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Benjamin defends 3-2 drug addict ruling
CHARLESTON – One state Supreme Court justice stands behind his vote in a recent ruling allowing juries decide if residents who have broken the law to obtain and use prescription painkillers can sue physicians and pharmacies for their addictions. -
Special prosecutor for Plants cost Kanawha more than $200K
CHARLESTON – Kanawha County has been billed more than $200,000 for a special prosecutor in the lawsuit against former county prosecutor Mark Plants that was dismissed last week. -
Justices say DOH erred in seeking new trial
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that the West Virginia Department of Highways erred in seeking a new trial. -
Justices say criminal drug addicts can sue doctors, pharmacies for addiction
CHARLESTON – A state Supreme Court ruling says juries can decide if residents who have broken the law by obtaining and using prescription painkillers can sue physicians and pharmacies for their addictions. -
Justices: Office of Administrative Hearings exceeded its authority
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that the state's Division of Motor Vehicles should have appealed to Wayne Circuit Court instead of requesting for an agency to exceed its authority. -
WVSC says arbitration clause is unconscionable
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has issued a decision, ruling that the delegation provision in an arbitration clause does not clearly or unmistakably reflect an intention by the parties to assign to the arbitrator all questions about the enforceability of the clause. -
USSC ruling in Florida judge money case hits close to home
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Supreme Court last week upheld a Florida rule prohibiting judges and judicial candidates from personally soliciting campaign contributions. -
Morrisey lauds USSC decision to not review Cashcall case
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is pleased the U.S. Supreme Court has opted not to hear CashCall Inc.’s request for review of a state Supreme Court ruling. -
Bristol Broadcasting sues over access to property
CHARLESTON – Bristol Broadcasting Company is suing four people it claims are wrongfully denying access to the company's property. -
Justices say new cell tower can be built
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has ruled that a new cell phone tower can be built in Big Chimney area. -
Justices appoint 3-judge panel to hear Parkersburg mayor case
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has chosen three circuit judges to hear allegations regarding Parkersburg Mayor Robert Newell and the allegations that he participated in misconduct and should be removed from office. -
Mineral right plaintiffs say federal court erred
CLARKSBURG – The plaintiffs in consolidated lawsuits originally filed in 2012 have filed an appeal because they believe the federal court erred in its ruling. -
WVSC: State has 'no real interest' in trying non-residents Zoloft claims
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has issued an ruling in an appeal regarding Zoloft litigation from 2012. -
Justices rule on Kanawha work release question
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that Kanawha Circuit Court did not violate state law by allowing a prisoner work release to pay restitution to a victim. -
PERSONNEL FILE: Three lawyers joins Lewis, Glasser, Casey & Rollins
CHARLESTON – Three attorneys have joined the roster at Lewis, Glasser, Casey & Rollins. -
Justices affirm ruling in tractor-trailer accident case
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court agreed with Ohio Circuit Court that there was no indication that Werner Enterprises knew or should have known of a potential lawsuit against it when it destroyed evidence. -
Court says man's license should still be revoked
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has ruled to reinstate a revocation of a West Virginia man's driver's license. -
Supreme Court annuls Morgantown attorney's law license
CHARLESTON - The state Supreme Court issued a mandate annulling a Monongalia County attorney's law license. -
Justices make ruling about trust deeds
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has ruled that state law does not require that the assignment of a trust deed be recorded in the office of the clerk of the county commission. -
Justices say Huntington attorney should be reprimanded
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has issued a ruling reprimanding a Huntington attorney for his actions.