News from 2020
UPDATE: Morrisey, union announce nearly $1 million for Fairmont Regional employees
FAIRMONT — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office is asking Marion County and Fairmont city officials to further investigate the recent closing of Fairmont Regional Medical Center.
Justices partially reverse ruling in McDonald's chicken sandwich libel, slander case
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals partially reversed, partially confirmed and remanded a circuit court ruling in lawsuit involving McDonald's and a customer who claimed libel and slander in a dispute over a chicken sandwich.
Study: Class action lawyers often take more money from settlements than class members
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - A detailed examination of eight years of consumer class actions in federal court found that consumers received only a tiny fraction of the money awarded in those cases while plaintiff lawyers frequently claimed a bigger share of the settlement than their clients.
Justices say court reporting service rightfully granted summary judgment in case against attorney
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals found that a circuit court rightfully granted summary judgment in a case involving a West Virginia attorney and a court reporting service.
FLAHERTY SENSABAUGH BONASSO PLLC: Temporary Changes to the Business Loan Program and Paycheck Protection Program
Small businesses have been adversely affected since the COVID-19 outbreak, notably due to forced government closings and lack of economic stimulation during this time.
Justices side with circuit court in denying motion to compel arbitration
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that a circuit court rightfully denied a motion to dismiss or compel arbitration in a case involving Yesterday Delivery Service.
Supreme Court says circuit court correct in upholding New Jersey judgment
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals found that a circuit court did not err when it found that West Virginia was obligated to give "full faith and credit" to a New Jersey judgment against a man who was living in West Virginia at the time of the lawsuit.
Schwartz donates cloth masks to health care workers at St. Mary's Medical Center
HUNTINGTON – Bill Schwartz wanted to find a way to help during this Coronavirus pandemic, but he wasn’t exactly sure how.
BAILEY & GLASSER LLP: Webinar: Consumer Financial Regulatory and Litigation Fallout from the COVID-19 Crisis, with Richard Cordray and John Roddy
How will regulatory agencies like the CFPB, FTC, and State Attorneys General react to the consumer financial impacts of COVD-19?
Kanawha judge signs order allowing ankle bracelets for Coronavirus patients who refuse to quarantine
CHARLESTON –Kanawha Circuit Court's chief judge has signed an order requiring people who have tested positive for Coronavirus to be required to wear an ankle bracelet if they refuse to self-quarantine.
BAILEY & GLASSER LLP: COVID-19: The Small Business Reorganization Act and CARES Act
We are living in unprecedented times, with businesses across all industries reporting cash shortages and fear of failure as result of the broad shutdowns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
BAILEY & GLASSER LLP: COVID-19: Use of E-Signatures and Remote Online Notarizations
In the wake of the continued havoc caused by COVID-19, many businesses, under mandatory shelter-in-place orders or voluntary social distancing measures, have been forced to encourage or mandate remote working for their employees and restrict in-person meetings or gatherings in order to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF WEST VIRGINIA: Department of Justice makes $850 million available to help public safety agencies address COVID-19 pandemic
The Department of Justice announced that it is making $850 million available to help public safety agencies respond to the challenges posed by the outbreak of COVID-19.
Supreme Court says circuit court rightfully dismissed Berkeley assessment appeals case
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals found that Berkeley Circuit Court is without discretion on a matter involving a company and the Berkeley County Board of Assessment Appeals.
Armstead hopes to continue positive path for Supreme Court
CHARLESTON — Supreme Court Chief Justice Tim Armstead believes the state Supreme Court has come a long way in the 1.5 years since he joined the court, and he hopes to continue down that path on the court.
Sixth Annual Duane Ruggier MS Golf Tournament still scheduled for May
The Sixth Annual Duane Ruggier MS Golf Tournament still is scheduled for May 18 at Sleepy Hollow Golf Club in Hurricane.
Supreme Court extends emergency status to May 1; Kanawha Judicial Annex closure extended
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court has extended the Judicial Emergency because of the Coronavirus pandemic through May 1. Also, Kanawha County officials said April the Kanawha County Judicial Annex will remain closed until at least April 27. Seven Judicial Annex employees and one spouse of an employee all have tested positive for Coronavirus.
Even homeowners could be in danger of lawyers trying to cash in on coronavirus
They’ve already sued cruise ship operators, soap manufacturers and insurance companies, but COVID-19 will give entrepreneurial lawyers plenty more opportunities to make money by targeting nursing homes, hospitals, pharmaceutical manufacturers, retailers and possibly even homeowners over the disease.
Morrisey warns of utility scam circulating amid Coronavirus pandemic
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is urging consumers to be wary of impostors claiming to work for utility companies and threaten to shut off service, even as several public utilities have suspended terminations for nonpayment during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Woman claims her blood clot filter implant fragmented, traveled into heart
WILLIAMSON — The distributors and manufacturers of a filter designed to keep blood clots from going to other areas of the body is facing a suit by a woman whose filter broke into pieces and traveled into her heart.Christina Shepherd filed a complaint Jan. 10 in the Mingo County Circuit Court against C.R.