News from 2021
Couple sues MN Carrier for car accident
FAYETTEVILLE — A couple is suing MN Carrier and one of its employees for a car accident that caused them both property damage and medical expenses.
Labor unions take Paycheck Protection Act law to state Supreme Court
CHARLESTON – Labor unions have asked the state Supreme Court to overturn legislation that they say is meant to harm the unions financially.
Man accuses Lendmark Financial of consumer credit violations
WILLIAMSON — A man is suing Lendmark Financial Services of West Virginia alleging the defendant violated the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act (CCPA).
Judge refuses mistrial in key opioid case despite jury shenanigans
CLEVELAND (Legal Newsline) - The judge overseeing a landmark opioid lawsuit against the nation’s largest pharmacy chains refused to declare a mistrial after a juror performed her own research on a topic plaintiff lawyers raised in cross-examination and shared her results with the rest of the jury.
New Remote Technology Project to Provide Safe Access in Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Cases to Begin in Kanawha
New Remote Technology Project to Provide Safe Access in Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Cases to Begin in Kanawha.
Remote program to help victims of domestic violence, sexual assault expands to Kanawha County
CHARLESTON – A pilot program to allow victims of domestic violence and sexual assault access the court system without being in the same room as their assailants has expanded to Kanawha County.
Man sues Police and Sheriff Support Alliance for TCPA violation
WHEELING — A man is suing the Police and Sheriff Support Alliance alleging it violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act when it called him when he was on the National Do Not Call Registry.
Freelance reporter sues Cabell officials for denying access to records
HUNTINGTON — A South Charleston freelance reporter is suing Cabell Circuit Clerk Jeffrey Hood and Cabell County Prosecutor Sean "Corky" Hammers alleging they denied him access to court records and documents.
Former WOWK sports anchor blames CAMC, doctor for injuries following gall bladder surgery
CHARLESTON – A former WOWK-TV sports anchor says a Charleston Area Medical Center physician failed to properly diagnose an injury resulting from gallbladder surgery, causing further injuries.
Attorney General Morrisey Observes International Charity Fraud Awareness Week
Attorney General Morrisey Observes International Charity Fraud Awareness Week.
U.S. Attorney Will Thompson Encourages West Virginians to Participate in DEA's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
U.S. Attorney Will Thompson Encourages West Virginians to Participate in DEA's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
Caleb Davis Joins Steptoe & Johnson PLLC as an Associate
Caleb Davis Joins Steptoe & Johnson PLLC as an Associate.
Attorney General Morrisey to Participate in National Drug Take Back Day
Attorney General Morrisey to Participate in National Drug Take Back Day.
Warner: Busting the filibuster 'would be devastating to our democracy'
CHARLESTON –Republicans were successful in blocking U.S. Senator Joe Manchin’s Freedom to Vote Act earlier this week thanks, at least in part, to Manchin’s staunch support of maintaining current filibuster rules.
Former server says she was sexually harassed while working at Cracker Barrel
CHARLESTON – A former Cracker Barrel server says she had to endure sexual harassment and a hostile work environment at the Cross Lanes location.
Man blames Cabell-Wayne Association of the Blind for brother's death
HUNTINGTON — A man is suing an unknown person and the Cabell-Wayne Association of the Blind for the death of his brother.
Couple sues St. Mary's for injuries resulting from change in insulin prescription
HUNTINGTON — A couple is suing St. Mary's Medical Center and Dr. Melin Moses for injuries sustained during a hospital admission.
Former Trump adviser wants settlement enforced, seeks to have ex-husband's attorney removed as trustee
WHEELING – A former adviser to President Donald Trump is asking a circuit judge to enforce a settlement agreement in a civil lawsuit about the division of assets related to her divorce, and she wants the judge to also remove her ex-husband’s attorney as a trustee.
Charleston attorney, law firm accused of not including couple in train derailment case
CHARLESTON – A Charleston attorney and his law firm are accused of failing to provide adequate representation to a Kanawha County couple.
Woman says she tripped, injured herself as she was leaving Lavalette Foodfair store
HUNTINGTON — Foodfair is being sued for injuries sustained by a patron who tripped when leaving the store.