News from September 2019
Pedestrian sues city of Keyser over injuries from fall in uncovered manhole
KEYSER – A Burlington woman is suing the city of Keyser alleging that she fell into a manhole and was injured.
Justices affirm dismissal of man's lawsuit against Wells Fargo
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court ruled against a man in his claim against Wells Fargo involving a real estate transaction.
Justices back denial of judgment for bail bonds company in dispute with former employee
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that a lower court did not err when it denied a motion for declaratory judgment in favor of Special Services Bureau (SSB), a bail bonds company.
Supreme Court denies restaurant's appeal after publication of health violations
CHARLESTON – A restaurant that was closed briefly to correct health violations does not have a constitutional right to have its reopening published, the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled in affirming a lower court's summary judgment in favor of the Jackson County Health Department.
Morrisey says push for reduced drug quotas bringing positive results
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey says his lawsuit against the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has brought "real change" in the opioid epidemic.
'Business decision': Did DEA boss leave opioid distributors hanging?
During the boom of the addiction crisis in America, opioid distributors were told to figure out a system for identifying suspicious orders but what they came up with could never be given a stamp of approval from federal regulators – even if they asked.
Ohio magistrate judge resigns after suspension
WHEELING — An Ohio magistrate judge has resigned from her position after the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals issued an order for her suspension.
Public relations firm speaks on lessons learned from water crisis
CHARLESTON — The chairman and CEO of The Hawthorn Group, a public affairs and public relations firm, said if the West Virginia water crisis taught companies anything, it was to always be ready for what others do.
Amended complaint unsealed against opioid manufacturers, distributors
CLEVELAND — An amended complaint was filed in opioid litigation by the city of Huntington and the Cabell County Commission this week in multidistrict litigation against opioid manufacturers.
West Virginia lawsuit climate ranking holds steady at 45
WASHINGTON, D.C. – West Virginia ranks 45th in the nation for lawsuit climate, according to a new survey released by the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform. The survey, released Sept. 18, shows the Mountain State in the same spot it was in the last survey from 2017.
AG candidate Petsonk says he wants to represent all West Virginians
BECKLEY – A southern West Virginia attorney says he wants to be the state’s next attorney general to represent all of its citizens.
Woman alleges Orkin failed to remove bats and she had to purchase new home
GRAFTON – A Grafton woman alleges she had to move out of her house because a pest control company failed to remove the bats it was contracted to do.
Couple sues utility company after raw sewage floods home
CHARLESTON – A couple who said their complaints of a foul stench fell on deaf ears sued St. Albans Municipal Utility Commission after their home was flooded with raw sewage.
Woman hit by motorized shopping cart accuses Kroger of negligence in lawsuit
CHARLESTON – A Charleston woman who was struck from behind by a motorized shopping cart filed suit against Kroger, alleging negligence.
Woman sues former employer, saying sexual harassment led to lengthy medical leave, dismissal
CHARLESTON – A woman who was fired after a lengthy medical leave filed suit against her former employer and a man whose actions she said led to the absence.
Charleston attorneys helping with class action over Chattanooga water main break
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee – Because of their work on the water crisis litigation in West Virginia, attorneys at two Charleston law firms now are helping with a lawsuit against a water company in eastern Tennessee.
Morrisey sues Johnson & Johnson over marketing of surgical mesh
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has filed suit against Johnson & Johnson and subsidiaries alleging the companies engaged in unlawful, unfair and deceptive marketing practices associated with their surgical mesh devices.
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Leads Coalition in Support of Energy Rule
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey led a coalition of officials from 20 states in supporting the Trump Administration’s pro-coal, Affordable Clean Energy rule as it faces a challenge in court by Democrat attorneys general.
Realtime Reporters owner says filming depositions 'conveys the weight of the words and the evidence'
Medical malpractice attorney John Fisher, P.C., learned 10 years ago during a birth asphyxia case why filming is crucial for a deposition
Beckley Buick-GMC Auto Mall accused of misrepresenting woman's income on application
PRINCETON – A Princeton consumer alleges a Beckley auto dealership created a false credit application that misrepresented her monthly income.