News from February 2021
Fiancée of unarmed Roane man killed by deputy files lawsuit against him, county
SPENCER – The fiancée of a man who was shot and killed by a Roane County sheriff’s deputy in 2019 has filed a lawsuit against the deputy and the county commission.
Morrisey says he's ready to fight Biden administration's environmental, fossil fuel policies
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey says he will work to protect the state from federal overreach under President Biden. He also said the opioid epidemic and broadband access are big priorities for his third term.
STEPTOE & JOHNSON PLLC: Steptoe & Johnson PLLC Joins First Law International Referral Network
Steptoe & Johnson PLLC is the latest law firm to join First Law International (FLI), a global network of more than 100 law firms operating in jurisdictions around the globe.
WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Justice submits legislation to make West Virginia a haven for remote workers by reforming corporate tax laws
Gov. Jim Justice announced that he has submitted to the West Virginia Legislature a bill that will reform West Virginia’s corporate income tax laws to make West Virginia a haven for remote workers from all across the country.
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Reminds Consumers to Research Tax Prep Services
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey reminded consumers Thursday to be cautious and to protect personal information when preparing and filing their taxes for the April 15 deadline, particularly since some tax preparers offer remote assistance due to COVID-19.
WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS: New Items on Supreme Court Website, YouTube
Two annual reports have been added to the West Virginia Judiciary website and a new video has been added to the West Virginia Judiciary YouTube Channel.
WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS: Supreme Court Budget Request Is Less Than Five Years Ago
The West Virginia judicial system budget request for the 2021-22 fiscal year is less than the fiscal year 2017 budget, Supreme Court Chief Justice Evan Jenkins told the House Finance Committee in a meeting Friday.
COVID liability immunity bill passes state Senate, heads to House of Delegates
CHARLESTON — The state Senate has passed a bill that would provide immunity from civil litigation regarding COVID-19 matters.
State Supreme Court budget request is less than five years ago
CHARLESTON – The 2021-22 budget request for the state Supreme Court is less than the one for the Fiscal Year 2017.
Woman says cheeseburger from Applebees gave her food poisoning
CHARLESTON – A Charleston woman says an undercooked cheeseburger from Applebee’s led to food poisoning, medical treatment and lost work.
State Supreme Court disbars attorney with history of legal issues
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has disbarred a Huntington attorney following similar action in New York and Washington, D.C.
Florida man sues Barboursville Moose Lodge after intoxicated woman injures him in car accident
HUNTINGTON — A Florida man is suing Barboursville Lodge No. 2586, Loyal Order of Moose after he was injured in a car accident.
Former police officer with other legal woes accused of excessive force, violating man's rights
CHARLESTON – A former police officer and firefighter already facing legal problems has been accused of using excessive force against and violating the rights of a Kanawha County man.
Justices to decide key parts of how state opioid cases will be handled by Mass Litigation Panel
CHARLESTON – The future of key aspects of the “most complex” opioid cases being handled by the state Mass Litigation Panel is in the hands of the state Supreme Court.
Intermediate appeals court bill clears Senate Judiciary, heads to Finance Committee
CHARLESTON – The state Senate Judiciary Committee has passed the bill to create an intermediate court of appeals.
Morrisey warns against price gouging during state of emergency
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is warning against price gouging during a state of emergency declared February 16 in response to snow and ice across portions of West Virginia.
Asbestos still is a big problem, and West Virginia is no exception
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama – We like to think of asbestos as a problem of the past, something that has been “done away with” back in the '80s and '90s. But sadly, for hundreds of thousands of Americans, it is still very much at the front of the mind.
Couples sues CVS for injuries suffered from fainting after flu shot
HUNTINGTON — A Wood County couple is suing CVS Pharmacy and a pharmacist for injuries sustained after receiving a flu shot.
Two more students sue Barbour County school board for threats by classmate
PHILIPPI — Two Philip Barbour High School (PBHS) students are suing the Barbour County Board of Education alleging that
Drug companies say Cabell, Huntington should be limited by statute of limitations
BLUEFIELD – A one-year statute of limitations should limit the damages Cabell County and the City of Huntington can seek from three large drug distributors, according to attorneys for the companies.