News from 2023
Estate says CAMC negligence led to 29-year-old woman's death
CHARLESTON – The estate of woman accuses Charleston Area Medical Center of negligence resulting in her death.
Dinsmore Earns National Honors in 2024 ‘Best Law Firms’ List
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP has earned top honors in the 2024 edition of Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" rankings.
Dinsmore Partners Jill Cranston Rice & Danielle Waltz Elected to DRI Leadership
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP is pleased to announce that two of its partners have been elected to national positions in DRI, the largest bar association for civil defense attorneys and in-house counsel
Supreme Court remands Morgantown firefighter pay dispute back to circuit court
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has remanded a pay dispute case between Morgantown firefighters and the city back to circuit court.
Glass company sues roofer for failure to honor warranty
WHEELING — Paul Wissmach Glass Company is suing Ace Roofing and Construction for failure to honor its warranty.
Former inmate sues DOC for injuries
CHARLESTON — A former inmate is suing the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation alleging he was injured by a correctional officer who executed cruel and unusual punishment.
Former W.Va. State library director accuses school of racial discrimination
CHARLESTON – The former library director for West Virginia State University says she was a victim of racial discrimination.
Class action targets CAMC rule of automatically deducting 30 minutes for meal breaks
CHARLESTON – A potential class action lawsuit accuses Charleston Area Medical Center of not paying employees for all hours worked because it automatically deducts 30 minutes a day for meal breaks.
Jackson Kelly Again Recognized as National Tier 1 Law Firm for Mining Law & Natural Resources Law From U.S. News - Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms"
Jackson Kelly PLLC is pleased to announce it has once again been named a National Tier 1 Law Firm in the areas of Mining Law and Natural Resources Law by Best Lawyers®, Best Law Firms® for 2024.
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.
Woman says St. Albans Operating Company wrongfully terminated her employment
CHARLESTON — A former employee is suing St. Albans Operating Company for unlawful termination of her employment.
Man sues solar paneling company for system that didn't work
HUNTINGTON — A man is suing Design 1 Group alleging the solar paneling he purchased did not meet his expectations.
Federal judge dismisses final count in W.Va. case about abortion pill
HUNTINGTON – The final count in a chemical abortion drug manufacturer’s challenge to West Virginia laws that bar prescribing the drug via telehealth has been dismissed.
Bowles Rice Ranked Nationally, Regionally Among 2024 “Best Law Firms”
Bowles Rice LLP has been recognized nationally and regionally in the 2024 edition of Best Law Firms® by Best Lawyers®.
Foundation to distribute opioid settlement funds has first meeting
CHARLESTON – The group in charge of distributing nearly $1 billion in opioid settlement funds met for the first time November 6.
Poca man sues State Farm for alleged fraud
WINFIELD — A Poca man says State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company for denying coverage on a claim.
Woman says former employer wrongfully terminated her employment
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing St. Albans Operating Company for her wrongful termination.
Lawsuits could have major impact on real estate industry
The plaintiffs in both class-action suits are home sellers who previously listed their properties on different Multiple Listing Services (“MLS”). Both class-action cases challenge the National Association of Realtors' adoption and implementation of a cooperative compensation rule for listing brokers and buying brokers.
Woman sues WVU board of governors for husband's death
CHARLESTON — A widow is suing the West Virginia University Board of Governors for her late husband's death.
WVDOT sues Boise White Paper for damages from accident
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Department of Transportation Division of Highways is suing Boise White Paper alleging it owes nearly $30,000 for an accident that caused damages to the interstate.