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U.S. House still looking at mass tort screenings
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations on Tuesday questioned a panel of state health officials about laws governing mass tort screenings and then asked medical screening company officials and their physicians about their level of compliance in generating thousands of disputed silicosis claims. -
Jackson Kelly announces new members to firm
Aliff CHARLESTON -- Al Emch, CEO of Jackson Kelly PLLC, has announced seven membership changes at the Firm. -
Huber on the lookout for the law
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Disbarred Illinois plaintiff's attorney subject of child sexual assault complaint
Attorney Thomas Lakin A powerful Illinois plaintiff's attorney, disbarred from practicing law in West Virginia for soliciting clients, is facing more legal troubles in his home state. -
Coal company accuses firm of defamation
CHARLESTON - A coal mining company accused of contaminating groundwater is suing the law firm that has filed a lawsuit against it, claiming those attorneys have done damage to its reputation. -
Eli Lilly wants AG's suit moved to Federal Court
CHARLESTON – Eli Lilly and Company has filed a notice of removal to have a lawsuit filed against it by the state Attorney General's office moved to Federal Court. -
Peterson heading W. Va. involvement in nationwide organ-snatching problem
James Peterson CHARLESTON - It's hard to put a human face on a number as large as 13,000. Charleston attorney James Peterson has seen a couple of those faces, though. And he's seen the fear in them. -
Two state residents sue over illegally obtained body parts
CHARLESTON - Two West Virginians have filed lawsuits against several companies involved in the distribution of body parts that were allegedly obtained illegally by New Jersey-based company. -
Two Summers women sue Whittaker
Jack Whittaker BECKLEY – Two Summers County women accuse Powerball winner Jack Whittaker of assault and battery, groping them, threatening to kill one of their friends and illegally firing a gun. -
Welch Police Chief under fire in death of gay man
CHARLESTON - The mother of a gay McDowell County man who died in June is suing the City of Welch and the Welch Police Chief for allegedly refusing her son CPR while he was suffering from a heart attack. -
Judge dismisses King's suit against Putnam General
HUNTINGTON – A United States District Judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by Dr. John A. King against Putnam General Hospital. -
Christmas bonus: Charleston attorneys get next installment for pressing OxyContin case
West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw CHARLESTON – Five days before Christmas, West Virginia taxpayers sent Charleston attorneys David Brumfield and William Druckman checks for $208,333.31 each. -
Former justice-turned-plaintiff's attorney expects huge jury award
Neely Former Supreme Court of Appeals Justice Richard Neely expects a Kanawha County jury to award West Virginia doctors at least $45 million in punitive damages in a class action trial set to begin Jan. 6.