News from January 2021
Teachers union plans to file legal action about state plan to go back to in-person learning
CHARLESTON – One of the state’s largest teacher unions says it will file an injunction regarding the state’s push to go back to in-person learning despite the continuance of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Man says he was fired by U-Haul while recovering on-the-job injury
CHARLESTON – A former U-Haul employee says he was fired while recovering from an on-the-job knee injury.
Lawsuit: Kroger reporting inflated prices on generic drugs
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) – Kroger is accused of a fraudulent pricing scheme to overcharge customers buying generic prescription medication.
Two school bus drivers cleared of wrongdoing for attending U.S. Capitol protest; federal lawsuit still pending
MARTINSBURG – Two Jefferson County school bus drivers who were suspended for attending the rally last week that led to the storming of the U.S. Capitol have been cleared of any wrongdoing.
Burd to head new merged oil and gas organization
CHARLESTON — Charlie Burd will now oversee the Gas and Oil Association of West Virginia, a new organization that was created by the merging of two oil and gas trade associations in the state.
NAACP, some Democrats want Morrisey out of office because of election lawsuit; AG says actions were 'absolutely appropriate'
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia NAACP and some Democratic lawmakers are calling for the removal and disbarment of state Attorney General Patrick Morrisey for his decision to support a Texas-based lawsuit about presidential election results.
This superintendent of schools needs some schooling
Someone needs to give Jefferson County Schools Superintedent Bondy Shay Gibson a civics lesson. Bus drivers Tina Renner and Pamela McDonald may be the ones to do it.
University High teacher says another teacher assaulted her in class full of students
MORGANTOWN – A Monongalia County teacher says a fellow educator assaulted her in a classroom full of students.
WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS: Supreme Court Statement About Law Student Who Died
Justices of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia would like to express sincere condolences to the family of Seth Allen Underwood, a second-year student at the West Virginia University College of Law, who died December 30.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN WEST VIRGINIA: U.S. Attorney Mike Stuart Issues Statement Regarding Violence at Nation's Capitol Building
The Rule of Law is paramount to the maintenance of freedom.
Carmichael: Thankful for the opportunity and pleased with the progress
At the conclusion of one’s term in office, what more can anyone ask but that one’s time in service will have made a profound and lasting impact toward improving the lives of people we serve and society as whole? I firmly believe this goal has been achieved.
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Takes Action Against Three Contractors
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced Wednesday he has taken enforcement action against three contractors who allegedly failed to complete projects or performed substandard work.
West Virginia, New Mexico AGs lead coalition wanting FDA progress update on opioid abuse
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas are leading a coalition of 48 attorneys general in pushing federal regulators to examine recent progress in their fight against opioid abuse.
UPDATE: Two school bus drivers suspended for attending Capitol rally sue county superintendent
MARTINSBURG – Two Jefferson County school bus drivers have sued the county school superintendent after they were suspended for attending the rally last week that led to the storming of the U.S. Capitol.
FLAHERTY SENSABAUGH BONASSO PLLC: Flaherty Sensabaugh Bonasso Announces Newest Members
Flaherty Sensabaugh Bonasso PLLC is pleased to announce that John McCartney, Shereen Compton McDaniel and Jason Proctor have been elected Member, effective January 1, 2021.
WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS: 2021 Interest Rate on Judgments and Decrees
The Administrative Office of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia has set the interest rate at 4 percent for judgments and decrees entered during the 2021 calendar year.
UPDATE: Wayne County delegate charged for taking part in storming of U.S. Capitol resigns
CHARLESTON – A newly elected Wayne County delegate now faces federal charges after taking part in storming the U.S. Capitol earlier this week has resigned.
Supreme Court grants writ of prohibition, saying lower court exceeded its powers
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that a lower court exceeded its powers when it certified a class while failing to thoroughly analyze before it making that determination.
Manchin poised to become one of the most important Washington players in wake of Georgia results
West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin is poised to become one of the most important players in Washington if the Democrats manage to grab the two Georgia Senate seats.
Federal judge reschedules Cabell, Huntington opioid trials for May 3
HUNTINGTON – The federal trial for three drug manufacturers accused of fueling the opioid epidemic has been rescheduled again.