News from 2020
Morrisey asks residents to help eradicate human trafficking
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has recognized January as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month and urges all citizens to take an active role in eradicating this growing criminal industry.
Parkersburg firefighters claim city doesn't properly pay them for holiday work
PARKERSBURG – Members of the Parkersburg Fire Department have filed a lawsuit claiming the city hasn’t paid them properly for time worked on holidays.
Former Kroger manager claims retaliation for worker's comp claim, age discrimination
MOUNDSVILLE – A former Kroger store manager alleges he was discriminated against and fired due to his age and because of a workers' compensation claim.
Physicians file lawsuit over allegations they owe First Choice American Community credit union
WHEELING – More than a dozen physicians are suing First Choice America Community Federal Credit Union alleging they no longer owe on a debt.
Raleigh County woman claims GM failed to comply with manufacturer's warranty
BECKLEY – A Raleigh County woman is seeking a replacement vehicle from General Motors over allegations the Chevrolet vehicle she purchase is defective.
Wheeling homeowner alleges her basement continued to leak after paying Ohio contractor $9,000 for repairs
MOUNDSVILLE – The owner of a Wheeling property alleges an Ohio contractor improperly installed waterproofing materials in the basement of her Wheeling home after she paid them $9,000.
WEST VIRGNIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Defends State’s Right-To-Work Law
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey expressed optimism Wednesday after arguments to uphold the state’s right-to-work law, believing his office put forth a strong case before the state Supreme Court of Appeals on why the measure is constitutional.
WEST VIRGNIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Continues Push to Eradicate Human Trafficking
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has recognized January as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month and urges all citizens to take an active role in eradicating this growing criminal industry.
WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS: Chief Justice Armstead Presents Budget Request That is $4 Million Less Than Five Years Ago
Supreme Court Chief Justice Tim Armstead presented a budget request that is $4 million less than the court system’s budget five years ago.
DINSMORE & SHOHL LLP: Dinsmore Promotes 18 Attorneys to Partner
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP is proud to announce 18 attorneys were elected to partnership effective Jan. 1, 2020.
DINSMORE & SHOHL LLP: Dinsmore Leadership Changes Look to the Future
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP is kicking off 2020 with a wave of changes within its leadership ranks.
Status hearing for Huntington, Cabell federal opioid cases set for Jan. 27 in Charleston
CHARLESTON — A federal judge has set a status conference for Huntington and Cabell County’s opioid lawsuits that have been sent back to West Virginia.
Wheeling law firm donates $37,000 to charity
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — Bordas & Bordas announced it made a large donation to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Pittsburgh in a partnership with the Pittsburgh Steelers for the 2019-2020 season.
Roush files lawsuit alleging discrimination
CHARLESTON — A top administrative law judge filed a lawsuit against the West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner and the West Virginia Division of Personnel alleging it discriminated against her based on her gender.
Lawsuit filed by former Berkeley Heights Elementary School teachers' aides against media dismissed
MARTINSBURG – A lawsuit filed against more than a dozen media companies by two teachers' aides involved in the alleged abuse of special needs students in Berkeley County was dismissed.
Intermediate appellate court again tops legislative talk about legal reform
CHARLESTON – As the 2020 legislative session gets into gear, it seems the creation of an intermediate appellate court again will be the top legal reform topic facing lawmakers.
Woman claims Mercer County physician's negligence caused bowel injury
PRINCETON – A Monroe County couple is seeking damages from a Princeton physician for complications the wife endured from a surgery.
Guardian of Hilltop Center resident alleges facility failed to prevent multiple falls
FAYETTEVILLE – A Fayette County nursing facility is alleged to have failed to provide a safe environment for a resident who fell multiple times.
Cornelius has questions about Justice-related charities; Governor dismisses claims
CHARLESTON – The chairman of the Wood County Republican Executive Committee questions whether charitable groups associated with Gov. Jim Justice that have raised nearly $117 million have filed all of the proper paperwork with the state.
Blankenship thanks Berger after she refuses to void his federal conviction
BECKLEY – A federal judge ignored a magistrate’s recommendation to void Don Blankenship’s 2015 conviction. In response, Blankenship thanked the judge for doing so.