News from 2024
Justices say lower court didn't properly apply immunity in police case
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that a lower court failed to properly apply immunity and remanded a case to fix those issues.
Ky. court wipes away $23M defamation verdict for two W.Va. chiropractors suspected of fraud by CSX
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Legal Newsline) - An appeals court has found several problems with a $23 million Kentucky verdict against CSX and its chief medical officer, who were accused of defaming two West Virginia chiropractors they thought were fabricating worker injuries.
Man alleges Zenith Energy Terminals for violated safety protocols leading to drowning incident
A man’s estate sues Zenith for negligence after he drowned in a park river due to dangerous currents created by a tugboat.
Couple sues K. Petroleum for breach of oil and gas lease contract
A couple is suing K. Petroleum for failing to honor an oil and gas lease agreement, seeking damages for unpaid royalties and environmental contamination on their property.
Woman sues Medovic Enterprises and M & S Rentals for negligence after a tripping incident
Rosalie Kovalyk files suit against Medovic Enterprises and M & S Rentals over injuries sustained from tripping on their property.
Woman sues Allied Universal for workplace discrimination and retaliation
Angela J. Dwyer files a lawsuit against Allied Universal alleging workplace discrimination and seeks over $190 million in damages.
Woman sues United States Postal Service for negligence in car accident
A woman is suing USPS for negligence after a car accident caused severe injuries. She seeks compensation for medical expenses and emotional distress.
Study finds lawyers concerned about AI
CHARLESTON — A recent study that looked at different careers found that lawyers are the most cautious regarding artificial intelligence technologies.
Attorney General Morrisey Challenges Federal Leaders to Explain Why DEA Database is No Longer Public
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey wrote a letter to the U.S. Secretary of Commerce and the DEA administrator, demanding answers for the people of West Virginia on why the agencies now limit access to the Controlled Substances Act Registration Information Database.
Justice wins GOP nod for U.S. Senate, Morrisey takes Republican governor's primary
CHARLESTON – Gov. Jim Justice has won the Republican primary for U.S. Senate, and current state Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is the GOP nominee for governor.
Goodwin dismisses medical monitoring class action against Union Carbide
CHARLESTON – A federal judge has dismissed a proposed class action lawsuit alleging Union Carbide’s South Charleston plant released a cancer-causing emission.
Woman blames Embassy Suites elevator for broken foot
CHARLESTON – A woman says her foot was crushed by a faulty elevator door at the Embassy Suites in Charleston.
Morrisey wants to know why DEA database is no longer public
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has asked the U.S. Secretary of Commerce and the DEA administrator why the agencies now limit access to the Controlled Substances Act Registration Information Database.
Morrisey wants documents that may show collusion between state prosecutors, DOJ in Trump cases
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office has submitted a Freedom of Information Act request for the U.S. Department of Justice to produce documents showing the department may have colluded with state prosecutors involved in cases against former President Trump.
Attorney General Morrisey Leads Brief to SCOTUS in School Choice Case
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is leading a coalition of eight states in an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court supporting a group of parents who are challenging Michigan’s Blaine Amendment, which prohibits nonpublic elementary and secondary schools from receiving public aid.
Man accuses The Genesis Dunbar Center of Medical Negligence leading to Health Deterioration
A man has filed a lawsuit against The Genesis Dunbar Center, alleging medical negligence that led to health deterioration. The case highlights serious allegations of improper care and treatment at the defendant's facility.
Kara DeRito accuses John Doe and insurance companies of negligent misconduct
In a legal battle over a hit-and-run accident resulting in severe injuries and property damage, Kara DeRito takes on an unknown driver and two insurance companies. The lawsuit seeks damages for past and future medical expenses, lost wages, physical pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life and property damage.
Another lawsuit filed related to fatal 2022 Logan Freedom Festival helicopter crash
CHARLESTON – A widow of an Army veteran has filed another lawsuit related to a 2022 helicopter crash that left six people dead during Logan’s annual Freedom Festival.
Woman says Dunbar police officer sexually harassed, assaulted her
CHARLESTON – A Dunbar police officer allegedly sexually harassed and assaulted a Kanawha County woman while on duty.
Mylan sued for patent infringement
CLARKSBURG — Bausch Health Ireland and Salix Pharmaceuticals have filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Mylan Pharmaceuticals for its generic plecanatide oral tablets.