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Thursday, March 28, 2024

State Court

Woman says CAMC pregnancy misdiagnosis led to chemical abortion

By Chris Dickerson |
CHARLESTON – A woman says an incorrect diagnosis of an ectopic pregnancy led to CAMC doctors administering a chemical abortion drug that destroyed her fetus.
State Supreme Court

Attorney with history of disciplinary actions has license suspended three years

By Chris Dickerson |
CHARLESTON – An attorney with a “lengthy disciplinary history” now has his license suspended even longer than it already had been two years ago.
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W.Va. governor, Senate president want non-citizen voting amendment on special session agenda

By Chris Dickerson |
Reform

Legal reform watchers call legislative session a success

By Chris Dickerson |
CHARLESTON – While many have complained about the lack of results in the recently completed legislative session, a few legal reform bills were passed.
State Supreme Court

Supreme Court sends Tax Department FOIA case back to circuit court

By Kyla Asbury |
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court reversed a lower court's decision and emphasized that Freedom of Information Act exemptions should not be used to withhold information without proper scrutiny and transparency in government is key.
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.
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Federal Court

Woman says T-Mobile didn't pay her the same as male counterparts

By West Virginia Record |
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman claims T-Mobile didn't pay her the same as her male counterparts.
State Court

Man says he was fired for refusing to sign false document about mine injury

By West Virginia Record |
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

By West Virginia Record |
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

By West Virginia Record |
A parent blames a construction company for injuries suffered by a child.
State Supreme Court

Justices rule in Logan injury case

By Kyla Asbury |
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.
Attorneys & Judges

Clients of crooked lawyer lose effort to get attorneys fees from feds

By John O'Brien |
CINCINNATI (Legal Newsline) – The federal government had reason to exclude medical reports from doctors involved in a lawyer’s social security scam, a federal court of appeals has ruled even though the attorney’s former clients have been given the chance to prove the reports are accurate.
Federal Court

ATRA's Joyce touts effectiveness of 'Judicial Hellholes' program

By W.J. Kennedy |
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - Many elected officials are oblivious to the restrictions on health care access and the overall damage to the economy caused by rampant abuse of the legal system, Tiger Joyce, president of the American Tort Reform Association, told the Washington Legal Foundation in a recent interview.
Federal Court

EPA prodded to approve smog pollution plans

By John O'Brien |
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – Five states and New York City are suing the Environmental Protection Agency, claiming they have struggled to meet air quality standards because of upwind pollution.
Federal Court

Lawsuit: Kroger reporting inflated prices on generic drugs

By John O'Brien |
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) – Kroger is accused of a fraudulent pricing scheme to overcharge customers buying generic prescription medication.

Woman says CAMC pregnancy misdiagnosis led to chemical abortion

By Chris Dickerson |
CHARLESTON – A woman says an incorrect diagnosis of an ectopic pregnancy led to CAMC doctors administering a chemical abortion drug that destroyed her fetus.

Man says he was fired for refusing to sign false document about mine injury

By West Virginia Record |
WELCH – A McDowell County man says he was wrongfully terminated by a mining company for refusing to sign a false statement.

Estate says medical misdiagnosis led to man's death

By West Virginia Record |
CHARLESTON – The estate of a Logan County man blames Charleston Area Medical Center and other health providers for his death.

Hancock 911 dispatchers say county has shorted their earned time off

By Chris Dickerson |
NEW CUMBERLAND – Two Hancock County 911 dispatchers say the county has not properly reimbursed them with time off for time worked.

Estate blames jail officials for Mingo County man's death

By Chris Dickerson |
CHARLESTON – The estate of Mingo County man blames jail officials for his death.

Woman says T-Mobile didn't pay her the same as male counterparts

By West Virginia Record |
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman claims T-Mobile didn't pay her the same as her male counterparts.

Estate blames state jail system for man's death

By Kyla Asbury |
BECKLEY — A federal lawsuit seeks to hold PrimeCare and the correctional staff accountable for their alleged negligence and failure to provide adequate medical care to an inmate, resulting in his death while in custody at Southern Regional Jail.

Outback manager says she was victim of gender discrimination, retaliation

By West Virginia Record |
CHARLESTON – A former Outback Steakhouse manager claims she was a victim of gender discrimination and retaliation by the company.

Man with developmental disabilities accuses Walmart of discrimination, wrongful termination

By Chris Dickerson |
WHEELING – A Cameron man with developmental disabilities says he was discriminated against and wrongfully terminated by Walmart.

Jury awards $1.8M medical malpractice verdict to Huntington woman

By Chris Dickerson |
HUNTINGTON – A federal jury has awarded a Huntington woman with a $1.8 million verdict in a medical malpractice case.

W.Va. governor, Senate president want non-citizen voting amendment on special session agenda

By Chris Dickerson |
CHARLESTON – A resolution that would put a constitutional amendment before voters this fall to ensure non-citizens are unable to vote in West Virginia elections likely will be on the agenda for a planned special session.

Attorney with history of disciplinary actions has license suspended three years

By Chris Dickerson |
CHARLESTON – An attorney with a “lengthy disciplinary history” now has his license suspended even longer than it already had been two years ago.

Justices rule in Logan injury case

By Kyla Asbury |

Morrisey questions FBI’s diversity, equity and inclusion hiring, promotion practices

By Chris Dickerson |
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has written a letter questioning the FBI’s recruitment, hiring and promotion practices, suggesting they present serious issues that may violate the nation’s non-discrimination laws.

Proposed amendment to add U.S. citizenship to W.Va. voting requirement passes House

By Chris Dickerson |
CHARLESTON – A House of Delegates resolution that would create an amendment to the state Constitution ensuring only United States citizens can vote in West Virginia elections is now with the state Senate.House Joint Resolution 21 passed on a 96-0 vote February 6.

Kentucky bill to make U.S. citizenship a voting requirement passes House

By Chris Dickerson |
FRANKFORT, Kentucky – A proposed constitutional amendment that would require U.S. citizenship to vote in Kentucky elections has passed the state House of Representatives.

Chafin Law Firm creates scholarship at Marshall

By Kyla Asbury |
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.

Bailey campaign pulls in more than $150K at kickoff fundraiser

By Chris Dickerson |
CHARLESTON – Kanawha Circuit Judge Jennifer Bailey’s re-election campaign brought in more than $150,000 at its kickoff fundraising event.