Judge John Preston Bailey
Recent News About Judge John Preston Bailey
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NCAA, states reach settlement in Transfer Eligibility Rule case
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey says a proposed consent judgment has been submitted in a lawsuit against the NCAA that challenged its Transfer Eligibility Rule to permanently bar the organization from enforcing the rule. -
Class-action lawsuit names dozens of hospitals in suit claiming failure to pay overtime
WHEELING — A class-action lawsuit was filed against the West Virginia United Health System alleging they were wrongfully not paid overtime pay. -
Judge gives defendants more time after plaintiffs change gas royalty class four years into litigation
WHEELING – A federal judge has given the defendants in a natural gas royalties case a little more time to fulfill discovery requests after the plaintiffs changed the proposed class four years after filing the original complaint. -
Pa. couple files second lawsuit against Antero, others
WHEELING — A Pennsylvania couple is suing Antero Resources Corporation for a second time since 2020 alleging criminal trespass. -
Defendants appeal after federal judge certifies class without a hearing
RICHMOND, Virginia – In a rare move, a federal judge has certified an oil and gas royalties case as a class action without conducting a hearing about it. -
Two potential class-actions accuse energy companies of well bashing
WHEELING – Two Northern Panhandle mineral owners accuse Southwestern Energy of a practice called well bashing, claiming the company has wasted natural resources and cost hundreds of people production royalties. -
Assistant U.S. Attorney recognized by FBI for his work
CLARKSBURG — U.S. Attorney Jarod J. Douglas was recognized during an awards ceremony for his investigations and community service by the Northern District of West Virginia and by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. -
Judge remands Ironworkers Local pay case back to Ohio County court
WHEELING – A case alleging two members of an Ironworkers local who say they haven’t receive all of the pay promised to them has been remanded back to state court. -
4th Circuit reverses ruling on West Virginia legal ads, backs state law
RICHMOND – The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals has reversed a federal court decision, ruling West Virginia’s law regulating legal advertisements for medications and medical devices is constitutional. -
Consol denies allegations in breach of contract case
WHEELING — Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company denies the claims made in a case alleging breach of contract. -
Woman says Matrix Warranty Solutions violated TCPA
WHEELING — A woman filed a class-action lawsuit against Matrix Warranty Solutions alleging that they violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. -
Marshall County man sues Cook Medical for implanted device he says caused him harm
WHEELING — A Marshall County man is suing Cook Medical alleging that a medical device that was implanted in him caused him harm. -
Federal judge says W.Va. can't enforce law that would restrict lawyer advertising
WHEELING – A federal judge has ruled West Virginia can’t enforce a law passed in 2020 restricting lawyer advertising. -
Businesses, parents file federal suit calling Justice's 'never-ending' executive orders unconstitutional
WHEELING – A group of businesses and individuals have filed a federal lawsuit seeking a declaration that Gov. Jim Justice’s “never-ending executive orders mandating restrictions” through the COVID-19 pandemic are unconstitutional. -
Woman alleges State Farm refused to pay policy limits
WHEELING — A Wheeling woman is suing Star Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company for a car accident that caused her injuries. -
Woman sues mortgage lender, loan servicer for wrongful foreclosure
WHEELING — A Wheeling woman, on behalf of herself and her husband, is suing Carrington Mortgage Services and Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA) alleging wrongful foreclosure and illegal trustee sale of their home. -
Man, trust sue Nationwide for breach of contract
WHEELING — A Wheeling man is suing Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company alleging breach of contract when it denied a claim for an alleged covered loss. -
Murray's son says ex-wife coerced daughter to make damaging statements about him
WHEELING – Another lawsuit has been filed involving the son of the Murray Energy founder and his ex-wife regarding their children, claiming the woman coerced their adopted daughter to make false and damaging statements about him. -
Federal judge dismisses Murray's lawsuit against ex-wife; her suit against him remains open
WHEELING – A federal lawsuit filed by the son of Murray Energy CEO Bob Murray against his ex-wife days before he was accused of having sexual contact with his adopted pre-teen daughter has been dismissed. -
Federal judge grants motion to transfer case against drug companies to New York
WHEELING — A federal judge granted a motion to transfer venue in a case filed in federal court in Wheeling. The case will now be removed to New York.