News from March 2021
Coalition of AGs sue U.S. Treasury over tax cut provision in COVID relief package
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is part of a 13-state coalition that has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Treasury regarding states’ ability to cut taxes despite a provision in the most recent COVID-19 release package.
Woman says CAMC failed to prevent family member's pressure sores
CHARLESTON — A woman says Charleston Area Medical Center failed to prevent pressure sores and other related skin injuries from her family member.
Man blames tree service for injuries from falling limb
CHARLESTON — A Huntington man is suing Top Notch Tree Service after he was struck by a falling tree limb.
Man says F-150 he bought at Todd Judy Ford was a lemon
CHARLESTON — A man is accusing Ford Motor Company of selling him a vehicle and then refusing to conform to its warranties.
Supreme Court says lower court was right to refuse attorneys fees to either party
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals found that a lower court rightfully denied a motion for attorney's fees and expenses.
Man sues Blackstone Energy for wrongful termination
PINEVILLE - A former employee is suing Blackstone Energy Ltd. alleging he was wrongfully terminated from his employment.
Man sues Adell Polymers for wrongful termination
PETERSBURG — A Hardy County man says Adell Polymers and its plant manager wrongfully terminated his employment.
Amended intermediate court bill passes W.Va. House, heads back to Senate
CHARLESTON – An amended bill that would create a new intermediate appellate court has passed the House of Delegates and now heads back to the state Senate.
Judge issues order, stay as FBI investigates South Charleston police brutality incident
CHARLESTON – A federal judge has issued a protective order and stay in an alleged South Charleston Police brutality case because the incident is being investigated by the FBI.
Family court judge receives public admonishment for social media posts and comments
CHARLESTON – A family court judge has been publicly admonished for social media postings and comments she made regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and the January siege of the U.S. Capitol.
FLAHERTY SENSABAUGH BONASSO PLLC: In Memoriam – Carmine J. Cann
Carmine Cann was passionate about his family and friends, about his community and about his work. A native of Clarksburg, Carmine practiced law with his father upon graduating from West Virginia University College of Law in 1954.
WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Justice submits legislation to create State Recovery and Hope Office
Gov. Jim Justice announced that he has submitted to the West Virginia Legislature a bill that will create an all-new State Recovery and Hope Office.
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey's Mobile Office Sets April Stops for Eastern Panhandle
Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced a representative from his office will meet with Eastern Panhandle residents in April to discuss consumer-related issues and answer any potential questions.
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Pushes Back Against Unconstitutional SEC Disclosure Initiative
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey pushed back against efforts that would force companies to make policy statements unrelated to their financial performance, an unconstitutional requirement that he argues would serve a political agenda and trample upon free speech.
WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS: Three Justices to Attend Boone-Lincoln Treatment Court Graduation for 20 Individuals and Families
Supreme Court Chief Justice Evan Jenkins, Justice Beth Walker and Justice Tim Armstead attend a treatment court graduation ceremony at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 24 for individuals and families from Boone and Lincoln Counties.
Firefighters issue no-confidence vote in Morgantown city manager
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown firefighters have issued a vote of no confidence in the new city manager and say they will file additional lawsuits for retaliation.
Streamlined intermediate appeals court bill hits House floor
CHARLESTON – An amended bill that would create a new intermediate appellate court is being heard by the House of Delegates.
State Supreme Court says circuit court didn't exceed its authority
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals sided with a Monongalia Circuit Court judge in a case alleging the court exceeded its authority.
Man sues Tri-State Emergency Physicians for wife's death
WHEELING — A man is suing Tri-State Emergency Physicians for the death of his wife's death.
Man dies from sudden hypoglycemia episode at Clarksburg VAMC
CLARKSBURG — A man is suing the federal government alleging his father suffered from hypoglycemia and died while at the Louis A. Johnson Veterans' Affairs Medical Center in Clarksburg.