News from July 2021
WVAJ appoints Charleston attorney as new president
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Association for Justice recently named a Charleston attorney as its new president for the 2021-2022 year.
WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS: Supreme Court Admits Lawyers
The following people were admitted to practice law in West Virginia during a virtual ceremony before the Supreme Court of Appeals, July 15.
WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS: Magistrate Woelfel Resigns to become Circuit Clerk
On Monday, Supreme Court Chief Justice Evan Jenkins released a statement on the resignation of Magistrate Michael “Mike” J. Woelfel, whose resignation was effective July 12, 2021.
FLAHERTY SENSABAUGH BONASSO PLLC: Michael Bonasso Named to International Who’s Who of Product Liability Defense Lawyers 2021
Flaherty Sensabaugh Bonasso is proud to announce that Member, Michael Bonasso, has been recognized by the international publication Who’s Who Legal for his accomplishments and experience in the practice of product liability defense.
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: How to Avoid a Rip-off When Renovating
Summer provides West Virginians with a great opportunity to complete home improvement projects, but before you can enjoy your renovated space, it’s important to carefully choose the right person or company to avoid getting ripped off.
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey To Hold Town Hall
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey will hold a town hall with citizens in the Mid-Ohio Valley to better understand the concerns of West Virginians.
Morrisey threatens lawsuit against Biden for 'uptick' in fentanyl coming to state
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General is bothered by “a dramatic uptick” in the amount of fentanyl coming into the state, and he says he might end up suing the Biden administration over it.
Virginia-based bank calls Justice's lawsuit against it a 'delay tactic'
BECKLEY – One of the financial institutions being sued by Gov. Jim Justice, his family and his businesses says the lawsuit is nothing more than a stall tactic.
Federal judge denies motion involving ARPA funds
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — A federal court judge denied a motion brought by 13 states to stop the enforcement of the American Rescue Plan Act.
Man sues rehab facility for pressure sores
FAYETTEVILLE — A man is suing Montgomery General Elderly Care Center for injuries during his stay at the facility.
Coal miner, wife sue companies for faulty respirators
PINEVILLE — A Wyoming County couple is suing 3M Company alleging faulty respirators caused him to develop a lung disease.
Couple sues companies, drivers for car accident
FAYETTEVILLE — A couple is suing several companies and employees for injuries sustained from a car accident.
Architectural firm sues West Virginia Building for breach of contract
HUNTINGTON — An architectural and engineering firm is suing The West Virginia Building alleging that the building and its owner owe more than $300,000 for renovations.
Class action alleges Nationstar violated state Consumer Credit and Protection Act
WHEELING — A woman filed a class action against NationStar Mortgage alleging West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act (CCPA) violations.
Couple sues Ford for defective truck
PINEVILLE — A couple is suing Ford Motor Company for a defective vehicle.
Widow blames lifeguard issues at Tri-County YMCA for husband's death
WINFIELD – A Putnam County widow claims improper lifeguard staffing, equipment and training at the Tri-County YMCA is the reason her husband died.
Frontier sues subcontractors for failure to complete work
PETERSBURG — Frontier West Virginia is suing Wilson Communications and Kramer Communications for negligence.
Marion County eighth-grader wins AG office's Kids Kick Opioid contest
CHARLESTON — An eighth-grade student's artwork has won Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's Kids Kick Opioids contest.
Couple sues General Motors for defective vehicle
PINEVILLE — A Pineville couple is suing General Motors alleging it failed to conform a vehicle to its warranty.
Morrisey officially rejects Purdue Pharma bankruptcy plan
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey says he will vote against confirming Purdue Pharma’s bankruptcy plan.