News from February 2021
Estate blames Hardee's for ADA violations after man dies following fall outside restaurant
CHARLESTON – The estate of a South Charleston man blames his death on a Hardee’s restaurant for being grossly noncompliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Stuart stepping down as Southern District U.S. Attorney at the end of the month
CHARLESTON – Mike Stuart, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia, has announced his resignation after being asked to do so by the new administration.
Back-to-back lawsuits allege different wills are valid
PETERSBURG — Two lawsuits have been filed in Grant Circuit Court surrounding the will of a woman who died in 2020.
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey: Beware of Romance Scams
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey warns consumers to be cautious with online dating sites, particularly as many singles actively look for romance during and around Valentine’s Day.
WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: 2021 West Virginia State of the State Address
I sincerely hope everyone is doing as well as they possibly can be.
JACKSON KELLY PLCC: Member Bob McLusky Chairs EMLF Conference Feb. 16-18, 2021
Join Energy & Mineral Law Foundation (EMLF) for three days of timely topics addressing emerging issues for oil and gas, February 16-18.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE DISTRICT OF NORTHERN WEST VIRGINIA: U.S. Attorney Bill Powell announces his resignation
U.S. Attorney Bill Powell, of the Northern District of West Virginia, has announced his resignation effective midnight on February 28, 2021.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN WEST VIRGINIA: United States Attorney Mike Stuart Announces His Resignation
United States Attorney Mike Stuart announced he will resign as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia effective February 28, 2021.
Three men sue DHHR alleging health plans are discriminatory against transgendered individuals
HUNTINGTON —Three men are suing West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources Secretary Bill Crouch for discrimination, alleging the state's insurance plan does not provide the proper coverage for transgendered people.
Woman sues Kanawha Valley Regional Transit Authority for injuries
CHARLESTON — A woman who was injured while riding on a public bus is suing the Kanawha Valley Regional Transportation Authority for her injuries.
COVID and tax changes highlight session map, but legal reforms will be on agenda
CHARLESTON – There are many uncertainties as the 2021 West Virginia legislative session begins, but a few perennial legal reform ideas will be considered.
Love and online scams are in the air for Valentine's Day
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office is warning consumers to be cautious with online dating sites, particularly as many singles actively look for romance during and around Valentine’s Day.
Powell resigning as U.S. Attorney after being asked; Stuart still hasn't made announcement
CHARLESTON – The U.S. Department of Justice has asked both U.S. Attorneys from West Virginia for their resignations.
Clients of crooked lawyer lose effort to get attorneys fees from feds
CINCINNATI (Legal Newsline) – The federal government had reason to exclude medical reports from doctors involved in a lawyer’s social security scam, a federal court of appeals has ruled even though the attorney’s former clients have been given the chance to prove the reports are accurate.
Supreme Court denies Wayne Co. vacancy petition, appointed delegate can begin session Wednesday
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has denied a petition by the chairman of the Wayne County Republican Executive Committee, allowing the man recently appointed by Gov. Jim Justice to fill a House of Delegates seat to serve as the session begins Wednesday.
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Court won't allow former candidate to join Wayne County delegate vacancy case
CHARLESTON – On the eve of oral arguments, the state Supreme Court denied a former candidate’s motion to intervene in the case regarding the legality of the appointment to fill a House of Delegates vacancy from Wayne County.
Former employee says nursing home discriminated against him
HUNTINGTON — A former employee says Wayne Nursing & Rehabilitation Center discriminated against him and caused him to resign from his employment.
Woman says Charleston surgeon injured her during surgery
CHARLESTON —A Belva woman is suing a Charleston physician for causing her injuries while performing surgery.
Retired Wayne school garage employee says he was wrongfully accused in theft case
HUNTINGTON — A retired employee has sued the Wayne County Board of Education and others, saying he was wrongfully accused of obstructing an investigation into and taking party in a criminal conspiracy regarding theft of board property.