State AG
Morrisey, Capito critical of new EPA rule targeting gas-, coal-fired power plants
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey says he will be challenging a new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency rule he says will force power plants fueled by coal or natural gas to capture smokestack emissions or shut down.
State AG
Morrisey says AG's office will appeal transgender athlete ruling to U.S. Supreme Court
Government
Kanawha prosecutor's office rescinds job offer to former family judge with legal woes
CHARLESTON – A former Logan County family court judge who resigned that position after admitting to a sexual relationship with his former secretary almost was hired as a Kanawha County assistant prosecuting attorney.
Asbestos
KCIC issues 2023 asbestos litigation report
WASHINGTON, D.C. — An analysis done by Washington, D.C.-based consulting firm KCIC found that asbestos filings were up by 2.4% in 2023 over the previous year.
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
Brian Hodge sues Synergy Inspections for abrupt termination without proper notice
Brian Hodge, on behalf of himself and others similarly situated, has filed a class action lawsuit against Synergy Inspections, LLC and FIRMSO, LLC in the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia.
Federal Court
Leslie Telek sues Weirton Medical Center for data breach
In the United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia, Leslie Telek, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated, has filed a class action lawsuit against Weirton Medical Center, Inc.
Federal Court
Jason sues Marshall County Coal Resources for improper training and assignment
Jason Marcum and Casandra Marcum have filed a lawsuit against Marshall County Coal Resources, Inc. (MCC), a Delaware Corporation, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia.
Federal Court
Devon Ray Stanton sues Dep. Cory S. Welcome for excessive use of force
Devon Ray Stanton has filed a lawsuit against Dep. Cory S. Welcome, Dep. Harper, and the Berkeley County Commission in the United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia (Case 3:24-cv-00043-GMG).
Federal Court
Bausch Health Ireland Limited sues Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. for patent infringement
In the United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia, Bausch Health Ireland Limited and Salix Pharmaceuticals, Inc. have filed a lawsuit against Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Federal Court
Dallas Nibert sues B&D Dental Equipment Liquidations Inc. for breach of contract and unjust enrichment
In the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia, a lawsuit has been filed by plaintiffs Dallas Nibert, Nika Hettlinger, and Crews & Nibert, D.D.S., Inc. against defendants B&D Dental Equipment Liquidations Inc. and Jeffrey W. Brown.
Federal Court
Shawnda Toler sues Truist Bank for disability discrimination
In the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia, Shawnda Toler has filed a lawsuit against Truist Bank.
Federal Court
Hardy Storage Company sues Christopher and Tricia Van Orden for acquiring easements for natural gas storage
Hardy Storage Company, LLC has filed a lawsuit against multiple property owners in Hardy and Hampshire Counties, West Virginia.
State Court
South Charleston couple sue after FedEx truck damages home
CHARLESTON – A South Charleston couple blames FedEx and other associated corporations for property damage.
Woman sues after falling in Kroger parking lot
CHARLESTON – A woman has sued Kroger after she fell and injured herself in a store parking lot.
Division of Highways worker sues following on-the-job injury
CHARLESTON – A state Division of Highways employee has sued the agency following an on-the-job injury.
South Charleston couple sue after FedEx truck damages home
CHARLESTON – A South Charleston couple blames FedEx and other associated corporations for property damage.
'Kick my ass': Doctor's statement after problem in surgery ruled inadmissible
NEWPORT, Ky. (Legal Newsline) - A surgeon who allegedly told the family of a patient to "kick my ass, I deserve it" after complications led to severe blood loss has won in court again after the Kentucky Court of Appeals ruled the statement inadmissible.
Couple says custom windows were installed correctly
CHARLESTON – A Charleston couple says custom windows they ordered were incorrectly installed.
Brian Hodge sues Synergy Inspections for abrupt termination without proper notice
Brian Hodge, on behalf of himself and others similarly situated, has filed a class action lawsuit against Synergy Inspections, LLC and FIRMSO, LLC in the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia.
Leslie Telek sues Weirton Medical Center for data breach
In the United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia, Leslie Telek, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated, has filed a class action lawsuit against Weirton Medical Center, Inc.
Jason sues Marshall County Coal Resources for improper training and assignment
Jason Marcum and Casandra Marcum have filed a lawsuit against Marshall County Coal Resources, Inc. (MCC), a Delaware Corporation, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia.
Devon Ray Stanton sues Dep. Cory S. Welcome for excessive use of force
Devon Ray Stanton has filed a lawsuit against Dep. Cory S. Welcome, Dep. Harper, and the Berkeley County Commission in the United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia (Case 3:24-cv-00043-GMG).
Bausch Health Ireland Limited sues Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. for patent infringement
In the United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia, Bausch Health Ireland Limited and Salix Pharmaceuticals, Inc. have filed a lawsuit against Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
State treasurer announces SMART529 board votes to drop China investments from portfolio
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Treasurer Riley Moore has announced a state program that oversees the SMART529 is adopting his proposal to exclude China-based investments.
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, Capito critical of new EPA rule targeting gas-, coal-fired power plants
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey says he will be challenging a new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency rule he says will force power plants fueled by coal or natural gas to capture smokestack emissions or shut down.
Kanawha prosecutor's office rescinds job offer to former family judge with legal woes
CHARLESTON – A former Logan County family court judge who resigned that position after admitting to a sexual relationship with his former secretary almost was hired as a Kanawha County assistant prosecuting attorney.
Proposed amendment to add U.S. citizenship to W.Va. voting requirement passes House
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.
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 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.