Federal Court
Cabell County paid more than $38K defending lawsuits from two disgruntled '22 candidates
HUNTINGTON – Cabell County has paid more than $38,000 in legal fees to fight a dismissed federal lawsuit filed by two former county commission candidates regarding a residence statute.
Federal Court
Environmental groups file lawsuit against EPA
State AG
Morrisey, other AGs: DOJ must reconsider ‘red flag’ gun law hub
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and other Republican AGs say a new hub created by the U.S. Department of Justice “pushes for the more aggressive use of so-called ‘red flag’ gun laws.”
Campaigns & Elections
Warner says W.Va. will not accept voter registrations collected by Biden administration
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner says the Biden administration is trying to take over states’ voter registration processes.
You’d think someone in charge would publicly stand up and say they want this issue to be taken up in the coming weeks when the governor calls a special session to deal with issues related to the state budget. Right? Well, guess again.
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).
Lynn Kessler promoted to production specialist at TOPDOG Legal Marketing LLC
TOPDOG Legal Marketing LLC is thrilled to announce the promotion of Lynn Kessler to Content Production Specialist.
Federal Court
Man blames doctor after being paralyzed by unauthorized spinal anethesia
CHARLESTON – A couple claims a doctor's unauthorized use of spinal anesthesia led to the husband's permanent paralysis.
Federal Court
Owner says airplane was damaged by maintenance company
CLARKSBURG – A Texas-based company says the airplane it owns was damaged during maintenance.
State Court
Kanawha woman says mortgage company wrongfully foreclosed on her home
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman claims a mortgage company and bank illegally foreclosed on her home.
Federal Court
Couple blames Frontier, cable installer for sewer pump issues
WINFIELD – A Putnam County couple says Frontier and one of its contractors are responsible for issues with their sewer pump.
State AG
Morrisey urges residents affected by severe storms to watch out for scammers
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office is urging residents faced with damages following this week's storms to be cautious when hiring help to make repairs.
State Court
Man says he was fired for refusing to sign false document about mine injury
WELCH – A McDowell County man says he was wrongfully terminated by a mining company for refusing to sign a false statement.
State Court
Estate says medical misdiagnosis led to man's death
CHARLESTON – The estate of a Logan County man blames Charleston Area Medical Center and other health providers for his death.
State Court
Parent blames construction company for child's injuries from fall
A parent blames a construction company for injuries suffered by a child.
State Supreme Court
Justices rule in Logan injury case
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court affirmed a lower court's decision, ruling that a woman did not establish that the City of Logan breached any duty owed to her.
Inmate says jail staff negligently cared for his diabetes, hip fracture
CHARLESTON – A man says jail and medical staff were negligent in treating his diabetes and hip fracture while he was incarcerated.
Kanawha woman says mortgage company wrongfully foreclosed on her home
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman claims a mortgage company and bank illegally foreclosed on her home.
Judge continues guardianship case involving elderly woman filed by Huntington businessman
WAYNE – A guardianship and conservatorship case filed by a prominent Huntington businessman regarding an elderly woman who currently lives in Cincinnati with her son has been continued.
Circuit judge continues hearing for Greenbrier Sporting Club auction
LEWISBURG – A hearing regarding the pending auction of The Greenbrier Sporting Club has been put on hold as the involved parties discuss the matter.
CAMC doctor named in fourth lawsuit over infected knees
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing CAMC Teays Valley Hospital alleging the hospital was negligent in its care when her knee became infected after replacement.
Man blames doctor after being paralyzed by unauthorized spinal anethesia
CHARLESTON – A couple claims a doctor's unauthorized use of spinal anesthesia led to the husband's permanent paralysis.
Owner says airplane was damaged by maintenance company
CLARKSBURG – A Texas-based company says the airplane it owns was damaged during maintenance.
Cabell County paid more than $38K defending lawsuits from two disgruntled '22 candidates
HUNTINGTON – Cabell County has paid more than $38,000 in legal fees to fight a dismissed federal lawsuit filed by two former county commission candidates regarding a residence statute.
Environmental groups file lawsuit against EPA
HUNTINGTON — Several environmental agencies have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and several officials alleging they have violated the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.
Couple blames Frontier, cable installer for sewer pump issues
WINFIELD – A Putnam County couple says Frontier and one of its contractors are responsible for issues with their sewer pump.
WVU students, professors to look at U.S. Supreme Court justice relationships
MORGANTOWN — A West Virginia University assistant professor of political science is leading a research project to study the private communications between U.S. Supreme Court justices.
Attorney with history of disciplinary actions has license suspended three years
CHARLESTON – An attorney with a “lengthy disciplinary history” now has his license suspended even longer than it already had been two years ago.
Morrisey, other AGs: DOJ must reconsider ‘red flag’ gun law hub
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and other Republican AGs say a new hub created by the U.S. Department of Justice “pushes for the more aggressive use of so-called ‘red flag’ gun laws.”
Expert: Lawmakers could quickly pass non-citizen voting plan in special session
CHARLESTON – If the resolution regarding non-citizen voting restrictions is added the agenda for a planned special session, a legislative expert says lawmakers could suspend rules and quickly pass it.
Justice calls on Biden to cease war on West Virginia by federal agencies
CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice says enough is enough, calling on the Biden Administration to cease the war being waged by his federal agencies against West Virginia.
Chafin Law Firm creates scholarship at Marshall
HUNTINGTON — The Chafin Law Firm has established a scholarship at Marshall University to help those impacted by the opioid epidemic who are seeking a degree.
Warner accuses Morrisey 'playing carnival barker' with Biden press release
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner has called out Patrick Morrisey, saying the attorney general and gubernatorial candidate should "focus on the needs of West Virginians" and let "voters take care of" President Joe Biden in November.