News from 2017
Innocence Project works to help wrongfully convicted individuals
MORGANTOWN – The volunteer attorneys of the West Virginia Innocence Project are working to ensure that wrongfully convicted individuals get the justice they deserve.
Justices overturn decision to allow cross-claims against Dan's Car World insurer
CHARLESTON – The state appeals court overturned a Marion Circuit Court decision that allowed defendants in fatal car accident case to file cross-claims against their own insurer over policy coverage.
WVU professor explains why worker's rights should involve natural human rights
MORGANTOWN – Anne Marie Lofaso, a professor of law at West Virginia University College of Law, released a thorough article in April titled "Worker's Rights as Natural Human Rights" that introduces the idea of injecting natural human rights in the workplace and challenges the way labor is viewed in the United States.
AG's office says funeral home violated state's preneed rules
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has filed a petition against a funeral home and its owners alleging they refused to comply with a state audit and continue to operate without a certificate of authority.
Two lawsuits filed against Kanawha County school board for violating school bus safety program
CHARLESTON – Two lawsuits have been filed against the Kanawha County Board of Education after parents claim it didn’t follow the rules for its school bus safety program.
Ten lawsuits filed against jail authority for excessive force
CHARLESTON – Ten lawsuits have been filed against the West Virginia Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority after the plaintiffs claim they were correctional officers used excessive force on them.
Pennsylvania man sues Frontier Communications for causing distress
BLUEFIELD – A Pennsylvania man is suing Frontier Communications of West Virginia after he claims it wrongfully made a delinquency report to credit agencies, which caused him distress.
WVU Law ranks 34th best law school in recent study regarding loan debt
MORGANTOWN – A financial education company's recent high ranking of West Virginia University College of Law points up the benefits of graduating new attorneys with well managed debt loads, a university admissions and financial support official said.
WVU’s Brazil study abroad trip brings invaluable experiences to students, professor
MORGANTOWN – West Virginia University College of Law annual study abroad program aims to enrich the perspectives of law students entering the legal realm in energy and sustainability issues, among others.
Wilson wins WVU Law's 2017 faculty scholarship award
MORGANTOWN – West Virginia University College of Law has selected its 2017 Facility Significant Scholarship Award recipient, an in-house honor that recognizes work addressing significant public issues.
A couple sues West Virginia corporation over alleged negligence
BECKLEY — A Raleigh County couple is suing a local cemetery, alleging negligence caused them injuries.
Railway worker blames employer for injuries
WILLIAMSON — A Raleigh County man is suing a railroad, alleging the defendant's negligence led to injuries.
Circuit Judge John Yoder dies from complications after surgery
CHARLESTON – Circuit Judge John C. Yoder died Friday after complications following open heart surgery nearly two weeks ago. He was 66 years old.
Chapmanville mayor sues drug distributors for opioid epidemic
LOGAN – The mayor of Chapmanville is suing the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy and two drug distributors after he claims they are responsible for the opioid drug epidemic that has ravaged West Virginia.
Murray Energy coal companies accuse The New York Times of defamation
WHEELING – A group of Murray Energy coal companies has filed a lawsuit against The New York Times claiming the newspaper published defamatory statements that damaged the businesses’ reputation.
Industrial services supplier alleges supply company broke law
FAYETTEVILLE — A West Virginia industrial supplier is suing consignees, alleging breach of contract.
Employee alleges call center company failed to provide medical leave
HUNTINGTON — A Cabell County woman is suing a call center company, alleging disability discrimination.
Daughter blames nursing home for mother's injuries
WINFIELD — A Hurricane woman is suing a Putnam County nursing facility, alleging its negligence led to injuries to her mother.
Widow alleges sues nursing home failed to provide proper care for husband
CHARLESTON — A Mercer County woman is suing a Kanawha County nursing home, alleging negligent supervision in the care of her husband.
Couple alleges GM violated Lemon Law
WILLIAMSON — A Lenore couple is suing General Motors, alleging breach of an express warranty.