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Group of doctors want Morrisey to step away from Obamacare suit
CHARLESTON – A group of more than 30 physicians from across West Virginia want Attorney General Patrick Morrisey to withdraw the state’s support of a federal lawsuit aimed at dismantling the Affordable Care Act. -
Settlement reached in hillside collapse litigation
CHARLESTON — A settlement was reached last week between Yeager Airport and construction companies that played a part in the man-made hill that collapsed in March 2015. -
Air traffic controllers, others affected by partial government shutdown
MORGANTOWN — As the partial government shutdown continues, a lawsuit filed by the National Air Traffic Controllers Association was dealt a tough blow by Federal Judge Richard J. Leon when he refused to issue an order for union members to stay home from work. -
Aircraft engine price gouging lawsuit removed to federal court
BECKLEY – A lawsuit against Continental Motors alleging price gouging has been removed to federal court. -
Supreme Court says Frontier class action should go to arbitration
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has ruled that a 2014 Frontier class action lawsuit needs to be remanded back to state court to go through arbitration. -
Continental Motors accused of price gouging
BECKLEY – Continental Motors Inc. and Continental Motors Services Inc. have been named in a lawsuit alleging price gouging. -
New federal rule will cut nursing home arbitration clauses
WASHINGTON – A new federal rule will make it more difficult for nursing homes to take legal claims to arbitration. -
Woman blames airline for shoulder injury
CHARLESTON — A passenger is suing American Airlines Group Inc., alleging that insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries. -
CALA criticizes return of Mississippi law firm to W.Va. courtroom
CHARLESTON – A statewide legal reform group is speaking out as attorneys from a Mississippi law firm behind one of the biggest cases in West Virginia court history – and one of the biggest news stories involving a state Supreme Court justice – make their way to the Mountain State again. -
W.Va. no longer an anti-arbitration state, attorney/blogger says
CHARLESTON – In the past year, the West Virginia Supreme Court has issued three decisions that signify a potential shift in the state’s stance toward arbitration agreements. -
W.Va. SC rules in another case over arbitration agreements
Ketchum CHARLESTON - The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals says a lower court erred in refusing to enforce an arbitration clause, compelling the owner of a Morgantown office building to settle its claims arising from a post-construction maintenance agreement. -
W.Va. SC backs off previous ruling over nursing home contracts
Ketchum CHARLESTON - The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has reversed and remanded a set of lawsuits over arbitration agreements in nursing home contracts. -
State judges told to uphold the terms of a legitimate contract
It was right there in black and white. In contracts signed prior to admission, nursing home residents or their guardians agreed that any disputes arising from claims of negligence against nursing home staff would be subject to arbitration. -
U.S. SC reverses W.Va. SC's ruling on arbitration agreements
Ketchum WASHINGTON - The U.S. Supreme Court has reversed the decision of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals in a set of cases in which the state court ruled that arbitration agreements in nursing home contracts are "unconscionable and unenforceable." -
Lawyer group applauds Supreme Court arbitration rulings
Farrell CHARLESTON -- A trial lawyers group says it commends the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals for its recent decision in a set of cases stating that arbitration agreements in nursing home contracts were "unconscionable and unenforceable." -
Company, pilot sue contractor for destroyed helicopter, injuries
CLARKSBURG - An Indiana aviation company and one of its pilots have sued a contracting company for the destruction of a helicopter and injuries to the pilot. -
Burgers, floods and more: Supreme Court hears arguments at Marshall
Chief Justice Robin Jean Davis listens intently during oral arguments at Marshall University. HUNTINGTON – In observance of Constitution Week, the state Supreme Court made a visit to Marshall University last week to hear oral arguments in four cases. And though they were in Huntington for serious business, the justices, at times, put on a performance apropos for their venue.
