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West Virginia Supreme Court Derails Employer’s Attempts at Sergeant Shultz-type Defense in Deliberate Intent Cases
ClockDecember 4th, 2013 By Jay Stoneking

West Virginia Supreme Court Derails Employer’s Attempts at Sergeant Shultz-type Defense in Deliberate Intent Cases

 We've probably all heard Sergeant Shultz from Hogan's Heroes bellow out emphatically: "I see nothing!" In McComas vs. AFC Industries, LLC, No. 12-0548 (W.Va. October 17, 2013), the employer attempted to invent a Sergeant Shultz-type defense in deliberate intent cases. Thankfully, the West Virginia Supreme Court rejected this attempt to...

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The Importance of Listening
ClockDecember 3rd, 2013 By

The Importance of Listening

 There is not a day that goes by that I don't hear a story in our office about telephone calls we receive by people in need. Many of the people who call don't really have a case that will be filed in a court of law, but rather have an issue...

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Win a Chance to See the Steelers This Sunday versus the Dolphins
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Win a Chance to See the Steelers This Sunday versus the Dolphins

 Now is your chance to win three lower level tickets to see the Steelers take on the Dolphins, this Sunday, December 8. Grab your two best friends, throw some hotdogs on the grill, throw back some Iron City and you'll be good to go. Just share this entry, text the...

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Experienced Driving Is Important: Please Be Careful for Young Drivers
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Experienced Driving Is Important: Please Be Careful for Young Drivers

 As my children get in the car, I always say those two words as I back out of the driveway,-SEATBELTS ON? I check all the mirrors and am ever so cautious by looking into the rearview mirror every three seconds. I feel as though I am saving an important document...

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Tips to Stay Safe on the Road this Winter
ClockNovember 27th, 2013 By Zak Zatezalo

Tips to Stay Safe on the Road this Winter

 As the Ohio Valley, like much of the United States, is facing serious winter storms this Thanksgiving holiday, we have decided to re-post the following entry about safe winter driving practices from attorney Zak Zatezalo for your use and enjoyment. Have a very Happy Thanksgiving, and please stay safe, wherever...

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Oh, the Holidays and New Year’s Resolutions: Do You Have a Plan of Action?
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Oh, the Holidays and New Year’s Resolutions: Do You Have a Plan of Action?

 Last April, I wrote a blog titled Get Up and Get Moving. I spoke of some reasons to engage in a regular exercise program which included some of the emotional and physical beneficial payoffs. I hope many of our readers were able to utilize this in an effort to get...

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Kennedy Edition of the Bordas & Bordas Legal Review
ClockNovember 26th, 2013 By

Kennedy Edition of the Bordas & Bordas Legal Review

 All this week you can see Jamie Bordas and Chris Regan discussing the life and legacy of John F. Kennedy on the 50th anniversary of his assassination in Dallas, Texas. The Bordas & Bordas Legal Review continues to bring you the fascinating issues of interest to our local area, our...

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What If Life Had a Rewind Button?
ClockNovember 25th, 2013 By

What If Life Had a Rewind Button?

 I sat in the rocking chair in the nursery in our house holding my youngest child, alone. I may have sat there thousands of times and have rocked four different babies in that chair, but at that moment, time stopped. I looked around the room and saw the crib and changing...

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Jamie Bordas Reminds Everyone to Ask What You Can Do For Your Country
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Jamie Bordas Reminds Everyone to Ask What You Can Do For Your Country

 As an Irish Catholic Democrat (my ancestors were Haggerty, Finnegan, and Gainer), I have always been especially fascinated by John F. Kennedy. Sadly, he was assassinated 50 years ago today. I have heard many stories from my parents' generation about where they were when they found out that President Kennedy had been shot....

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A Blessed Time of Year: Words of Holiday Spirit from Marilyn Bell
ClockNovember 21st, 2013 By

A Blessed Time of Year: Words of Holiday Spirit from Marilyn Bell

 Thanksgiving, Christmas, the Holidays -- a blessed time of the year! The hustle and bustle of shopping. Eating out. Baking cookies. Maxing out your credit cards... Folks seem nicer to each other, more generous, more thankful. Something I am most grateful for: the freedom to worship God and study His...

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Verdict in Nursing Home Abuse and Wrongful Death case
$36.5 Million

Settlement in Toxic tort case
$20.5 Million

Verdict in Workplace Discrimination case
$18.5 Million

Settlement in Toxic Tort case
$18 Million

Settlement in Workplace Injury and Wrongful Death case
$16.9 Million

Verdict in Premises Liability case
$11.8Million

Settlement in Wrongful Death/Insurance Bad Faith case
$11.5 Million

Settlement in Truck Accident case
$10 Million

Verdict in Insurance Bad Faith case
$9.1 Million

Verdict in Medical Malpractice and Wrongful Death case
$8 Million

Settlement in Strict Liability case
$8 Million

Settlement in Truck Accident case
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