wrongfully terminated his employment
KINGWOOD — A man says Preston Contractors wrongfully terminated his employment.
Attorney General Morrisey Issues Statement Concerning NCAA’s Denial of Waiver for WVU’s RaeQuan Battle
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey on Tuesday issued the following statement and questioned the NCAA for denying a waiver to RaeQuan Battle, barring the student-athlete from playing basketball for West Virginia University.
U.S. Attorneys Thompson and Ihlenfeld Applaud Funding Announced During Domestic Violence Awareness Month
As part of the monthlong observance of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, United States Attorneys Will Thompson and William Ihlenfeld are proud to announce that the Department of Justice’s Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) awarded $340,618 to West Virginia to bolster coordinated community responses aimed at bringing an end to domestic violence, as well as sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking.
State Supreme Court orders retiring family court judge to pay for ethics investigation
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has ordered a retiring Eastern Panhandle family court judge pay more than $3,500 for the investigation into his violation of three rules of the Code of Judicial Conduct.
Woman sues Belle man for financial exploitation
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing a Belle man for financial exploitation.
Woman sues Toyota for breach of contract in car accident settlement
BECKLEY — A woman is suing Toyota after he husband was injured in a car accident and Toyota allegedly failed to follow through with a settlement.
Nelson Mullins Recognized by Leadership Council on Legal Diversity as a 2023 Top Performer
The Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) has honored Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP with its Top Performer Award for 2023 because of the firm’s continued commitment to building more diverse organizations and a more inclusive profession.
Nurse accuses Huntington mental hospital of age discrimination
HUNTINGTON – A former registered nurse at Mildred Mitchell Bateman Hospital says she was wrongfully suspended and a victim of age discrimination.
Woman says she sustained needlestick injury at hospital
HUNTINGTON – A Cabell County woman says she sustained a needlestick injury at a Huntington hospital.
Company says former employee refuses to return equipment
CHARLESTON – An electrical company has sued a former employee, claiming he still possesses property that belongs to the company.
Woman says she was a victim of racial discrimination at Sam's Club
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman says she was a victim of racial discrimination and harassment while working at Sam’s Club.
Disciplinary hearing for Wheeling attorney postponed
CHARLESTON – The state Lawyer Disciplinary Board has continued a hearing regarding a Wheeling attorney who has been charged with three counts of violating the rules of conduct.
Attorneys for lawsuits against Capitol Flea Market work toward settlement
CHARLESTON — An attorney representing the plaintiffs in two lawsuits filed against the Capitol Flea Market for damages says counsel for both parties are working cooperatively.
Attorney General Morrisey's Office Argues in Defense of Save Women’s Sports Act in Federal Appeals Court
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office on Friday defended West Virginia’s Save Women’s Sports Act and its district court victory earlier this year in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.