News from 2019
City of Nitro, police officer face lawsuit after I-64 wrong-way crash injures woman
CHARLESTON – The city of Nitro and one of its police officers are facing a lawsuit filed by a woman who was injured when the officer collided with her vehicle while traveling in the wrong direction on Interstate 64.
United Talent alleges it was not paid for supplying temporary employees to Kentucky restoration company
CHARLESTON – Charleston-based United Talent alleges that a restoration company based in Kentucky owes it more than $14,000 for the temporary employee services it provided.
Third female inmate says she was sexually abused by Alderson official
BLUEFIELD – A third lawsuit has been filed accusing officials at a federal prison camp in West Virginia of sexually abusing and harassing her.
'Wholly inadequate': Lawyers seek more opioid money by avoiding global settlement process
A proposed “negotiation class” to settle all opioid litigation by U.S. cities and counties could be in deep trouble, as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit considers an appeal of the order creating the controversial class and lawyers in two states with big claims urge their clients to opt out before a Nov. 22 deadline.
JACKSON KELLY PLLC: Attorneys Huffman and McLusky to Speak at 47th Annual West Virginia Mining Symposium
Tim Huffman will participate in a panel about Federal Black Lung on Tuesday, November 12.
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Expresses Support for Two EPA Rules
Attorney General Patrick Morrisey expressed his support for two Trump Administration proposals aimed at strengthening coal mining in West Virginia.
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Seeks To Recoup $4.9M in Broadband Fraud Case
Attorney General Patrick Morrisey filed documents Friday to enhance West Virginia’s chance of recouping nearly $5 million in ongoing fraud litigation involving Frontier Communications.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF WEST VIRGINIA: U.S. Attorney warns of vaping dangers
U.S. Attorney Bill Powell is sharing a warning regarding the dangers of vaping products amongst high school and middle school students following several life-threatening incidents.
REED SMITH LLP: Clinical trials and contracts: Rationale and regulations explained
A clinical trial contract establishes the responsibilities and rights between the parties for the conduct of a clinical trial.
Attorney sues former employer Swartz Campbell for breach of contract
WHEELING — An attorney filed a lawsuit against his former employer, alleging breach of contract and violations of the West Virginia Wage and Payment Collection Act.
Former university student sues Fairmont State for sexual assault
CLARKSBURG — A former student is suing Fairmont State University after she was sexually assaulted and alleges the university failed to protect her.
Former employee sues restaurant, owner for discrimination
WHEELING — A woman is suing Metropolitan Citi Grill for violating the West Virginia Human Rights Act and causing her humiliation and embarrassment.
Lawsuit filed against U-Haul alleging negligence in car accident
CHARLESTON — A lawsuit against U-Haul for a car accident that occurred on the interstate has been removed to federal court.
Former employee sues Logan-Mingo Mental Health for retaliation
WILLIAMSON — A woman is suing Logan-Mingo Mental Health Inc. after she was retaliated against for making complaints.
Elkview homeowner's lawsuit alleging FHA regulation violations goes to federal court
A lawsuit filed against Gateway Mortgage Group alleging violations of the Federal Housing Administration's regulations has been removed to federal court.
AG's office provides tips for giving to veteran charities
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office is urging consumers to exercise caution when giving charitable donations to military veterans.
Morrisey's office looks to recoup nearly $5 million in broadband fraud case
CHARLESTON — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office has filed a motion to improve West Virginia’s chance of getting nearly $5 million throught fraud litigation regarding Frontier Communications.
Judge to speak at next Amicus Curiae Lecture Series event
HUNTINGTON — The next lecture in Marshall University's Amicus Curiae Lecture Series is scheduled for Nov. 12, where Judge David J. Barron will speak at the Brad D. Smith Foundation Hall.
Purdue Pharma gets six-month reprieve from lawsuits as legal fees explode
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - The judge overseeing Purdue Pharma’s bankruptcy granted the OxyContin maker and its controlling Sackler family a six-month stay of opioid litigation as they try to negotiate a $10 billion-plus settlement of all outstanding claims.
Newly unsealed case accuses Murray of sexual assault of a second child
WHEELING – The son of Murray Energy’s founder and former CEO is the subject of another lawsuit accusing him of sexual harassment, sexual battery and sexual assault of a minor. The case actually was filed last November, but had been sealed. The state Supreme Court denied a writ Nov. 8, allowing an Ohio Circuit Court order unsealing it to take effect.