News from October 2018
Pizza Hut delivery driver alleges Best Western negligence led to injuries
HUNTINGTON — A Pizza Hut delivery driver is suing operators of a Best Western hotel, alleging negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Patient accuses Beckley health care providers of medical malpractice
BECKLEY — An Oak Hill patient is suing Beckley health care providers, alleging negligence and reckless misconduct.
Republican PAC running ads about state Supreme Court, Kanawha Circuit Court elections
CHARLESTON – A national Republican political action committee is running ads in two key judicial West Virginia elections.
AG's office disputes Manchin's claim of impending $35 million settlement with McKesson
CHARLESTON – U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin claims state Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office is close to reaching a “horrible” settlement with drug giant McKesson Corporation and wants Gov. Jim Justice to step in.
Protect our Constitution: Vote no on Amendment 1
Amendment 1 would be a radical departure from our state’s commitment to personal freedoms.
Citizens encouraged to report questionable activities during early voting
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner initiated an eight-week program called “Project Election Protection” to educate the public on election security, proper conduct during the election and illegal campaign activities.
State Supreme Court says Braxton court rightfully granted summary judgment in Windstream easements case
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals issued a memorandum decision in an appeal involving Windstream Communications.
Super PAC wanting lower drug costs spends $500,000 to promote McKinley in House race
CHARLESTON – David McKinley’s bid to remain in the U.S. House of Representatives isn’t a done deal, but it seems unlikely he’ll lose in November. Most polls show McKinley with a commanding lead over Democratic opponent Kendra Fershee, a West Virginia University law professor. Still, a Super PAC has spent about $500,000 promoting McKinley’s campaign.
Report: Northern Panhandle judicial candidate had domestic violence petition filed against her in 2011
WHEELING – One of the candidates for a vacant circuit judge position in the Northern Panhandle had a domestic violence petition filed against her in 2011.
State Judicial Disciplinary Counsel wants stay lifted, expedited hearing against Loughry
CHARLESTON – The state Judicial Disciplinary Counsel wants to lift a stay and expedite a disciplinary hearing against convicted and suspended state Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry.
Governor says Loughry should resign
CHARLESTON – Gov. Jim Justice says convicted and suspended state Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry should resign.
State Supreme Court annuls law licenses for Ketchum, four others
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has annulled the law licenses of five West Virginia attorneys, including former Justice Menis Ketchum.
Boone Co. woman alleges Dodge dealer sold defective vehicle
CHARLESTON — A Boone County woman is suing a Dodge manufacturer and distributor, alleging breach of duty, breach of implied warranty, fraud and negligence.
Five Guys customer alleges negligence caused her to fall while walking to women's restroom
BECKLEY — A Greenbrier County woman is suing a Beckley restaurant, alleging negligence caused her to fall and suffer injuries.
DINSMORE & SHOHL LLP: Dinsmore Elects Joseph Leventhal to its Board of Directors
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP has elected San Diego Office Managing Partner Joseph Leventhal to the firm’s board of directors.
BORDAS & BORDAS PLLC: Unfair Debt Collection – Know Your Rights
Abusive debt collection practices can take a terrible toll, emotionally and practically.
Time running out for lawyers suing opioid industry to show specific proof
The judge overseeing multidistrict litigation against the opioid industry has given plaintiffs a stark choice on a tight deadline: Hand over evidence of specific prescriptions they believe were improper or lose the right to present such evidence forever.
Loughry asks state Supreme Court to block his impending impeachment trial as well
CHARLESTON – Convicted and suspended state Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry wants his impending impeachment trial in the state Senate to be stopped.
AG's office joins coalition in fight over anti-discriminatory contracts
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey recently joined a nine-state coalition in urging a federal appeals court to protect the right of individual states to ensure companies that receive a government contract do not discriminate.
Walker thankful following acquittal, eager to get back to work of being a justice
CHARLESTON – Following her acquittal, state Supreme Court Justice Beth Walker is thankful and excited to be back on the bench.