News from 2021
Morrisey makes closing arguments in Purdue Pharma bankruptcy case
NEW YORK — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey argued for greater accountability and more resources for West Virginia in closing arguments at Purdue Pharma’s bankruptcy hearing.
Judgment day for Magistrate Clayton
“Hardest pill I had to swallow was learning that, no matter how good you could be to someone, no matter how much you love them, they can & will turn their back on you & there’s absolutely nothing you can do but suck it up & keep moving forward.”
Morgantown man released as he awaits trial for U.S. Capitol siege
WASHINGTON – A West Virginia man charged in the assault of a U.S. Capitol police officer during the January 6 insurrection has been released on bond as he awaits trial.
Missing cellphone at heart of police brutality suit found after two years
CLARKSBURG — A cellphone at the heart of a federal lawsuit against the City of Westover and two police officers has been found after being lost for nearly two years.
Fayette County Commission sues companies for water contamination
CHARLESTON — The Fayette County Commission filed a lawsuit against the National Grid NE Holdings 2 and others for contaminating Loop Creek.
Wayne County man sues FedEx for injuries from accident
WAYNE — A man says FedEx is responsible for an accident in Fort Gay that caused him injuries.
Farrell, other trial lawyers take advantage of tax friendly rules in Puerto Rico
On the verge of collecting his share of $2 billion in fees from the $26 billion opioid settlement, Huntington attorney Paul T. Farrell did what a growing number of fellow trial lawyers have done: He moved to Puerto Rico.
Eight Bowles Rice Attorneys Receive 2022 “Lawyer of the Year” Award
Eight Bowles Rice Attorneys Receive 2022 “Lawyer of the Year” Award.
Former Moundsville officer says she was harassed for 12 years while on the force
MOUNDSVILLE – A former Moundsville police officer claims she was subjected to harassment and ridicule based on her gender for her entire 12-year career with the force.
Twenty-Eight Flaherty Sensabaugh Bonasso Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers®
Twenty-Eight Flaherty Sensabaugh Bonasso Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers®.
23 Dinsmore Attorneys Named ‘Lawyer of the Year’ by Best Lawyers®
23 Dinsmore Attorneys Named ‘Lawyer of the Year’ by Best Lawyers®.
Jackson Kelly PLLC Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2022
Jackson Kelly PLLC Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2022.
Firm Attorneys Named Among The Best Lawyers in America for 2022
Firm Attorneys Named Among The Best Lawyers in America for 2022.
Dozens of coal miners sue companies over black lung diagnoses
WILLIAMSON —Dozens of coal miners are suing a dozen companies they claim caused them to suffer from lung diseases.
Man sues Lowe's after mower overturns on him, fractures spine
ELKINS —A man is suing Lowe's Home Centers for injuries sustained while he was working.
Man sues AutoZone for car accident by employee
FAYETTEVILLE — A man is suing AutoZone alleging its employee was responsible for a car accident that caused him injuries.
WVCALA releases Dirty Dozen list of delegates
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse recently released its annual Dirty Dozen list of delegates that have received the most contributions from the personal injury lawsuit industry.
Morrisey leads 20-state push against rewrite of federal gun laws
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich are leading a 20-state coalition in arguing against the Biden administration’s proposed regulation of firearm parts.
Woman sues Select Portfolio Services for predatory lending
PRINCETON —A woman is suing Select Portfolio Servicing for breach of contract, fraud and violations of the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act.
Judge denies requests in unemployment benefits suit
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha Circuit Court judge denied a request for a temporary restraining order and a writ of mandamus in a lawsuit against Workforce West Virginia for unemployment benefits related to the pandemic.