News from 2020
Citing Coronavirus concerns, federal judge pushes back opioid trial to October
CHARLESTON – Citing the Coronavirus pandemic, a federal judge has granted a “modest extension” pushing back the start of the trial in cases filed by the City of Huntington and Cabell County against three major opioid distribution companies.
Morrisey says Bureau of Prisons won't transfer COVID-19 prisoners to two W.Va. quarantine facilities
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and local Preston County officials have been told no prisoner testing positive for Coronavirus will be transported to FCI Hazelton in Preston County.
UPS employee says she repeatedly was discriminated against, bypassed for job by former WVU football star
CHARLESTON – A United Parcel Service employee says she has been a repeat victim of discrimination by the company and was unfairly bypassed for a promotion when the job was given to a man once known as the “Runaway Beer Truck.”
New protocols allow state courts to begin gradual return to normal May 18
CHARLESTON – State courts across West Virginia will begin a gradual return to normal on May 18 after state Supreme Court Chief Justice Tim Armstead issued a new order and protocols to guide judges, attorneys and parties through the process of stepping out of Coronavirus pandemic procedures put in place in mid-March.
Deitzler Foundation donates another $100,000 to United Way to help food service workers amid pandemic
PARKERSBURG — The Deitzler Foundation made a $100,000 donation to the United Way of the Mid-Ohio Valley's COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund. That was a few weeks after the foundation, created by Harry and Kathe Deitzler, made its initial $25,000 donation to the fund.
Supreme Court rules Marshall didn't discriminate by denying former professor tenure
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court has ruled that Marshall University did not discriminate against a former associate professor by denying him tenure.
Oak Hill nursing home faces wrongful death claim
FAYETTEVILLE — An Oak Hill nursing home is facing a wrongful death claim filed by the estate of a former resident alleging negligent care.
Former Goodwill employee claims she was fired for taking time off for medical treatment
HUNTINGTON — A former Goodwill worker alleges she was fired for needing time off for medical treatment due to her health condition in violation of the Family Medical Leave Act.
Some businesses fear possibility of lawsuits as state slowly opens up post-pandemic
As businesses across West Virginia slowly begin to reopen, some do so with the fear of litigation. State Sen. Eric Tarr (R-Putnam) said he fears his and other small businesses across the state will be vulnerable to advantageous trial attorneys.
Morrisey, other state leaders call for better testing at prison quarantine sites
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito and Congressman David B. McKinley in calling upon the federal government to better equip two in-state prisons currently in use as Coronavirus quarantine sites for the U.S. Bureau of Prisons.
Federal judge denies Woody Williams’ temporary restraining order for book
HUNTINGTON — A federal judge has denied a motion for a temporary restraining order by Hershel "Woody" Williams regarding a book recently published.
JACKSON KELLY PLLC: Thirty-One Jackson Kelly Attorneys Named to 2020 West Virginia Super Lawyers or Rising Stars Lists
Jackson Kelly PLLC is pleased to announce that 31 of the Firm’s attorneys have been named 2020 West Virginia Super Lawyers or Rising Stars, which recognize lawyers who have achieved a significant level of peer recognition and professional achievement.
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Promotes Safe Giving Amid COVID Pandemic
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey urged generous consumers to give during the coronavirus pandemic but to do so safely.
BAILEY & GLASSER LLP: New Developments Impacting Bankrupt Debtors in Applying for PPP Loans under New SBA Authority
The Small Business Administration, which administers the Paycheck Protection Program, has issued rules denying PPP Funds to debtors in bankruptcy cases.
BAILEY & GLASSER LLP: Bicycle Safety During National Distracted Driver Awareness Month
Bcycling remains a favorite form of exercise for a lot of people in the US. In 2018, cyclists in the US increased to an all-time high of 47.88 million which includes riders as young as age 6..
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF WEST VIRGINIA: U.S. Attorneys and FBI Warn of Potential Fraud Surrounding SBA Loans
The United States Attorney’s Offices of the Northern and Southern Districts of West Virginia, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the U.S. Small Business Administration are asking small business owners to be aware of possible scams relating to the CARES Act.
Couple alleges poor lighting at Wheeling YMCA led to wife's fall, injuries
WHEELING — A Martins Ferry, Ohio, couple sued the YMCA in Wheeling, alleging poor lighting led to the wife's fall.
Former Rish Equipment employee claims he was fired due to his age, replaced with younger worker
PRINCETON — A West Virginia man claims he was illegally fired from Rish Equipment Company due to his age.
AG's office reaches $3.9M settlement with Johnson & Johnson over surgical mesh, hip replacement claims
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has reached a $3.9 million settlement with Johnson & Johnson regarding allegations that two of its specialty corporations engaged in unlawful, unfair and deceptive conduct in the marketing of surgical mesh devices and hip replacement systems.
AG warns residents to be wary of charity, CARES Act check scams amid pandemic
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office is urging consumers to be safe when donating during the Coronavirus pandemic.