In the United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia, a civil action lawsuit (Case No. 1:24-cv-00038) was filed on April 15, 2024, by Always Dreaming, LLC against Mach 1 Energy Construction, Inc., Specialty Pressuring Services, LLC, and individuals John Boyd and Christen Boyd. The plaintiff alleges breach of contract and seeks compensation for damages exceeding $75,000. Represented by Steptoe & Johnson PLLC, Always Dreaming is a West Virginia-based company with its sole member being Bo & Luke Investments, LLC. The defendants are Ohio-based entities and individ ..read more

In the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia, Robert Hanley has filed a civil action lawsuit against Otha Ray Adkins. The case, identified as 5:24-cv-00198, was lodged on April 16, 2024. Hanley's legal representation includes Eric T. Chaffin, Patrick C. Booth, Justin D. Joseph, and Chaffin Luhana LLP. Hanley alleges that on February 20, 2023, while stopped at a red traffic signal at the intersection of Robert C. Byrd Drive and Dunn Drive in West Middlesex, Pennsylvania, his vehicle was rear-ended by Adkins who was driving a U-Haul owned Chevy Cargo Van at high ..read more

Huntington, W.Va. — The Super Lawyers® Directory has released their list of honorees for 2024 and six attorneys from Jenkins Fenstermaker, PLLC have been recognized.  For over three decades, Super Lawyers has recognized the top attorneys nationwide, across a variety of practice areas and firm sizes, using a patented process of independent research and peer input. The lawyers selected include those with many years of experience, as well as the Rising Stars of the profession. Jenkins Fenstermaker would like to congratulate the following lawyers named in the 2024 Super Lawyers list: Stephen ..read more

CHARLESTON – Three Charleston Area Medical Center employees accuse the company of religious discrimination related to its COVID-19 vaccination policy. The plaintiffs – Shantell Veldora Long, Eloheem Ajallah and Elisha Ntyati Indu Jones – filed their complaint in Kanawha Circuit Court against CAMC. According to the complaint, all three claim they were wrongfully terminated on February 14, 2022, because of their refusal to comply with CAMC's vaccination mandate implemented in October 2021. While the plaintiffs do not challenge the policy itself, they contest how it was applied to them and how th ..read more

CHARLESTON – A Glasgow couple says sewer issues has caused significant damage to their property. Stephen and Joyce Johnson filed their complaint in Kanawha Circuit Court against the Town of Glasgow. The couple claims the town's public works department has been negligent in its duties. They say the department is responsible for sanitary sewer collection services, water services and related utility services.  The Johnsons say this negligence has resulted in serious damage to the their real and personal property. The plaintiffs seek compensatory damages. They are being represented by Shawn R ..read more

CHARLESTON – More leaders are weighing in on new EPA rules that would force coal-fired and natural gas-powered plants to capture smokestack emissions or shut down. Gov. Jim Justice said the Environmental Protection Agency move threatens the future of West Virginia miners, workers and the energy industry. “I am incredibly frustrated by the latest EPA rules demanding our power plants eliminate emissions or shut down operations,” Justice said April 25 during a press event at the West Vriginia Coal Association event in Wheeling. “Once again, this is a clear sign of federal overreach, and it comple ..read more

In the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia, a lawsuit has been filed by plaintiff Summer Mctheny against Trans Union LLC. The case, identified as 2:24-cv-00183, was filed on April 9, 2024. The plaintiff, a 25-year-old consumer, alleges that Trans Union LLC violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), resulting in both economic and emotional damages. Mctheny claims that inaccurate or fraudulent information about her was disseminated by Trans Union LLC, causing substantial damage. Mctheny is seeking actual, statutory, and punitive damages along with costs an ..read more

Terrance D. Petty, Jr. has filed a lawsuit against Howard S. Hamrick and Walnut Ridge Trucking, Inc., in the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia, Beckley Division (Case 5:24-cv-00174), on April 4, 2024. The plaintiff alleges that the defendants are responsible for a severe road accident that resulted in life-threatening injuries to him. On April 27, 2022, Hamrick, an employee of Walnut Ridge Trucking, allegedly drove a tractor-trailer into the rear of Petty's car on Interstate 64 in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. The plaintiff asserts that Hamrick was dri ..read more

In the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia, Sherrie O'Brien has filed a lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. The case number is 2:24-cv-173 and it was filed on April 4, 2024. The plaintiff alleges that the defendant violated the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act (WVCCPA) and the West Virginia Computer Crimes and Abuse Act. O'Brien, a resident of Kanawha County, claims that after falling into arrears with her account at JPMorgan Chase Bank, she began receiving collection calls from the bank. She hired a lawyer to represent her interests in ..read more

In the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia, a lawsuit has been filed by J.R. against Chad Shafer under Civil Action No: 2:24-cv-00159 on March 28, 2024. The plaintiff, represented by Paul E. Stroebel of Stroebel & Stroebel, PLLC, alleges that the defendant violated her constitutional rights and committed sexual harassment, assault, and battery. The plaintiff claims that on March 29, 2022, Shafer, who was then a police officer for the Dunbar Police Department and acting within his scope of employment, sexually harassed and assaulted her. The alleged incid ..read more