News from 2021
Group of state financial officers target banks that boycott coal, oil, gas industries
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Treasurer Riley Moore is spearheading a 15-state coalition that plans to scrutinize and possible curb business with banks that adopt policies to cut off financing for the coal, oil and natural gas industries.
Supreme Court says injury was not compensable under workers' compensation board
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled a lower court rightfully found in favor of the Monongalia County Board of Education in a workers' compensation case.
Ohio woman sues Prudential Insurance for wrongful termination of benefits
HUNTINGTON — An Ohio woman is suing Prudential Insurance Company of America claiming it wrongfully terminated her benefits.
Bellwether jury wants pharmacies to pay for opioid mess; Walmart says trial was riddled with mistakes
CLEVELAND (Legal Newsline) - A federal jury has found three of the nation’s largest pharmacy chains liable for causing a "public nuisance" by filling too many opioid prescriptions in two Ohio counties, reviving a legal theory that is pushing thousands of cases nationwide but was recently rejected in two other closely watched cases.
Christopher Nahley Joins Steptoe & Johnson as of November 17, 2021
Christopher Nahley Joins Steptoe & Johnson as of November 17, 2021.
Woman says mortgage company for wrongfully applying fees to her escrow account
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing claiming they were negligent and have caused her to nearly lose her home.
Woman sues Mercer County Commission for injuries from courthouse fall
PRINCETON — A woman is suing Mercer County Commission claiming she was injured at the county courthouse.
Supreme Court says circuit court has ability to order injunctions, but they can't be overly broad
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals agreed with a lower court order precluding a party to a West Virginia lawsuit involving opioids from prosecuting collateral litigation in a sister state, however, it believes that injunction was overly broad.
Supreme Court Releases New Jury Orientation Video, Handbook, Proclaims November Juror Appreciation Month
Supreme Court Releases New Jury Orientation Video, Handbook, Proclaims November Juror Appreciation Month.
Attorney General Morrisey To Host Community Forum
Attorney General Morrisey To Host Community Forum.
Attorney Edward “Skipp” Kropp Receives Volunteer of the Year Honor from the Indiana Chamber of Commerce
Attorney Edward “Skipp” Kropp Receives Volunteer of the Year Honor from the Indiana Chamber of Commerce.
Woman says she was injured while shopping at Lowe's
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing Lowes Home Centers alleging she was injured while shopping at Lowes.
Attorney, paralegal sue state for intimidation, refusal to return property
CHARLESTON — Three lawsuits have been filed against the state alleging that after a Mingo County law office was broken into, sheriff's deputies intimidated the plaintiffs and would not return property.
Parents say teacher abused their 9-year-old special needs student
CHARLESTON – The parents of a Kanawha County student with special needs has filed a civil lawsuit against their son’s former teacher claiming she physically and emotionally abused the boy.
Man sues MonPower for wrongful termination
CLARKSBURG — A man is suing Monongahela Power Company for wrongful termination of employment.
Former employee sues Rosiak for wrongful termination
NEW CUMBERLAND — A woman is suing Rosiak LLC claiming she was injured at work and her employment was wrongfully terminated.
Justices say family judge who conducted search of man's home be censured, fined
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has decided to follow the Judicial Hearing Board’s recommendation for a Raleigh County family court judge who conducted a search of a man’s home following a post-divorce contempt hearing.
Supreme Court releases new jury orientation video, handbook and proclaims November as Juror Appreciation Month
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has released a new jury orientation video and updated juror handbook as well as proclaiming November as “Juror Appreciation Month” in West Virginia.
Instant Growth Hydroseeding sues Duck Hollow Golf Club for failing to pay for services
KINGWOOD — Instant Growth Hydroseeding is suing Duck Hollow Golf Club alleging that the golf club failed to pay nearly $5,000 for services performed.
Woman sues Premier Chevrolet for FLSA violations
CLARKSBURG – A woman is suing Premier Chevrolet Buick GMC of Morgantown alleging it wrongly exempted her from paying overtime pay.