News from May 2017
Supreme Court suspends law license of former arts and education secretary
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has issued a suspension of the law license of Barbara Harmon-Schamberger for a period of three months.
N.C. federal judge triples damages in Dish Network telemarketing lawsuit
CHARLESTON – A federal judge in North Carolina has tripled the damages to $61.34 million in a lawsuit against Dish Network alleging Telephone Consumer Protection Act violations in a case worked on by a Charleston-based law firm.
Supreme Court denies Mingo Co. Commissioner’s request for attorney’s fees
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has affirmed a Mingo Circuit Court’s decision to deny County Commissioner Greg “Hootie” Smith’s request for attorney’s fees.
Resurrection Coal sues governor's company for failure to pay for mined coal
BLUEFIELD – Resurrection Coal Company Inc. is suing James C. Justice Companies Inc. after it claims the governor’s company owes more than $100,000 for mined coal.
Mother sues Marshall University physician, husband for son’s death outside their home
HUNTINGTON – A mother is suing a Marshall physician and her husband after she claims they were responsible for her son’s death outside of their home.
Man sues AMFM for nursing home negligence
CHARLESTON – A man is suing AMFM LLC after he claims it caused his wife injuries and, eventually, her death.
Monongalia Co. Commission sues Hilton Garden Inn for refusal to pay hotel tax
MORGANTOWN – The Monongalia County Commission is suing Hilton Garden Inn after it claims the hotel has refused to pay hotel taxes.
Woman sues Mound View Health Care for nursing home negligence
MOUNDSVILLE – A woman is suing Mound View Health Care for nursing home negligence her family member suffered.
Morrisey urges withdrawal from Paris climate agreement
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is leading a 10-state coalition in urging President Trump to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement.
AG wants federal legislation to help states get drug settlement money
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a coalition of 51 attorneys general urging the federal government to address state based recoveries involving the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit program.
Aliff says giving back is 'really important' for lawyers
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Bar Foundation has recognized and inducted attorney Robby Aliff of Jackson Kelly as one of its Fellows.
Huntington police accused of negligently allowing dog attack
HUNTINGTON — A Cabell County man is suing Huntington police officers, alleging assault, battery and negligence in a dog attack.
Wayne Co. man blames St. Mary's for finger amputation
HUNTINGTON — A Wayne County man is suing a Huntington medical center, alleging its negligence led to the plaintiff requiring a partial finger amputation.
Motorist blames production company, driver for crash injuries
GLENVILLE — A Upshur County motorist is suing a production company and an employee, alleging their negligence caused injuries to the plaintiff in a traffic accident.
West Virginia corporation alleges damages via fax machine
CHARLESTON — A West Virginia corporation has filed a class action lawsuit against a Maryland company, alleging unlawful advertising.
Family member blames health care services for patient's death
CHARLESTON — A family member is suing health care services, alleging negligence led to the death of relative.
Former inmate alleges medical facility caused leg amputation
HUNTINGTON — A Cabell County man is suing a medical care facility, alleging negligence led to the plaintiff undergoing an amputation.
Family member blames doctor for relative's death
WHEELING — A man is suing a doctor, alleging his negligence caused the death of a family member.
Daughter alleges nursing home negligence caused mother's death
LOGAN — A Bruno woman is suing a Logan nursing home, alleging medical negligence and malpractice led to the death of her mother.
Manchin, others have concerns about Trump's budget proposal
WASHINGTON – Members of West Virginia’s legislative delegation are expressing concerns about President Donald Trump’s 2018 budget proposal.