State AG
Morrisey leads amicus brief to U.S. Supreme Court in school choice case
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office 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 that prohibits nonpublic elementary and secondary schools from receiving public aid.
Federal Court
Parents say school employees abused, restrained 6-year-old autistic girl
Campaigns & Elections
White eager to help state if he wins spot on ICA
CHARLESTON — A Charleston attorney is running for a seat on the West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals in the hopes of improving the lives of West Virginia residents.
Campaigns & Elections
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.
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 Court
Woman sues after neighbor's dogs killed her two cats four months apart
CHARLESTON – A St. Albans woman has sued a neighbor after his dogs killed her two cats.
Federal Court
Family estate sues United States of America for negligent healthcare services leading to death
The complaint alleges that negligent healthcare services provided by the defendant resulted in Christina Barnett's death.
Federal Court
Woman says employer fired her after she used FMLA
HUNTINGTON – A woman says she was fired after she took leave from working using the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Federal Court
Man sues various West Virginia law enforcement for assaulting him during arrest
he plaintiff alleges that during his arrest, he was subjected to excessive and wrongful force by the defendants resulting in physical injuries.
Federal Court
Former Barboursville police officer says he was wrongfully terminated
A former police officer from Barboursville, Bradwick G. Simmons, has filed a lawsuit against the Village of Barboursville, alleging wrongful termination. The lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of 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
Woman accuses Berkeley County deputy of false arrest, battery
MARTINSBURG – A Berkeley County woman says she was falsely arrested and assaulted.
Woman sues after neighbor's dogs killed her two cats four months apart
CHARLESTON – A St. Albans woman has sued a neighbor after his dogs killed her two cats.
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.
Mother of non-verbal autistic boy seeks default judgment after school board fails to respond to abuse lawsuit
CHARLESTON – The mother of a non-verbal autistic boy who says a school aide abused her son has filed a motion for default judgment after the aide and the Kanawha County school board failed to respond the lawsuit.
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.
Family estate sues United States of America for negligent healthcare services leading to death
The complaint alleges that negligent healthcare services provided by the defendant resulted in Christina Barnett's death.
Woman says employer fired her after she used FMLA
HUNTINGTON – A woman says she was fired after she took leave from working using the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Man sues various West Virginia law enforcement for assaulting him during arrest
he plaintiff alleges that during his arrest, he was subjected to excessive and wrongful force by the defendants resulting in physical injuries.
Former Barboursville police officer says he was wrongfully terminated
A former police officer from Barboursville, Bradwick G. Simmons, has filed a lawsuit against the Village of Barboursville, alleging wrongful termination. The lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia.
Man sues Exxon Mobil for race, age discrimination and illegal harassment
Christopher Richards is seeking judgment against the defendants for their alleged violations of federal statutes including race discrimination under Title VII and 42 U.S.C. 1981, age discrimination under the ADEA, and illegal harassment.
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 rules on Kanawha deputy workers' comp case
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court ruled that the West Virginia Workers' Compensation Board of Review erred in its issuance of only 13% permanent partial disability.
Morrisey leads amicus brief to U.S. Supreme Court in school choice case
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office 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 that prohibits nonpublic elementary and secondary schools from receiving public aid.
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.