News from October 2019
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Announces $700M Medicaid Fraud Settlement Involving Opioid Withdrawal Drug
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced a $700 million, multistate settlement to resolve allegations that the maker of Suboxone improperly marketed and promoted the drug in its distribution, allegations that led to the improper use of state Medicaid funds.
NELSON MULLINS: Discovery Counsel, Project Managers, Tech Team Members Achieve Relativity Certifications
Discovery Counsel and Project Managers Sean Allen and West Lee, Encompass Content Analytics Platform (EnCAP) Manager Wes Bramlett, Senior Client Data Management Team (CDMT) Specialist Emily Smith, and Discovery Analytics Specialist Jonathan Alef earned Relativity Certified User status in October.
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Int’l Charity Fraud Week: Attorney General Morrisey, Secretary of State Warner Offer Cybersecurity Tips in Giving
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and Secretary of State Mac Warner, in coordination with International Charity Fraud Awareness Week, joined state, federal and global charity partners Wednesday in suggesting consumers consider cybersecurity in determining if they give to a charity.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF WEST VIRGINIA: U.S. Attorney encourages safe drug disposal
U.S. Attorney Bill Powell is encouraging residents across the Northern District of West Virginia to safely dispose of unused and unwanted medications and vaping products at the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Drug Take Back Day this weekend.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF WEST VIRGINIA: United States Attorneys, FBI and AARP Team Up to Help Educate Seniors
The United States Attorney’s Offices for the Southern and Northern Districts of West Virginia and the FBI are teaming up to educate the aging population in the mountain state and their families about the dangers of elder fraud.
Minor files lawsuit against Supreme Court for probation officer's alleged negligence
FAYETTEVILLE — An unnamed minor is suing the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals for negligence.
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Lawsuit alleging Charleston officers caused man's death removed to federal court
CHARLESTON — A lawsuit alleging the City of Charleston is at fault for the death of a man has been removed to federal court.
Skinner resigns as Gilmer magistrate
CHARLESTON — Gilmer County Magistrate Alton Skinner II, who was suspended several months ago following charges of obstruction of justice and fraud, resigned from his magistrate position.
Supreme Court suspends Parkersburg attorney for missing deadlines, trying to have relations with client
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals suspended the law license of a Parkersburg attorney, citing violations of the West Virginia Rules of Professional Conduct.
Greenbrier lawsuit against insurance adjuster transferred to West Virginia
BECKLEY —A lawsuit filed by The Greenbrier is being transferred to West Virginia federal court from Virginia.
School board says its not at fault for student's physical assault on bus
NEW CUMBERLAND — The defendants in a case alleging damages from a physical assault by another classmate filed an answer arguing the plaintiff failed to take appropriate measures to mitigate his damages.
CVS wrongful termination case removed to federal court
HUNTINGTON — A case against CVS alleging wrongful termination of a pharmacist was removed to federal court.
LAW OFFICES OF KELLY R. REED: Millions Affected by Capital One Data Breach
More than 100 million are affected by the Capital One data breach, and West Virginians are among those at risk.
WVDOT alleges cargo on truck cause nearly $400,000 in damage to I-77 overpass
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Department of Transportation alleges the cargo on a tractor-trailer owned by an Ontario, Canada company caused nearly $400,000 of damage to support beams of an Interstate 77 southbound overpass.
Trustees claim E.L.M Electric Contracting owes more than $11,000 in Local Union 466 contributions
CHARLESTON – The trustees of a multi-employer benefit plan and employee welfare benefit plan allege an Elkview company owes more than $11,000 in contributions to the Local Union 466 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) per a collective bargaining agreement.
St. Mary's Correctional Center inmate alleges he is being denied hepatitis C treatment
CHARLESTON – A St. Mary's Correctional Center inmate has filed suit against the facility's health care provider and a nurse over allegations he is being denied treatment for his hepatitis C.
Doddridge County couple alleges builder closed offices, abandoned job
WEST UNION – A Doddridge County couple who was under contract with a contractor claims the builder suddenly closed its offices leaving them to answer for more than $50,000 in unpaid bills to suppliers and subcontractors.
Bluefield woman injured in head-on crash sues Frontier Communications, driver
PRINCETON – A Bluefield woman who was injured in a head-on vehicle crash is suing the driver of the vehicle that struck her and his employer.
State will get nearly $12 million from Medicaid fraud settlement regarding opioid withdrawal drug
The company, Reckitt Benckiser Group, will provide West Virginia more than $11.98 million. The state will keep more than $2.93 million, while the balance will reimburse federal Medicaid programs – a matter consistent with previous Medicaid settlements.
Justices say diagnoses were rightfully denied by claims administrator
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals agreed with the West Virginia Office of Judges and the Workers' Compensation Board of Review in its denial of additional claims in a claimant's case.