News from February 2020
Man alleges agent knowingly sold him Elkview home with severe termite damage
CHARLESTON — A real estate agent and others are facing a suit after a buyer claims they knowingly sold him a home with severe termite damage and misrepresented a termite inspection report.
Morrisey talks about importance of pipeline project before U.S. Supreme Court arguments
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey joined state leaders, business operators and union laborers to stress what he calls is an "urgent need" for the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a ruling that blocked construction on the Atlantic Coast Pipeline.
Woman sues Marshall University for negligence during medical procedure
HUNTINGTON — A Cabell County woman is suing Marshall University for negligence during a surgical procedure.
Construction company sues AEP for breach of contract
CHARLESTON — C.W. Wright Construction Company sued American Electric Power Service Corporation for breach of contract.
Woman sues DHHR for breach of contract
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources alleging breach of contract.
State AGs ask Sixth Circuit for control of opioid settlement talks
CINCINNATI (Legal Newsline) – The top legal officials in several states are complaining that their powers have been stolen by the federal judge overseeing more than 2,000 opioid lawsuits.
Those plantiff’s attorneys who push too far
It seems like Judge Wilson assumed too much. He gave the plaintiff attorneys too much credit. He overestimated their level of maturity. To his credit, though, he seems to be losing his patience, and it’s about time.
DEA again cuts opioid production as companies facing addiction lawsuits put blame on feds
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The Drug Enforcement Administration has slashed oxycodone production quotas by almost 60% from the peak in 2013, including a 9% cut for this year, demonstrating the government’s firm control over narcotics distribution even as plaintiffs in opioid litigation blame pharmacies and drug distributors for causing addiction and overdose deaths by selling too many pills.
Traci M. Cook Joins the Law Offices of Kelly R. Reed, PLLC
Experienced West Virginia (WV) attorney Traci M. Cook joined the Law Offices of Kelly R. Reed, PLLC, a Morgantown law firm, on February 3, 2020. She brings with her the lessons, knowledge, and skills gained in a career of more than 20 years in law.
Bill that would give pay raises to all West Virginia judges passes state Senate
CHARLESTON – A bill that would provide pay raises of roughly 20 percent for judges in West Virginia has passed the state Senate. The Senate voted 29-3 in favor of Senate Bill 597 on Feb. 17. It now heads to the House of Delegates.
Douglas says family law experience is key during Supreme Court campaign
CHARLESTON — Family Court Judge Jim Douglas believes there needs to be a judge on the state Supreme Court with substantial family law experience.
Creditor appeals bankrupty, opposes plan to reorganize and maintain Crossings Mall
Three notices of appeal were filed in bankruptcy cases involving Tara Retail Group and Crossings Mall.
WVU Law ranks 5th in nation for public service, public interest
PreLaw Magazine named West Virginia University College of Law among the top schools for public service and public interest.
DINSMORE & SHOHL LLP: Dinsmore Among Top State, National Counsel in Bond Buyer Rankings
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP earned high marks in The Bond Buyer 2019 rankings, including being ranked second overall in Kentucky and Ohio and first in Pennsylvania for the number of transactions.
DINSMORE & SHOHL LLP: Dinsmore’s Commitment to LGBTQ Equality Recognized by Human Rights Campaign
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP is among 92 companies or corporations to appear for the first time on this year’s Human Rights Campaign Foundation Corporate Equality Index, the nation’s premier benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ workplace equality.
West Virginia University hires alumna with local, international training to head professional development programs
MORGANTOWN – West Virginia University has chosen Lauren McCartney as its new director of Continuing Legal Education.
BOWLES RICE LLP: Bowles Rice Welcomes New Attorney to Charleston Office
Bowles Rice is pleased to welcome attorney W. Austin Smith to the firm’s Charleston, West Virginia office.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF WEST VIRGINIA: United States Attorney Mike Stuart Launches Public Service Announcements (PSAs)
United States Attorney Mike Stuart is launching two PSAs that speak directly to the people of West Virginia about priorities of the Department of Justice and the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of West Virginia – elder fraud and maintaining “tough on crime” efforts.
Special needs student sues Kanawha County Schools for not properly providing for students
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County student is suing the county school system and Kanawha County Schools Superintendent Ron Duerring after the student claims children are punished if they have special needs.
Companies sue insurance providers for denying alleged covered claim
WHEELING — Par Enterprises is suing Harco National Insurance Company for denying a claim from a covered incident.