Federal Court
Federal judge wants briefs on Loper Bright's effect on whistleblower case
CHARLESTON – A federal judge is requiring parties in a whistleblower lawsuit to file briefs addressing a recent landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling.
State Court
Woman blames doctor following botched knee replacement surgery
State Court
Legal battle brewing over Charleston-area car dealerships
CHARLESTON – A legal battle over some Charleston-area car dealerships has begun between two well-known business personalities.
State Court
Former teen employee files sexual harassment suit against Chuck E. Cheese’s
CHARLESTON – A former Chuck E. Cheese employee says she had to quit her job because of ongoing sexual harassment at the family-oriented eatery.
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TOPDOG Legal Marketing Named Finalist of 2024 BBB Torch Awards for Ethics in Greater Arizona
(Phoenix, AZ – July 24, 2024) TOPDOG Legal Marketing, LLC, a company founded in West Virginia (WV) as TwoDogBlog, has been named by the Better Business Bureau Serving the Pacific Southwest (BBB) as a finalist for the 2024 BBB Torch Awards for Ethics, sponsored by Desert Financial Credit Union.
TOPDOG Legal Marketing partners with the State Bar of Arizona
TOPDOG Legal Marketing is excited to announce that it is now an approved partner of the State Bar of Arizona (SBA).
State Court
Medical staffer blames co-worker for botched wrist surgery
PRINCETON – A Mercer County woman blames a co-worker, who is a certified physician’s assistant, for injuring her during a procedure to remove a ganglion cyst from her wrist.
State Court
Timber company says mining company reneged on lease
WELCH – A North Carolina timber company says a mining company has reneged on the terms of a lease.
State Court
Woman says debt collector continue to contact her despite legal representation
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman says a debt collector continued to contact her after she told them she had legal representation.
State Court
Poca woman says gutter guards didn't work, damaged her home
WINFIELD – A Putnam County woman says a defective gutter protection system didn’t work as advertised and actually caused damage to her home.
State AG
Morrisey hails U.S. Supreme Court rulings as more victoriies
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is applauding a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that plaintiffs can bring a claim under the Administrative Procedure Act within six years of when they are first injured by final agency action even if the agency first took the action more than six years ago.
Attorneys & Judges
Kirby named new Raleigh Circuit Court judge
CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice has appointed Todd Kirby to the Tenth Judicial Circuit Court serving Raleigh County.
Attorneys & Judges
Groundbreaking Judge Herman Canady has died
CHARLESTON – Groundbreaking state Senior Status Judge Herman G. Canady Jr. has died.
Federal Court
Mother blames negligent medical care for teen son's stroke
HUNTINGTON – An Ohio woman says negligent medical care led to her 13-year-old son suffering a stroke.
State Supreme Court
W.Va. Supreme Court rules MPLA case should be dismissed
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that a case against the chief medical examiner alleging violations of the Medical Professional Liability Act should be dismissed.
Medical staffer blames co-worker for botched wrist surgery
PRINCETON – A Mercer County woman blames a co-worker, who is a certified physician’s assistant, for injuring her during a procedure to remove a ganglion cyst from her wrist.
Woman blames doctor following botched knee replacement surgery
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman blames an osteopathic surgeon for worse and lingering injuries following knee replacement surgery.
Legal battle brewing over Charleston-area car dealerships
CHARLESTON – A legal battle over some Charleston-area car dealerships has begun between two well-known business personalities.
Woman says debt collector continue to contact her despite legal representation
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman says a debt collector continued to contact her after she told them she had legal representation.
Former teen employee files sexual harassment suit against Chuck E. Cheese’s
CHARLESTON – A former Chuck E. Cheese employee says she had to quit her job because of ongoing sexual harassment at the family-oriented eatery.
Federal judge wants briefs on Loper Bright's effect on whistleblower case
CHARLESTON – A federal judge is requiring parties in a whistleblower lawsuit to file briefs addressing a recent landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling.
Gas drilling company and royalty owners announce $42.6 million class action settlement
WHEELING – An oil and gas drilling company has reached a $42.6 million settlement regarding improper royalty deductions.
Latest lawsuit says Greenbrier hasn't paid on $35M federal loan
CHARLESTON – In another legal and financial blow to Gov. Jim Justice’s family and businesses, The Greenbrier has been hit with a $36 million lawsuit claiming it defaulted on a loan that was part of the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Southern Regional Jail plaintiffs have until November to file claims
BECKLEY – The state has agreed to pay $4 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging inhumane living conditions and improper treatment at Southern Regional Jail.
4th Circuit to hear arguments in oil and gas royalties case this fall
RICHMOND, Virginia – A federal appeals court has scheduled oral arguments in an oil and gas royalties case for this fall.
Morrisey leads coalition offering Congress perspective on EPA waters rule
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is leading a coalition of 24 states in a letter to Congress offering “experiences and perspectives” regarding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency of Waters of the United States “conformed” rule.
Nicholas magistrate charged with falsely claiming Kanawha residence while seeking vacant seat
CHARLESTON – A Nicholas County magistrate has been charged with violating the Code of Judicial Conduct after she falsely claimed she lives in Kanawha County in an attempt to be appointed to an open magistrate seat there.
State will receive more than $3.8 million in unclaimed MoneyGram transfer case
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, along with a bipartisan coalition of 30 states, has reached a settlement in a case against the state of Delaware in connection to litigation regarding unclaimed property involving MoneyGram transfers.
Two presuit notices filed regarding state Capitol mural featuring Babydog
CHARLESTON – The state has received two notices of potential lawsuits related to a mural project at the state Capitol that includes a painting featuring Gov. Jim Justice’s dog.
Clarksburg fire chief says he was retaliated against, requests public hearing
CLARKSBURG — Clarksburg Fire Chief Stephen McIntire is seeking a mandatory public hearing before the Civil Service Commission regarding alleged retaliation he has faced by City Manager Tiffany Fell.
Disciplinary panel also recommends disbarment of Wheeling attorney
CHARLESTON – The Hearing Panel Subcommittee now has recommended the state Supreme Court annul the law license of a Wheeling attorney who has been charged with three counts of violating the rules of conduct.
Justice, Morrisey and Trump all have comfortable leads, according to new poll
CHARLESTON – A new poll shows Gov. Jim Justice and Attorney General Patrick Morrisey with comfortable leads in their respective races for U.S.