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Cabell County and Huntington plan to appeal federal opioid verdict
CHARLESTON – Cabell County and the City of Huntington will appeal last month’s federal verdict for the nation’s three largest drug distributors. -
Judge rules in favor of opioid distributors in Huntington, Cabell cases
CHARLESTON – After more than 11 months, a federal judge has ruled in favor of three drug distribution companies, saying their actions did not cause the opioid epidemic in Huntington and Cabell County. -
Lingering COVID concerns forces Faber to push back federal opioid trial indefinitely
CHARLESTON – A federal judge again has pushed back the start of a key opioid trial, this time indefinitely, because of concerns about spreading the Coronavirus. -
Opioid lawyers propose a global settlement team; Pa. attorney critical, says it's likely a ploy to boost their fees
CLEVELAND (Legal Newsline) - Acknowledging it is “likely impossible” to negotiate individual settlements on behalf the nearly 2,000 cities and counties suing the opioid industry, plus thousands more watching from the sidelines, plaintiff lawyers have proposed a unique solution: A “negotiation class” designed to strike a global bargain on behalf of every municipality in the country. -
Widow sues scores of companies after husband's smoking-related cancer death
CHARLESTON — A widow alleges her husband died due to his use of cigarettes. -
Estate administrator files wrongful death suit against CSX Transportation
CHARLESTON – A Florida woman has filed a wrongful death suit over allegations that her decedent was exposed to asbestos during his working career in West Virginia. -
Woman blames Johnson & Johnson's talcum powder for mother’s death
CLARKSBURG – A woman is suing Johnson & Johnson after she claims it was negligent and caused her mother’s wrongful death. -
Charleston attorney writes book about animal law
CHARLESTON – A Charleston attorney has written her second book—combining her love for animals with her love of the law. -
Mesh sling trial ends with $18.5M plaintiff verdict
CHARLESTON – The plaintiffs in a Boston Scientific mesh sling trial in Charleston have been awarded $18.5 million for damages done to them by pelvic meshes. -
PERSONNEL FILE: Badge Humphries joins S.C. firm
CHARLESTON, S.C. – Lewis Babcock & Griffin LLP announces the expansion of its law practice with the addition of partner Badge Humphries and the opening of an office in the Charleston, S.C., area. -
Class action filed over heart defibrillators
Toriseva CHARLESTON - A class action lawsuit has been filed against the manufacturers of a heart defibrillator, who claim at least five people have died from lead fractures in the device. The suit seeks $5 million for each member of the class. -
Former railroad worker files asbestos lawsuit
CHARLESTON – A former railroad worker and his wife have filed a lawsuit claiming he was exposed to asbestos during his nearly 40 years on the job.
