News from May 2021
Individuals sue Triad Hunter, SWN Production Company over gas, mineral rights
WHEELING — Three individuals are suing Triad Hunter and SWN Production Company regarding gas and mineral rights.
FLAHERTY SENSABAUGH BONASSON PLLC: 16 Flaherty Sensabaugh Bonasso Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers
Flaherty Sensabaugh Bonasso is pleased to announce that 16 of the firm’s attorneys have been named to the 2021 list of West Virginia Super Lawyers and Rising Stars.
DINSMORE & SHOHL LLP: Dinsmore Attorneys Top 2021 West Virginia Super Lawyers List
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP is happy to announce 25 of its attorneys have been named to the West Virginia Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists for 2021.
JACKSON KELLY PLLC: Twenty-Nine Jackson Kelly Attorneys Named to 2021 West Virginia Super Lawyers or Rising Stars Lists
Jackson Kelly PLLC announces that 29 of the Firm’s attorneys have been named 2021 West Virginia Super Lawyers or Rising Stars, which recognizes lawyers who have achieved a significant level of peer recognition and professional achievement.
BOWLES RICE LLP: Bowles Rice Attorneys Selected to Annual West Virginia Super Lawyers List
Bowles Rice is pleased to announce the selection of 21 attorneys named to the 2021 West Virginia Super Lawyers list.
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Shuts Down Plumber Accused of Ripping Off Consumers
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey won a lawsuit that prohibits a plumbing contractor from doing any future home improvement work.
With vested interest, Morrisey keeping watch on 'Big Three' federal opioid trial
CHARLESTON — The state Attorney General's office isn't a party to the landmark federal trial regarding the "Big Three" opioid distributors taking place just blocks from his state Capitol office, but Patrick Morrisey is keeping a close eye on the proceedings.
Morgantown and firefighters resolve issues related to shift differential pay
The city and 47 members of the International Association of Firefighters Local 313 jointly announced the resolution in a statement May 7. The agreement is contingent on Morgantown City Council approving the terms, but both parties say they anticipate that approval.
Woman says Walmart was negligent, caused injuries
MOUNDSVILLE — A woman is suing Walmart after she fell and was injured while on the store's property.
Man sues West Virginia Environmental Services for uncle's death
FAYETTEVILLE — A man is suing West Virginia Environmental Services and WVA Manufacturing for his uncle's death.
Family sues Antero for failing to pay gas royalties
WEST UNION — Eight individuals are suing Antero Resources alleging that it failed to pay royalties.
During testimony, official says Cabell Co. has data linking painkillers to illegal drug use
Meanwhile, the drug distributors -- McKesson, AmerisourceBergen and Cardinal Health -- sought to put the focus on the role of prescribers, as well as health officials' decision not to go after distributors earlier.
Judicial panel hears Loughry's appeal on juror's social media activity
RICHMOND, Va. — The panel of judges from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit heard an appeal regarding a juror's social media interactions during the trial of former state Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry.
Moundsville woman sues Wheeling Hospital for son's death
WHEELING — A Moundsville woman is suing Wheeling Hospital alleging they are responsible for the death of her son.
Woman sues Moses Chevrolet after falling on walkway
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing Moses Chevrolet alleging injuries when she fell on the defendant's walkway.
Couple sues Moses Ford and Ford Motor Company for defective vehicle
CHARLESTON —A couple is suing Ford Motor Company for a defective vehicle they purchased.
Morgantown files lawsuit to stop civil service hearing regarding firefighters' pay
MORGANTOWN – The City of Morgantown wants a circuit judge to stop a hearing regarding its decision to stop paying shift differential pay to firefighters.
Distributors object to Gupta's testimony on transition from prescription to street drugs
CHARLESTON – A historian of opioid use and drug policy testified, in a federal trial against three major opioid distributors Wednesday, about three principal opioid epidemics that preceded the ongoing crisis.
Man says WVU professor made false accusations against him
CLARKSBURG — A man says West Virginia University violated his freedom of speech and discriminated against him based on his age and race.
Kanawha County man sues employer for work injury
HUNTINGTON —A Kanawha County man has sued Metal Partners Rebar for injuries sustained from a work injury.