News from April 2022
Morrisey co-leads coalition against federal firearm accessory ban
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is co-leading a 22-state coalition asking the U.S. Supreme Court to take a case against the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives rulemaking that would criminalize a firearm accessory that thousands of gun owners currently use.
West Virginia State Bar Bridge the Gap Seminar on April 11, 2022
West Virginia State Bar Bridge the Gap Seminar on April 11, 2022.
State witness in West Virginia opioid trial says marketing of drugs aggressively over the top
A professor of pharmacy marketing told a West Virginia courtroom that the selling of opioid drugs by sales reps was designed to expand market share of the drugs and result in profits - a central argument state attorneys intend to show as the causation of an epidemic.
Mountain State Oral & Facial Surgery says wrongful death claims should be dismissed
HUNTINGTON — Mountain State Oral and Facial Surgery contended a plaintiff that filed a wrongful death lawsuit failed to state a claim and the lawsuit should be dismissed.]
Supreme Court to Hear Cases at WVU College of Law
Supreme Court to Hear Cases at WVU College of Law.
Widow says healthcare providers failed to diagnose husband's bladder cancer
CHARLESTON – The widow of a Kanawha County man has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against a healthcare facility, a doctor and a certified physician’s assistant for failing to diagnose his bladder cancer.
Construction company wants breach of contract lawsuit dismissed
WAYNE — Miller Recreational Cabins denied allegations against it in a breach of contract claim and is seeking to have the lawsuit dismissed.
Two Ironworkers union members say they haven't been paid properly
WHEELING – Two members of an Ironworkers local say they haven’t receive all of the pay promised to them.
Gov. Justice requests new list of names from JVAC for Intermediate Court of Appeals appointment
Gov. Justice requests new list of names from JVAC for Intermediate Court of Appeals appointment.
Couple sue Southwestern Energy, contractors for continuous trespass
WHEELING – An Ohio County couple have filed a lawsuit alleging an energy company and its contractors continuously trespass on their property adjacent to an oil and gas well pad.
Mother says CAMC physician permanently scarred daughter with procedure
CHARLESTON – A Jackson County woman blames a CAMC physician for permanently scarring her daughter.
Historian in opioid trial says mistakes repeated in flooding market with pills
CHARLESTON – Plaintiff attorneys in a lawsuit accusing opioid manufacturers of causing a drug epidemic in West Virginia produced a witness who seemed to suggest that those who don’t learn from history are doomed to repeat it.
Judge denies motion to dismiss, saying it's too early to consider
WHEELING – A circuit court judge has denied a defendant’s motion to dismiss the plaintiff’s amended complaint in a workplace injury lawsuit, saying it was premature to consider such a request.
Governor appoints Bunn to state Supreme Court
CHARLESTON – C. Haley Bunn has been appointed to the state Supreme Court. Gov. Jim Justice made the announcement April 6. Bunn, a native of Oceana in Wyoming County, is a former federal prosecutor.
Flaherty Welcomes Back Attorney, Kiersan S. Lockard
Flaherty Welcomes Back Attorney, Kiersan S. Lockard.
At manufacturer trial, plaintiff attorneys portray prescription opioids as dangerous
CHARLESTON – On the second day of a trial accusing opioid manufacturers of causing an drug epidemic in West Virginia, plaintiff attorneys sought to undercut a central defense contention – that prescription drugs are safe and effective in dealing with pain.
Three file sexual harassment lawsuits against female supervisor
CHARLESTON – Three current and former employees have filed lawsuits against a property management company, accusing a female supervisor of sexual harassment.
Man says he was injured on the job by faulty hydraulic hose
HUNTINGTON – A former City of Huntington employee says he was severely injured on the job by an improperly made hydraulic hose.
Defendant denies allegations, files counterclaim in lawsuit about antique vehicle
WAYNE — American Classic Restorations is denying allegations against it in its answer to a complaint filed last year in Wayne Circuit Court and filed a counterclaim in the case.
BTI Names Nelson Mullins to 2022 Client Service A-Team
BTI Names Nelson Mullins to 2022 Client Service A-Team.