News from January 2021
Man says negligence of two podiatrists led to him having toe amputated
CHARLESTON – A Hernshaw man blames medical negligence of two podiatrists for him ultimately having his big toe amputated.
Widower blames Wheeling Hospital, doctor for negligence that lead to wife's death
WHEELING – A New Martinsville widower accuses Wheeling Hospital and a physician there of negligence leading to the death of his wife of 58 years.
State Supreme Court says government agency isn't immune from contract claims
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has ruled a government agency isn’t immune from contract claims.
Morrisey, Capito and others critical of Biden's early environmental moves
CHARLESTON – West Virginia leaders and others are concerned about some executive orders and other actions planned by President Joe Biden.
New WVU Law dean excited to call West Virginia home
MORGANTOWN — West Virginia University College of Law has selected a new dean after the departure of Gregory Bowman.
Citing safety concerns, teachers unions go to court to delay start of in-person education until next month
CHARLETON – The state's two largest teacher’s unions have filed complaints seeking to have the state Board of Education and others refrain from requiring in-person schooling until all school personnel receive a complete vaccination against COVID-19 and to allow county school boards to determine how and when in-person instruction and activity will resume.
Man says Bridgeport Equipment and Tool fired him after he sought workers' comp
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County man says he was fired from his job at Bridgeport Equipment and Tool after he was injured on the job and filed a workers’ compensation claim.
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EPA prodded to approve smog pollution plans
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – Five states and New York City are suing the Environmental Protection Agency, claiming they have struggled to meet air quality standards because of upwind pollution.
Monongalia County woman blames WVU Hospitals, doctors for her husband's death
MORGANTOWN – A Monongalia County woman blames West Virginia University Hospitals and two physicians for the death of her husband.
Wyoming County woman says doctor's misdiagnosis led to more injuries
MORGANTOWN – A Wyoming County woman says a misdiagnosis and improper treatment from a Monongalia County physician led to more injuries.
Stop over-naming and over-blaming
The asbestos lawyers tying up the dockets in West Virginia seem to have taken a cue from Dame Agatha Christie, blaming everyone in sight for the asbestos-related injuries allegedly suffered by their clients.
Following her historic judicial career, Workman looks forward to retirement
CHARLESTON – After a legal career highlighted by working to protect children, Margaret Workman rightfully is looking forward to having more time to be a grandmother in retirement.
Over-naming continues to be a problem in W.Va. asbestos cases, study shows
CHARLESTON – A new report calls West Virginia the epicenter for the over-naming of defendants in asbestos litigation, with one recent case having 210 defendants.
WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Application for Thirteenth Judicial Circuit vacancy
The Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission will receive applications immediately for the vacancy on the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit serving the County of Kanawha.
JACKSON KELLY PLLC: Statement on the Passing of George R. Farmer Jr.
Managing Member, Ellen S. Cappellanti, humbly offers the following statement on the news of George R. Farmer Jr.'s passing, “George Farmer was a skilled legal practitioner, dedicated WVU supporter, and a true Mountaineer.
STEPTOE & JOHNSON PLLC: Steptoe & Johnson Celebrates Career of Retiring Partner Patrick Deem
Patrick D. Deem has been practicing law for more than 50 years.
STEPTOE & JOHNSON PLLC: Susan Deniker appointed to West Virginia Independent Colleges & Universities Board of Directors
Susan Deniker, leader of Steptoe & Johnson's Labor & Employment Department, has been appointed to the board of directors of the West Virginia Independent Colleges & Universities.
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Appoints Chief Deputy
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced Friday his appointment of Senior Deputy Attorney General Douglas Buffington to the position of chief deputy.
Couple blames Mingo County attorney, former delegate for husband's injuries at party
WILLIAMSON – A Mingo County couple has sued an attorney and others, claiming the husband was severely injured when a porch railing at a building owned by the attorney broke.
South Charleston sues four companies following equipment issues at Community Center, Ice Arena
CHARLESTON – The City of South Charleston has sued four companies, saying they didn’t properly help when equipment failed at the city’s Community Center and Ice Arena.