Federal Court
West Virginia Rivers Coalition sues Chemours over alleged Clean Water Act violations at West Virginia plant
CHARLESTON — A federal lawsuit accuses Chemours Company of violating the Clean Water Act at its Washington Works Plant in Wood County.
State Supreme Court
State Supreme Court names Hoover new administrative director
State Court
South Charleston honeybee case awaits decision from judge
CHARLESTON — Kanawha Circuit Judge Tera Salango is considering motions to dismiss filed by the City of South Charleston and to intervene filed by the West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) in the South Charleston case involving honeybees and chickens.
State Court
Man sues fraternity after being injured at party
MORGANTOWN – A Maryland man blames a Morgantown fraternity for injuries he sustained at a party earlier this year.
I’ve thought the SSAC needed major changes for years now. Maybe this football fiasco will make others see the problems. Governor-elect Patrick Morrisey and the state Legislature have a perfect opportunity to fix things.
TOPDOG Legal Marketing Named Finalist of 2024 BBB Torch Awards for Ethics in Greater Arizona
(Phoenix, AZ – July 24, 2024) TOPDOG Legal Marketing, LLC, a company founded in West Virginia (WV) as TwoDogBlog, has been named by the Better Business Bureau Serving the Pacific Southwest (BBB) as a finalist for the 2024 BBB Torch Awards for Ethics, sponsored by Desert Financial Credit Union.
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).
State Court
Another lawsuit filed against Cross Lanes daycare center
CHARLESTON – An additional lawsuit has been filed against a Cross Lanes daycare center for the abuse and mistreatment students.
State Court
Mingo County woman sues after witnessing son's death along U.S. 119
WILLIAMSON – The mother of a high school senior has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the woman who struck and killed the young man this summer.
State Court
Mother says substitute teacher groped, sexually harassed fourth-grade daughter
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman says her daughter was groped and otherwise sexually assaulted by a substitute teacher with a history of inappropriate sexual behavior.
Federal Court
Former fraternity chef says he was fired following kitchen accident
CLARKSBURG – A former chef for a West Virginia University fraternity has sued his parent company accusing it of disability discrimination after a kitchen injury.
Federal Court
Morrisey leads coalition supports opt-out rights for parents regarding school books
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is co-leading a 25-state brief in support of parental rights in a U.S. Supreme Court case.
State Court
Middle schooler says basketball coach sexually abused him
PARKERSBURG – A suspended Wood County teacher and coach has been sued for sexual abuse of one of his middle school basketball players.
State AG
Morrisey part of coalition asking Congress to protect AM radio access
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a multistate coalition urging Congress to pass the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2024.
State Court
Estate blames EMS workers for woman's death
WINFIELD – The estate of a Putnam County woman blames EMS workers for her death.
State Court
Plaintiff alleges fraudulent business practices against Mountaineer Insurance Group
A woman has filed a lawsuit against Mountaineer Insurance Group alleging fraudulent business practices in connection with a $320,000 purchase agreement gone awry.
South Charleston honeybee case awaits decision from judge
CHARLESTON — Kanawha Circuit Judge Tera Salango is considering motions to dismiss filed by the City of South Charleston and to intervene filed by the West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) in the South Charleston case involving honeybees and chickens.
Man sues fraternity after being injured at party
MORGANTOWN – A Maryland man blames a Morgantown fraternity for injuries he sustained at a party earlier this year.
Attorney calls Cross Lanes daycare counterclaim in abuse case frivolous
CHARLESTON – Attorneys for a Cross Lanes daycare facility named in more than a dozen abuse lawsuits have filed a countersuit against one of the parents claiming defamation.
Two more lawsuits filed against Hurricane daycare facility
WINFIELD – Two more lawsuits have been filed against a Hurricane daycare center accuses a worker of abusing children.
Mother says daughter was abused at Hurricane daycare center
CHARLESTON – A mother says her six-year-old daughter was abused at a Hurricane daycare center.
West Virginia Rivers Coalition sues Chemours over alleged Clean Water Act violations at West Virginia plant
CHARLESTON — A federal lawsuit accuses Chemours Company of violating the Clean Water Act at its Washington Works Plant in Wood County.
Conservation groups sue coal company over water pollution violations
RICHWOOD — Conservation groups filed a lawsuit against South Fork Coal Company this week, alleging multiple violations of federal environmental laws at five coal mines in Greenbrier County.
Appeals judge rules in opioid case with family ties, refuses to recuse herself
A prescription drug company says a federal appeals judge should have recused herself from a case because her husband and two of her children are attorneys at a law firm representing some of the plaintiffs.
McKinsey agreement likely will affect two NAS cases with local ties
CHARLESTON – McKinsey & Co. has agreed to pay $650 million to resolve charges it provided Purdue Pharma advice on how to boost sales of OxyContin.
Father blames CHH doctors, medical staff for infant's permanent brain injury
HUNTINGTON – A Kentucky man says his infant son suffered a permanent brain injury because of the negligence of medical staff at a Huntington hospital.
U.S. Senate blocks renomination of McFerran to NLRB
UPDATE: The U.S. Senate has blocked the renomination of Lauren McFerran to the National Labor Relations Board. Sens. Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.) and Kyrsten Sinema (I-Arizona) voted with Republicans to make it a 50-49 vote. Republican Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas did not vote.
State Supreme Court names Hoover new administrative director
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court has named Deputy Administrative Director Keith Hoover as the new Administrative Director for the state’s unified court system.
Morrisey announces $17M settlement in Lipitor antitrust lawsuit
CHARLESTON — A Mason Circuit Judge has approved a $17 million settlement between the state and drug companies Pfizer and Ranbaxy in an antitrust case about a generic version of cholesterol medication Lipitor.
Judge says Parkways Authority followed law in implementing new toll rates
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha Circuit Judge has denied the requests of the House of Delegates’ Majority Whip challenging the Parkways’ Authority’s implementation of a new toll rate schedule.
House resolution aims to 'not recognize an illegitimate presidential election'
CHARLESTON – Some Republican House of Delegates members have introduced a resolution that would ensure former President Donald Trump would be recognized as the winner of the 2024 presidential election.
Attorneys, judges praise Darrell McGraw's impact, public service
CHARLESTON – Tributes have been pouring in for former West Virginia Attorney General and Supreme Court Justice Darrell McGraw.McGraw, 88, died December 7 following a heart attack.
DECISION 2024: Republican stranglehold on WV politics continues
CHARLESTON – As expected, a red wave of Republican victory again rolled over West Virginia on election night. Donald Trump, Jim Justice and Patrick Morrisey scored Mountain State victories in their campaigns for president, U.S. Senate and governor