News from October 2021
McGinley's estate files wrongful death lawsuit against AEP, others following fatal crash
CHARLESTON – The estate of prominent Charleston attorney Sean McGinley has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against AEP and an auto auction company following his June death in a traffic accident on Interstate 79.
Conference to Focus on Women and the Law
Conference to Focus on Women and the Law.
WVCALA announces Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week
According to West Virginia Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse, lawsuits continue to have a negative impact on our economy and reduce access to affordable healthcare for West Virginians.
Day-long conference on women in law takes place Monday in Charleston
CHARLESTON — A day-long conference will be held Monday to encourage women to become lawyers and judges.
Man sues laundromat after employee attacked him with baseball bat
CHARLESTON — A man is suing Montgomery Coin Laundry alleging he was injured by one of its employees.
Woman sues South Charleson for injuries at Rec Center
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing the city of South Charleston for injuries she sustained while she was at the South Charleston Recreation Center.
Legal expert: Employers have right to require vaccinations and can fire unvaxxed workers
CHARLESTON – The apparent firing of a popular television anchor for allegedly refusing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine has sparked social media discussion about an employer’s right to mandate the vaccine.
W.Va. Chamber strongly opposes IRS reporting proposal regarding banking activity
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce opposes an IRS reporting proposal the Biden Administration is trying to add to the budget reconciliation bill pending in Congress.
Letter from former Republican official calls Unger's magistrate appointment illegal
CHARLESTON – The former chairman of the Wood County Republican Executive Committee says a recent Eastern Panhandle judicial appointment is illegal.
Morrisey, other AGs support Senate efforts to protect children using social media
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a group of 52 attorneys general in supporting efforts by a U.S. Senate committee to protect the wellbeing of children — particularly their mental health — while they use social media.
Woman receives shock while playing video poker at Mardi Gras Casino & Resort
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman says she was shocked while visiting the Mardi Gras Casino & Resort, but it unfortunately wasn’t because she hit the jackpot.
Wyoming County couple says Gilbert funeral home, employee mishandled body of stillborn son
WILLIAMSON – A Wyoming County couple says a Gilbert funeral home and one of its employees mishandled the body of their stillborn son.
Former Marshall cheerleader sues Huntington, officer for excessive force; defendants want case dismissed
HUNTINGTON — In a lawsuit filed by a Marshall University student against the City of Huntington over alleged excessive force by an officer, the city alleges that it and the officer have qualified immunity and want the lawsuit dismissed.
Woman says Locomote Express driver sexually assaulted her during delivery
PINEVILLE – A Wyoming County woman has sued Locomote Express after she says one of its former drivers sexually assaulted her.
Supreme Court Admits Lawyers
Supreme Court Admits Lawyers.
Attorney General Morrisey Opinion Distinguishes Legal Roles of Local Health Boards, Officers
Attorney General Morrisey Opinion Distinguishes Legal Roles of Local Health Boards, Officers.
Backstage worker says ice skater portraying 'Moana' character Maui hit him with a boat
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County man says a skater portraying Maui from the animated film “Moana” hit him with a boat during a 2020 Disney on Ice performance.
Attorney General Morrisey to Host Morgantown, Fairmont Town Halls
Attorney General Morrisey to Host Morgantown, Fairmont Town Halls.
Partner Michelle Salter Joins Dinsmore in Morgantown, Expands Firm’s National Immigration Practice
Partner Michelle Salter Joins Dinsmore in Morgantown, Expands Firm’s National Immigration Practice.
Steptoe & Johnson’s Michelle Teppo Elected to Lead National Association of Lease and Title Analysts
Steptoe & Johnson’s Michelle Teppo Elected to Lead National Association of Lease and Title Analysts.