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UPDATE: W.Va. SOS has questions about probe of Davis' 2012 contributions
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Secretary of State’s office is questioning how the Kanawha County Prosecutor’s Office handled an investigation into some campaign contributions to Justice Robin Jean Davis’s 2012 re-election campaign.
Lawyer sues Chase Tower after elevator allegedly caused fall
CHARLESTON – A lawyer whose office is in Charleston's Chase Tower alleges she was injured because of issues with the building's elevator.
Malpractice suit filed against Marshall Board of Governors by Cabell County couple
HUNTINGTON – A Cabell County couple alleges the husband's stroke symptoms weren't treated in a timely manner by a medical facility.
CLD Rental Enterprises alleged to owe more than $200,000
BECKLEY – A Raleigh County company is alleged to have failed to make payments on a promissory note.
Mechanic claims Chaney's Auto Repair & Towing unlawfully took deducations from paycheck for car damage
NEW CUMBERLAND – A mechanic for a Chester business alleges that deductions were unlawfully made from his paycheck.
SWN Production challenges calculation of value of Ohio County wells
WHEELING – An oil and natural gas production company with 94 wells in Ohio County alleges the state tax department abused its discretion by failing to consider operating expenses when calculating the value of its wells for the 2017 tax year.
Steptoe & Johnson attorney credits West Virginia roots for environmental law recognition
CHARLESTON – Steptoe & Johnson attorney Kathy G. Beckett was recognized recently for her reputation in environmental law by being named a fellow of The American College of Environmental Lawyers, according to a statement released by the firm.
Spilman partner Allevato recognized for trust and estate work
CHARLESTON – Spilman Thomas & Battle partner John F. Allevato is “very appreciative” after being awarded the highest recognition for private wealth attorneys in the 2017 edition of the Chambers High Net Worth (HNW) guide.
Federal appeals court says Greenbrier to pay out holes-in-one payments, not insurer
CHARLESTON – The U.S. State Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit issued an opinion on Dec. 20 stating that Gov. Jim Justice’s company is on the hook for two holes-in-one payments to spectators during the 2015 Greenbrier Classic golf tournament, because the policy requirements weren’t met.
W.Va., other states reach $13.5M settlement with drugmaker
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and a bipartisan coalition of state attorneys general have reached a $13.5 million settlement with a prescription drug manufacturer to resolve allegations it misled consumers in advertising four drugs.
Partners: West Virginia Innocence Project gift helps law students, state
MORGANTOWN – Bill Frame and Wesley Metheney of Wilson, Frame & Metheney in Morgantown said their firm’s $100,000 gift to West Virginia University College of Law’s West Virginia Innocence Project was made in an effort “to contribute to the WV College of Law in a manner that would provide direct and immediate educational support to law students and at the same time be part of a greater good to West Virginia.”
Settlement reached in WVU sexual assault lawsuit
CLARKSBURG – A settlement has been reached in a lawsuit against West Virginia University alleging a former student was sexually assaulted and the school mishandled her report of the rape.
Mountaineer Casino guest alleges employee's actions caused him to fall
NEW CUMBERLAND – A man alleges he was injured at a Hancock County casino because of the negligence of an employee.
Man alleges he lost job with Ramaco Resources after ending relationship with vice president
LOGAN – A Logan County man alleges he lost his job after ending a relationship with an executive in the company.
Former Alleghany Medical Services employee files sexual harassment suit
BECKLEY – A Beckley woman alleges she was subjected to sexual harassment during her employment at a Raleigh County medical facility.
Patient alleges LabCorp failed to assist her after blood draw
CHARLESTON – A Charleston woman alleges she was injured when she lost consciousness after having her blood drawn.
Central Appalachia Empowerment Zone of West Virginia alleges it is owed more than $19,000
FAYETTEVILLE – A nonprofit alleges that it is still owed for services it provided to a Kincaid nonprofit.
TransAm Trucking named in suit over Wheeling parking lot collision
WHEELING – The next friend of a deceased Missouri woman is seeking damages on behalf of the estate after the woman was injured in a collision with a tractor-trailer in a Wheeling parking lot.
Mountain Blue Hotel Group blames economy, debt payments for failure to pay state, local taxes
CHARLESTON – Mountain Blue Hotel Group filed a response to a lender blaming the economy and debt payments it had to pay for why it fell behind on paying its state and local taxes.
Former employee accuses Tri-State Airport of disability discrimination
HUNTINGTON – A former employee is suing Tri-State Airport Authority after he claims it failed to accommodate his learning disability and terminated his employment.