News from November 2022
Inmate sues state Division of Corrections following unprovoked attack
CHARLESTON — A man is suing the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation for an alleged unprovoked attack by correctional officers.
Charleston attorney settles college closing case for $3.1 million
CHARLESTON – A Charleston attorney has settled a class-action college closing case in Indiana for $3.1 million.
Attorney says she's relieved judge who displayed gun in court resigned
CHARLESTON – The attorney who says a circuit court judge pulled a gun out during a hearing says she is relieved he has resigned.
Attorney General Morrisey Fights to Keep Title 42 in Place
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey asked the United States District Court for the District of Columbia to permit a group of states led by Arizona and Louisiana to intervene in Huisha-Huisha v. Mayorkas, a case in which a judge terminated the Title 42 policy.
Supreme Court says insurance company can't intervene in wrongful death suit
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that an insurance company could not intervene in a wrongful death suit.
Man sues CSX for work injury
CHARLESTON — A South Charleston man is suing CSX Transportation claiming it violated the Federal Employers' Liability Act.
Man's estate blames CAMC for releasing mentally ill brother before fatal shooting
CHARLESTON – The estate of a man who was killed by his brother has sued CAMC, blaming the hospital for releasing the shooter who suffered from severe mental illness.
Huntington City Council approves final settlement with firefighters
HUNTINGTON – Huntington City Council has voted to approve the final settlement regarding holiday pay issues with a group of current and former firefighters.
Jury service is right and a priviledge
The WV Judiciary thanks the thousands of men and women who serve as jurors every year.
ICA continues to hit more milestones with first in-person oral arguments, opinions
CHARLESTON – November has been a month of some key firsts for the state’s new Intermediate Court of Appeals.
Couple sues Nationwide for failure to abide by insurance policy
CHARLESTON — A couple is suing Nationwide General Insurance Company alleging it failed to uphold its policies.
Supreme Court affirms lower court decision on gravesite injury case
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that a lower court erred in its application of the open and obvious doctrine, but still agreed with the court to grant summary judgment in the case.
Attorney General Morrisey Reminds Consumers to Exercise Caution When Shopping on Black Friday, Cyber Monday
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey reminds consumers to use caution, shop wisely and protect their personal information as the holiday shopping season accelerates with Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
Attorney General Morrisey Joins Bipartisan Letter Calling for Federal Officials to Extend Opioid Use Disorder Telehealth Services
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey joined a multistate bipartisan coalition in calling for federal officials “to permanently extend telehealth flexibilities after the expiration of the public health emergency for prescribing buprenorphine, one of three FDA-approved medications for treating opioid use disorder.”
Supreme Court suspends attorney for two years
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled to suspend the law license of a Clarksburg attorney after he was named in seven separate lawyer disciplinary proceedings in 2018 and 2019.
Supreme Court says negligence claim against school board can proceed
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that a student who claimed he was bullied for three years could proceed with his case on a negligence claim.
Conn. man sues oil, gas companies for failure to pay
CLARKSBURG — A Connecticut man who is the owner of oil and gas interests is suing Jay-Bee Oil & Gas for failure to pay him for his gas rights.
Mountaineer Gas sues cable companies for gas line damage
CHARLESTON — Mountaineer Gas Company is suing Genesis Utility Cable for failing to report gas line damage.
Hummel, circuit judge who displayed gun during hearing, resigns
CHARLESTON – A northern panhandle circuit judge who was the center of controversy earlier this year after displaying a gun while addressing defense attorneys during a hearing has resigned.
Senate president doesn't anticipate much change with legislative megamajorities
CHARLESTON – This month’s election didn’t see a red wave nationally, but West Virginia is a different story. And here, it wasn’t so much a red wave as a red tsunami.