News from 2017
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Morrisey leads group urging Senate to rein in unelected bureaucracy
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is leading a coalition of 13 state attorneys general in urging Congress to curb the authority of federal agencies to create and enforce regulations.
AG's office files suit against Cabell Co. home inspector
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Morrisey supports Trump’s end to Obamacare subsidy payments
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is hailing President Trump’s decision to immediately halt Obamacare subsidy payments to insurers.
Justices say consumer credit protection statute does not regulate rental fees
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has issued an opinion, ruling that the state’s consumer credit protection statute does not regulate the residential rental fees a landlord may charge pursuant to a residential lease.
Capson Physicians Insurance sues physician involved in Hepatitis lawsuits
WHEELING – Capson Physicians Insurance Company has filed a lawsuit against Dr. Roland F. Chalifoux for multiple lawsuits filed against him regarding blood-borne pathogens. Valley Pain Management was also named as a defendant in the suit.
Bible Baptist Church sues insurance company for refusing to provide coverage
CHARLESTON – Bible Baptist Church is suing Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company after it claims the insurance company has failed and refused to provide coverage under a policy of insurance.
Individuals sue Chesapeake Energy for leaking equipment
CHARLESTON – Three individuals are suing Chesapeake Energy Corporation after they claim leaking equipment has caused them injuries and damages.
Claims filing for residents, businesses begins in water crisis litigation
CHARLESTON – Residents and businesses affected by the 2014 water crisis can now file claims to receive their share of a settlement of more than $150 million.
Registration open for West Virginia Law Adventure
CHARLESTON – Registration for the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia’s 2017-2018 West Virginia Law Adventure is now open for middle and high school students.
Tenant seeks damages from Slack Group after tree fell on home
CHARLESTON – A Charleston mobile home owner alleges his home was damaged by a tree he had previously asked to be removed.
Supreme Court says individuals who purchased tax lien on mineral interests owe property taxes
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has ruled that individuals who purchased tax liens on mineral rights are required to pay property taxes.
Class action filed against Equifax for data breach
BECKLEY – A class action lawsuit has been filed against Equifax for a data breach and then failed to disclose the breach to class members.
Kenova denies allegations in Dreamland Pool lawsuit
WAYNE – The City of Kenova filed an answer in the lawsuit alleging negligence at Dreamland Pool that lead to injuries. Kenova denied the allegations.
Jenkins, Morrisey campaign spar over views on abortion
CHARLESTON – The campaigns for two Republican candidates for the U.S. Senate are sparring over their candidate’s views on abortion.
Nelson Mullins attorneys: Legal Aid pro bono participation rate showcases firm's commitment
HUNTINGTON – Two attorneys at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough say the firm’s recent recognition for 100 percent participation in Legal Aid of West Virginia’s annual Just One campaign is an extension of the firm’s overall commitment to pro bono work.
Couple claims needle was left in car rented from Enterprise Rent-A-Car
FAYETTEVILLE – A Fayetteville man alleges a used hypodermic needle left by a previous customer in a car he rented punctured his finger.
Wayne woman says she fell at Walmart because of spilled milk
WAYNE – A Wayne woman alleges that she was injured while shopping in a Walmart store because of spilled milk.
Deputy alleges disability was not accommodated by Mingo Co. Commission
WILLIAMSON – A Mingo County man alleges that his disability was not accommodated and that he was wrongfully terminated from his position as a deputy sheriff.
Clay Co. couple seeks damages from alleged injuries after man fell two stories from scaffolding
CHARLESTON – A Clay County couple claims that the husband was injured because of an unsafe work environment.
Justices say knee surgeries aren’t part of Worker’s Compensation injury
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has ruled that a woman’s knee replacement surgery was not medically related or reasonably required to treat a Workers’ Compensation injury.