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Fayette County customer alleges GM distributed unsafe vehicle
CHARLESTON — A Fayette County customer is suing General Motors, alleging breach of express and implied warranties. -
Attorney claims state AG's office 'blatantly ignoring' court order to turn over FOIA info
CHARLESTON – An attorney representing a Democratic group says West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office is “blatantly ignoring” a court order to turn over information regarding his communications with major drug companies. -
Democratic group sues Morrisey, AG's office for failing to fully respond to FOIA requests
CHARLESTON – A Democratic political group has filed a lawsuit claiming state Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office has failed to provide public records about its dealing with several drug companies. -
$22 million in legal fees for them. But they did it for you
Roughly 200,000 plaintiffs will split $73 million in compensation for damages from the 2014 Elk River chemical spill. Roughly 20 law firms will split nearly a third as much in attorneys’ fees. -
Water crisis attorneys to get more than $22 million in fees while plaintiffs split $73 million
CHARLESTON — While those affected by the 2014 Elk River chemical spill should be receiving their checks soon, the plaintiffs attorneys who handled the case will split more than $22 million in fees. -
Student accuses Collins Career Center of constructive fraud
CHARLESTON — A student has filed a class action lawsuit against a career center and fire commission, alleging constructive fraud and unjust enrichment. -
Some attorneys say West Virginia courts are too lenient when it comes to certifying class actions
CHARLESTON – A recent state Supreme Court ruling about class action lawsuits has some in the legal community dismayed about the way such cases are certified in West Virginia. -
W.Va. American Water settlement awaits final OK from judge
CHARLESTON—The settlement of the class action lawsuit involving the 2014 water crisis is still awaiting final approval from a federal judge. -
Senate Judiciary continues to discuss intermediate appeals court bill
CHARLESTON – The Senate Judiciary Committee continued to discuss a bill to create an intermediate court of appeals in West Virginia at a meeting on Jan. 30. -
Another lawsuit filed against DuPont for warehouse fire
CHARLESTON – Another lawsuit has been filed against DuPont for a warehouse fire that occurred in October and caused damages. -
Federal judge gives water crisis settlement preliminary approval
CHARLESTON – A federal judge has granted preliminary approval on the settlement involving the January 2014 water crisis. -
Consumers allege water purchased at Family Dollar store was contaminated
CHARLESTON – A Comfort couple alleges a brand of purified water they purchased was falsely represented as -
Federal judge shoots down water crisis settlement proposal
CHARLESTON – A federal judge has nixed a proposed class action settlement regarding the 2014 Elk River chemical spill. U.S. District Judge John Copenhaver Jr. on July 6 issued an order denying the proposal. He denied it without prejudice, meaning the parties can refile a revised agreement. -
Wayne school board dropped as defendant from Hurley's robocall case
HUNTINGTON – An amended complaint has been filed in a lawsuit against Wayne County Board of Education’s curriculum specialist alleging he violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act when thousands of Wayne County residents received a recorded telephone message prior to the primary election she went on to win in 2016. -
Cardinal Health files motion for summary judgment in opioid lawsuits
CHARLESTON – Cardinal Health has filed a motion for summary judgment or partial summary judgment as to all claims. -
Under settlement, water spill law firms will get up to $850 per hour for work
CHARLESTON – While the average water consumer would collect about $500 from a pending settlement of claims over contamination of the Elk River, law firms would collect up to $850 an hour. Lawyers applying for fees up to $40 million reported that they worked 30,248 hours and their employees worked 16,657 hours. In the course of three years and four months, those totals equal about 175 hours a week for lawyers and about 100 a week for support staff. -
Water crisis attorneys seek $45 million in legal fees, court expenses
CHARLESTON – The attorneys for plaintiffs in the 2014 water crisis litigation have asked a federal judge to approve more than $45 million in fees and expenses for their work on the case. -
Justices rule consumer protection claims do not survive death
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has ruled that consumer credit and protection claims do not survive death. -
Eastman Chemical settles water crisis lawsuit
CHARLESTON – Eastman Chemical has settled a class action lawsuit over the contaminated drinking water supply that occurred in 2014. -
Judge says third-party candidates will stay on ballot
HUNTINGTON – U.S. District Judge Robert C. Chambers granted an emergency motion, ruling that 17 third-party candidates will remain on November’s general election ballot.