Federal Court
Parents say school employees abused, restrained 6-year-old autistic girl
CHARLESTON – A Wood County couple says school employees abused and restrained their 6-year-old autistic daughter.
Campaigns & Elections
Schulz touts experience in campaign for ICA seat
State Court
State Police hidden camera is focus of class action lawsuit
CHARLESTON – A potential class action lawsuit has been filed related to the hidden camera in the women's locker room and shower facilities at the West Virginia State Police Academy.
State Court
Jury awards $15 million to widow of man killed in Belle chemical explosion
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County jury has awarded the widow of a Putnam County man $15 million after her husband died in the December 2020 explosion at Belle Chemical Plant $15 million.
CHARLESTON – The U.S. Supreme Court recently heard argument in a major case that is likely to have profound consequences for West Virginia’s legal fight against unconstitutional actions by the federal government that threaten our way of life.
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.
State AG
Morrisey joins letter questioning new federal standards on refrigerators, freezers
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office has joined a coalition of 18 AGs in a comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy raising concerns over the agency’s proposed new rule involving refrigerators and freezers.
Federal Court
Kristi Lanier sues Sheriff Jeff Barlow for deprivation of rights under the Fourteenth Amendment
In the United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia, Kristi Lanier has filed a lawsuit against Sheriff Jeff Barlow, Corporal B.A. Shinaberry, Deputy Kendal Ober, and Walt Helmick, President of The County Commission of Pocahontas County, West Virginia.
Federal Court
Anastasia Grady sues Wood County for unconstitutional property seizure
In the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia, plaintiffs Anastasia Grady n.k.a Reutelshofer and Kenneth S. Grady have filed a lawsuit against Wood County, West Virginia.
Federal Court
Anthony Rowand sues City of Morgantown for violation of First Amendment rights
Anthony Rowand has filed a lawsuit against the City of Morgantown, West Virginia in the United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia.
Federal Court
Dutch man says he was injured ziplining
BECKLEY – A Dutch man says he was injured while ziplining on a tour operated by a company based in Greenbrier County.
Federal Court
Robert Hanley sues Otha Ray Adkins for negligence resulting in severe injury and damage
In the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia, Robert Hanley has filed a civil action lawsuit against Otha Ray Adkins.
State Court
Trio accuses CAMC of religious discrimination regarding COVID vaccine
CHARLESTON – Three Charleston Area Medical Center employees accuse the company of religious discrimination related to its COVID-19 vaccination policy.
State Court
Couple says Glasgow sewer issues damaged home
CHARLESTON – A Glasgow couple says sewer issues has caused significant damage to their property.
Federal Court
Summer Mctheny sues Trans Union LLC for alleged violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act
In the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia, a lawsuit has been filed by plaintiff Summer Mctheny against Trans Union LLC.
State Police hidden camera is focus of class action lawsuit
CHARLESTON – A potential class action lawsuit has been filed related to the hidden camera in the women's locker room and shower facilities at the West Virginia State Police Academy.
Jury awards $15 million to widow of man killed in Belle chemical explosion
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County jury has awarded the widow of a Putnam County man $15 million after her husband died in the December 2020 explosion at Belle Chemical Plant $15 million.
Judge grants temporary injunction for athletes who protested transgender court ruling
CLARKSBURG – A Harrison County judge granted a preliminary injunction supporting four female middle school athletes who had been suspended after protesting against a transgender athlete.Circuit Judge Thomas Bedell ordered a temporary injunction May 2.
Mother, son sue car wash after vehicle is damaged twice
CHARLESTON – A lawsuit claims two visits to two locations of a Charleston-based car wash business left an indelible mark on a vehicle.
Trio accuses CAMC of religious discrimination regarding COVID vaccine
CHARLESTON – Three Charleston Area Medical Center employees accuse the company of religious discrimination related to its COVID-19 vaccination policy.
Parents say school employees abused, restrained 6-year-old autistic girl
CHARLESTON – A Wood County couple says school employees abused and restrained their 6-year-old autistic daughter.
Kristi Lanier sues Sheriff Jeff Barlow for deprivation of rights under the Fourteenth Amendment
In the United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia, Kristi Lanier has filed a lawsuit against Sheriff Jeff Barlow, Corporal B.A. Shinaberry, Deputy Kendal Ober, and Walt Helmick, President of The County Commission of Pocahontas County, West Virginia.
Anastasia Grady sues Wood County for unconstitutional property seizure
In the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia, plaintiffs Anastasia Grady n.k.a Reutelshofer and Kenneth S. Grady have filed a lawsuit against Wood County, West Virginia.
Anthony Rowand sues City of Morgantown for violation of First Amendment rights
Anthony Rowand has filed a lawsuit against the City of Morgantown, West Virginia in the United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia.
Developer facing 20 years for bankruptcy fraud also has 4th Circuit hearing next week on Yeager Airport case
CHARLESTON – A Charleston business developer is facing up to 20 years in federal prison for bankruptcy fraud.
W.Va, Tenn. sue U.S. Dept. of Education over Title IX changes
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is co-leading a six-state group suing the federal Department of Education over what they call its “dangerous overhaul” of Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act.
Supreme Court reverse, remand cases involving Shepherd University police firings
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court reversed and remanded for further proceedings cases involving two Shepherd University campus police officers who contested their terminations.
Morrisey joins letter questioning new federal standards on refrigerators, freezers
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office has joined a coalition of 18 AGs in a comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy raising concerns over the agency’s proposed new rule involving refrigerators and freezers.
Governor, UMWA president critical of new EPA rules
CHARLESTON – More leaders are weighing in on new EPA rules that would force coal-fired and natural gas-powered plants to capture smokestack emissions or shut down.
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.
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.
Schulz touts experience in campaign for ICA seat
CHARLESTON — A seasoned trial attorney is running for a seat on the Intermediate Appellate Court and hopes his three decades of experience will help him if elected.