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Defense expert says plaintiff experts 'threw aside' valuable information in analysis
CHARLESTON – An economist expert claims Cardinal Health had a due diligence system in place that was followed as designed, arguing earlier experts failed to note the system in place. -
Judge issues order saying discovery requests filed too late in police brutality case
CHARLESTON – A federal judge has issued a protective order in an alleged South Charleston Police brutality case, saying the defendants didn’t have to respond to discovery requests filed after a deadline. -
Morrisey again stresses opposition to Purdue Pharma settlement plan
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey reiterated his opposition to how a multibillion-dollar settlement with Purdue Pharma may be split among states, while he also applauded news that continued negotiations have yielded commitments for more money and greater accountability as part of the proposed settlement. -
Son blames Kanawha County nursing home for mother's death
CHARLESTON — A man is suing St. Albans Operating Company for his mother's death. -
Pain doctor shows legislative impact on opioid epidemic, then has reputation questioned
CHARLESTON – Tables turned as an expert witness for Cardinal Health had his professional reputation challenged during his testimony at the bellwether federal opioid trial. -
Manchin, Capito show bipartisan deal possible
While the infrastructure negotiations in Washington might have pivoted to include a broader group of negotiators, West Virginia’s senators, Democrat Joe Manchin and Republican Shelley Moore Capito, deserve recognition for the progress and achievements made toward striking a bipartisan infrastructure deal. -
Whitey Bulger's estate amends complaint to add federal government to wrongful death suit
MARTINSBURG – The family of one of America’s most infamous gangsters has amended its complaint blaming his 2018 death at a federal prison in West Virginia on Bureau of Prisons employees. -
Woman sues Dynamic Structures for husband's death
MOUNDSVILLE — A woman is suing Dynamic Structures Inc. for her husband's death after a workplace accident. -
Woman sues Dynamic Structures for husband's death
MOUNDSVILLE — A woman is suing Dynamic Structures Inc. for her husband's death after a workplace accident. -
Morrisey asks Biden to nominate U.S. Attorneys who will address fentanyl problem
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is calling upon President Joe Biden to nominate federal prosecutors for West Virginia who will tackle fentanyl trafficking in a cooperative, bipartisan manner. -
Drug distributors continue to push blame on doctors, strengthen gateway definition
CHARLESTON – As they began arguing their case, the three drug distributor defendants in the bellwether federal trial continued to rest blame on others for fueling the opioid epidemic. -
Drug distributors slam plaintiff’s causation and misconduct argument
CHARLESTON – Three of the nation’s largest pharmaceutical distribution companies pushed for a trial dismissal as the plaintiffs wrapped up their case at the bellwether federal opioid trial. -
No more masks – for now, at least
We’re glad the mask mandates have been lifted, but we expect Justice, Jenkins, and countless other public officials across this country to be held accountable for any abuses of their authority. -
Williams gives tearful testimony on opioid epidemic effects in Huntington, Cabell County
CHARLESTON – Wrapping up the plaintiff's case, Huntington Mayor Steve Williams provided emotional testimony detailing his experience in handling the opioid epidemic. -
Expert economist says opioid abatement plan would cost $2.5 billion
CHARLESTON – An abatement expert says the total cost for such a plan for Cabell County and Huntington to deal with the opioid epidemic would be at least $2.5 billion. -
Expert says Huntington/Cabell need more sufficient, longstanding treatment programs
CHARLESTON – Testifying in the bellwether opioid trial, a expert witness on pharmaceutical-related abatement programs said he does not believe Cabell County has sufficient treatment programs to fight the opioid epidemic. -
Woman sues The Cold Spot for husband's death
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing The Cold Spot alleging for the death of her husband. -
Mays moved to new facility, possibility of new lawsuits remains
CLARKSBURG — There is still the possibility of more lawsuits against the Louis A. Johnson Veteran's Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) for deaths allegedly caused by serial killer Reta Mays. -
Couple sues multiple defendants for toxin exposure
CHARLESTON — A man and his wife filed a lawsuit against State Electric Supply Company claiming that he was exposed to toxic substances while employed by Union Carbide. -
Couple sues Waste Management for property damages
CHARLESTON — A couple is suing Waste Management of West Virginia Inc. alleging that a driver drove a Waste Management vehicle into a gatepost and damaged their property.