Cases
Representative Matters
Assisted in the successful representation of various West Virginia companies in civil actions involving allegations of racial, sexual
age discrimination. Assisted in successful representation
in obtaining a defense verdict on behalf of a telecommunications company that allegedly improperly placed
maintained a utility pole on a rural road, sheering off the passenger's elbow after the vehicle left the roadway. The plaintiff unsuccessfully sought $2.1 million in future economic damages.
Successfully represented healthcare institutions
health care providers in a variety of personal injury litigation matters.
Assisted in the successful defense of a behavioral health care provider in litigation, including allegations of sexual assault of a patient by an employee.
Involved in successfully litigating a matter on behalf of a plaintiff against a Fortune 500 chemical company where the jury found the plaintiff's supervisor was sexually harassing her. The multi-million verdict included an award of punitive damages
attorney fees.
Assisted in the successful representation of employers in proceedings before West Virginia Human Rights Commission.
Obtained a defense verdict for surgeon who was alleged to have improperly passed a surgical stapler, striking a surgical technical in the h
. The technician developed complex regional pain syndrome
claimed to be permanently
totally disabled.
Assisted in the successful representation of various health care providers in securing the dismissal of medical negligence claims premised on various statutory provisions of West Virginia's Medical Professional Liability Act.
Represented a large acute care hospital regarding a variety of matters related to risk management, court representation, personal injury
medical negligence litigation.
Represented a long-term care
rehabilitation facility in a variety of matters regarding issues related to risk management, personal injury
medical negligence.
Worked with a large number of physicians
hospitals in a number of matters involving medical negligence litigation, first as a Nurse Consultant
then through representation as an attorney.
Successfully represented various health care providers in claims of medical negligence, in securing defense verdicts.