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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.
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.
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.
Woman accuses Berkeley County deputy of false arrest, battery
MARTINSBURG – A Berkeley County woman says she was falsely arrested and assaulted.
McCuskey vows to continue fight against federal overreach
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.
West Virginia joins 21-state coalition suing ATF over gun sell rule
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office has joined a coalition of 21 states in a lawsuit opposing an ATF rule that was intended to close a loophole regarding private gun sales.
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.
To effect change, we must have information
CHARLESTON – It can be easy to underestimate the legislative work done through the interim committee process when we’re not under the microscope and in the thick of the regular session.
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.
4th Circuit says W.Va., N.C. refusal to pay for transgender surgeries is discriminatory
RICHMOND, Virginia – A federal appeals court has ruled West Virginia and North Carolina’s refusal to cover some health care for transgender people with government-sponsored insurance is discriminatory.
Morrisey supports middle school girls barred from competing following transgender protest
CHARLESTON –West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office has filed an amicus brief supporting five Harrison County middle school athletes who have been barred from competing in their next track and field meet after they protested having to compete against a transgender student.
Always Dreaming sues Mach 1 Energy Construction for breach of contract
In the United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia, a civil action lawsuit (Case No. 1:24-cv-00038) was filed on April 15, 2024, by Always Dreaming, LLC against Mach 1 Energy Construction, Inc., Specialty Pressuring Services, LLC, and individuals John Boyd and Christen Boyd.
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.
Jenkins Fenstermaker Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers®
The Super Lawyers® Directory has released their list of honorees for 2024 and six attorneys from Jenkins Fenstermaker, PLLC have been recognized. For over three decades, Super Lawyers has recognized the top attorneys nationwide, across a variety of practice areas and firm sizes, using a patented process of independent research and peer input. The lawyers selected include those with many years of experience, as well as the Rising Stars of the profession.
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.
Couple says Glasgow sewer issues damaged home
CHARLESTON – A Glasgow couple says sewer issues has caused significant damage to their property.
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.
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.
Terrance D. Petty sues Howard S. Hamrick for causing a severe road accident
Terrance D. Petty, Jr. has filed a lawsuit against Howard S. Hamrick and Walnut Ridge Trucking, Inc., in the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia, Beckley Division (Case 5:24-cv-00174), on April 4, 2024.