News from 2021
Man sues Putnam County officers for illegal search of his home
HUNTINGTON — A Putnam County man is suing four officers and the Putnam County Commission for their search of his home in 2019.
Man sues STAT EMS for injuries from car accident
PINEVILLE —A man is suing STAT EMS alleging it and one of its drivers caused him injuries in a car accident.
Parents sue Bluefield State College for daughter's injuries
PRINCETON — The parents of a high school swim team member who was attending practice at Bluefield State College are suing over injuries sustained on its property.
Fayette County Hosts Family Treatment Court Opening
Fayette County Hosts Family Treatment Court Opening.
Chief Justice Establishes Advisory Council for Intermediate Court of Appeals
Chief Justice Establishes Advisory Council for Intermediate Court of Appeals.
Steptoe & Johnson Member Alexandria Lay Appointed by Governor Jim Justice to Serve on Glenville State College Board of Governors
Steptoe & Johnson Member Alexandria Lay Appointed by Governor Jim Justice to Serve on Glenville State College Board of Governors.
Lawyers Fund for Client Protection Committee Meeting
Lawyers Fund for Client Protection Committee Meeting.
Attorney General Morrisey, Secretary of State Warner Announce Court Victory in Elections Case
Attorney General Morrisey, Secretary of State Warner Announce Court Victory in Elections Case.
Third child sues Horace Mann over abuse by teacher, aides
CHARLESTON — The family of a third child has filed a lawsuit against Kanawha County Board of Education alleging a special needs child was abused at Horace Mann Middle School.
Huntington law firm announces new website
Lamp Bartram Levy Trautwein Perry & Powell PLLC is pleased to announce the launch of the law firm’s new, updated website.
Justice companies, Carter Bank file motion to dismiss federal lawsuit
CHARLESTON – Companies owned by Gov. Jim Justice and a Virginia-based bank have asked that a federal lawsuit regarding nearly $400 million in loans be dismissed.
MonPower sued by property owners for breach of contract, negligence
NEW MARTINSVILLE — A couple is suing Monongahela Power Company alleging breach of contract and negligence by its employees.
UMWA trustees sue Justice companies for failing to pay retirement benefits
BECKLEY — Four trustees of the 1992 United Mine Workers of America benefit plan are suing three coal companies owned by Gov. Jim Justice's family alleging that the organizations failed to pay beneficiary premiums for the plan.
Fourth Circuit overturns earlier ruling, says state ballot placement process is fine
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and Secretary of State Mac Warner are celebrating a court ruling that says a state law about election ballot listing.
Mom blames jail, medical staff for death of daughter having mental crisis
CHARLESTON – A woman’s estate blames her death on improper care while being held in the Southwestern Regional Jail.
Cabell parents file lawsuit against school boards over inconsistent COVID protocols
CHARLESTON — Cabell County parents are suing the county and state boards of education for their inconsistent COVID-19 policies.
Federal judge to approve $10 billion Purdue Pharma bankruptcy plan
WHITE PLAINS, New York – A federal bankruptcy judge has given conditional approval to a $10 billion bankruptcy plan for Purdue Pharma to settle more than 3,000 lawsuits about the company’s role in the national opioid crisis.
Legislative leaders ask Morrisey for opinion about vaccination requirements
CHARLESTON – Legislative leaders have asked state Attorney General Patrick Morrisey to issue a formal opinion about vaccination requirements and how the state Constitution would affect such policy.
Justice, attorney say settlement reached with Carter Bank over personally guaranteed loans
CHARLESTON – Gov. Jim Justice and one of his attorneys say companies owned by his family have reached a settlement with a Virginia-based bank over nearly $400 million in loans.
AG's office warns consumers of promotion scam
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office is warning of a promotion scam that deceives consumers and lures them into providing cash or personal information in exchange for fraudulent discounts, upgrades or billing credits.