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Wednesday, November 13, 2019

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Judge orders Ohio Co. circuit clerk to accept filing she had previously refused

By Chris Dickerson | Nov 13, 2019

WHEELING – A circuit judge has ordered that Ohio County’s circuit clerk accept a filing she previously refused. Ohio Circuit Chief Judge Ronald Wilson made the ruling Nov. 13 from the bench during a morning hearing. A week earlier, he had filed a Rule to Show Cause ordering Circuit Clerk Brenda Miller to appear for the hearing.

You can't blame Kroger for a pre-existing condition

By The West Virginia Record | Nov 12, 2019

If insurance companies won’t cover pre-existing conditions, why should supermarkets? You didn’t know supermarkets cover pre-existing conditions? Well, they don’t, actually, but someone needs to explain that to Jennifer Thompson and Carolyn Foster.

It's time to tell the truth about unions

By Bill Bissett | Nov 12, 2019

What does Right To Work mean for West Virginia? In a recent HADCO meeting, I asked a site selection expert if West Virginia’s passage of Right To Work was a factor in our region being considered by his company. He answered bluntly, “We would have never considered West Virginia without passing Right To Work.”

Drug crisis calls for action to heal our state

By Woody Thrasher | Nov 12, 2019

When I look at West Virginia and our debilitating drug epidemic, it shakes me to my core. I cannot understand why our current governor’s plan to address this challenge remains in draft form after being office for over 1,000 days. I know just about every nook and cranny of our state, and this crisis touches all of us. It’s why I recently announced a lengthy and detailed action plan to address this crisis.

Third female inmate says she was sexually abused by Alderson official

By Chris Dickerson | Nov 12, 2019

BLUEFIELD – A third lawsuit has been filed accusing officials at a federal prison camp in West Virginia of sexually abusing and harassing her.

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From Legal Newsline

'Wholly inadequate': Lawyers seek more opioid money by avoiding global settlement process

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A proposed “negotiation class” to settle all opioid litigation by U.S. cities and counties could be in deep trouble, as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit considers an appeal of the order creating the controversial class and lawyers in two states with big claims urge their clients to opt out before a Nov. 22 deadline.

JACKSON KELLY PLLC: Attorneys Huffman and McLusky to Speak at 47th Annual West Virginia Mining Symposium

By Press release submission | Nov 12, 2019

Tim Huffman will participate in a panel about Federal Black Lung on Tuesday, November 12.

WEST VIRGNIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Expresses Support for Two EPA Rules

By Press release submission | Nov 12, 2019

Attorney General Patrick Morrisey expressed his support for two Trump Administration proposals aimed at strengthening coal mining in West Virginia.

WEST VIRGNIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Seeks To Recoup $4.9M in Broadband Fraud Case

By Press release submission | Nov 12, 2019

Attorney General Patrick Morrisey filed documents Friday to enhance West Virginia’s chance of recouping nearly $5 million in ongoing fraud litigation involving Frontier Communications.

ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF WEST VIRGINIA: U.S. Attorney warns of vaping dangers

By Press release submission | Nov 12, 2019

U.S. Attorney Bill Powell is sharing a warning regarding the dangers of vaping products amongst high school and middle school students following several life-threatening incidents.

REED SMITH LLP: Clinical trials and contracts: Rationale and regulations explained

By Press release submission | Nov 11, 2019

A clinical trial contract establishes the responsibilities and rights between the parties for the conduct of a clinical trial.

Attorney sues former employer Swartz Campbell for breach of contract

By Kyla Asbury | Nov 11, 2019

WHEELING — An attorney filed a lawsuit against his former employer, alleging breach of contract and violations of the West Virginia Wage and Payment Collection Act.

Former university student sues Fairmont State for sexual assault

By Kyla Asbury | Nov 11, 2019

CLARKSBURG — A former student is suing Fairmont State University after she was sexually assaulted and alleges the university failed to protect her.

Woman sues school board, parents for daughter's injuries

By Kyla Asbury | Nov 11, 2019

HUNTINGTON — A woman is suing Cabell County Board of Education after she claims her child was injured while in the school's care.

Former employee sues restaurant, owner for discrimination

By Kyla Asbury | Nov 11, 2019

WHEELING — A woman is suing Metropolitan Citi Grill for violating the West Virginia Human Rights Act and causing her humiliation and embarrassment.

Lawsuit filed against U-Haul alleging negligence in car accident

By Kyla Asbury | Nov 11, 2019

CHARLESTON — A lawsuit against U-Haul for a car accident that occurred on the interstate has been removed to federal court.

Former employee sues Logan-Mingo Mental Health for retaliation

By Kyla Asbury | Nov 11, 2019

WILLIAMSON — A woman is suing Logan-Mingo Mental Health Inc. after she was retaliated against for making complaints.

Elkview homeowner's lawsuit alleging FHA regulation violations goes to federal court

By Kyla Asbury | Nov 11, 2019

A lawsuit filed against Gateway Mortgage Group alleging violations of the Federal Housing Administration's regulations has been removed to federal court.

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From Legal Newsline

Purdue Pharma gets six-month reprieve from lawsuits as legal fees explode

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WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - The judge overseeing Purdue Pharma’s bankruptcy granted the OxyContin maker and its controlling Sackler family a six-month stay of opioid litigation as they try to negotiate a $10 billion-plus settlement of all outstanding claims.

Newly unsealed case accuses Murray of sexual assault of a second child

By Chris Dickerson | Nov 8, 2019

WHEELING – The son of Murray Energy’s founder and former CEO is the subject of another lawsuit accusing him of sexual harassment, sexual battery and sexual assault of a minor. The case actually was filed last November, but had been sealed. The state Supreme Court denied a writ Nov. 8, allowing an Ohio Circuit Court order unsealing it to take effect.