News from July 2019
Eight opioid cases are appended to Mass Litigation Panel in Kanawha County
MOUNDSVILLE — Eight more cases that were filed against Purdue Pharma and other drug manufacturers were transferred to the state's Mass Litigation Panel.
Woman sues Charleston Civic Center following fall
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing the Charleston Civic Center after she claims she was injured while on its property.
Former Marco's Pizza worker sues for pregnancy discrimination
WINFIELD — A former employee is suing ZXM Brands Inc., dba Marco's Pizza, after she claims the restaurant discriminated against her because she was pregnant.
Woman claims report of racial discrimination, criminal activity at Motel 6 led to her termination
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing a Charleston hotel company after she claims her employment was wrongfully terminated.
Plaintiffs in 3 lawsuits against New Creek Wind file notices of voluntary dismissal
ELKINS — The plaintiffs in three lawsuits filed against New Creek Wind alleging negative health effects have voluntarily dismissed their cases in federal court.
Nationwide dismissed from lawsuit claiming breach of contract, with pending claims remanded to state court
CHARLESTON — A federal judge partially dismissed and remanded a lawsuit against Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co. filed by a man who was involved in a car accident.
Tractor Supply Co. denies responsibility for falling safe injuring customer
BLUEFIELD —Tractor Supply Co. denied allegations against it in a case alleging one of its employees dropped a safe that fell on a Mercer County man.
Trial date scheduled in case filed by couple alleging unsafe conditions caused parking lot fall at Lowe's
CLARKSBURG — A trial date has been scheduled for a case involving allegations of unsafe conditions at a Lowe's store in Morgantown.
Multiple suits against New Beginnings Drug Center allege violations of state wage payment act
CHARLESTON — Two cases against New Beginnings had final orders entered, while a third is currently in the process of having depositions taken.
Microtel Inn owner files response to guest's slip-and-fall lawsuit
BECKLEY — V.P. Management filed an amended answer in a case against it filed by a patron who allegedly slipped and fell at its hotel.
State Attorneys General should oversee opioid litigation
Do we want justice or a quick jackpot for trial attorneys? The negotiation class leads to the latter. And, more important, it’s unconstitutional and unfair. The states and their attorneys general are the parties empowered to protect the rights and welfare of their citizens.
Appeals court vacates biological opinion, citing 'fast-tracking' for pipeline
RICHMOND, Va. —The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit vacated and remanded a case involving the Atlantic Coast Pipeline after the three-judge panel ruled the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service "fast-tracked" pipeline authorization.
Non-profit law firm takes case over FOIA denial in China Energy deal to Supreme Court
CHARLESTON — Appalachian Mountain Advocateshas taken their fight against West Virginia University over the denial of China Energy deal documents to the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals.
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey's Disability Fraud Unit Eclipses $18.5 Million in Savings
Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s disability fraud partnership continued a record-breaking pace in the second quarter, generating $2.24 million in projected savings from April to June – more than any quarter since its start in West Virginia.
AG says McKesson money will go toward fighting drug epidemic
CHARLESTON – A bipartisan House of Delegates group has asked Attorney General Patrick Morrisey to hold funds from the recent McKesson Corporation drug settlement so the money can be appropriated by the Legislature to combat the state’s drug epidemic. A Morrisey spokesman said that is the office's plan.
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WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Welcomes Bishop Brennan, Hopes Transition Brings Renewed Transparency
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey issued the following statement welcoming Bishop Mark Brennan as the new leader for the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston.
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Announces Equifax Claims Process Now Open
Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced West Virginia consumers affected by the massive Equifax data breach can now file claims as part of a $425 million consumer restitution fund.
Federal judge dismisses lawsuit against Marshall for sexual assault handling
HUNTINGTON — A federal judge granted a motion for summary judgment for the defendant in a case against Marshall University for its handling of a sexual assault case.
Morrisey announces highest quarterly savings in disability fraud unit
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced his disability fraud partnership generated $2.24 million in projected savings from April through June, which is the most of any quarter since it began.