News from 2022
Woman blames WVU Hospitals for son's permanent birth defects
MORGANTOWN – A Monongalia County mother blames substandard medical care for permanent birth defects suffered by her son.
Morrisey leads another coalition against SEC's 'woke' ESG rule
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is leading a 21-state coalition in filing formal comments regarding a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission proposed rule that would add onerous requirements for investment funds that consider Environmental, Social and Governance factors in their investment decisions.
Attorney General Morrisey Joins 12-State Coalition in Letter to EPA Taking Issue With Clean Water Act Rule Modification
Attorney General Morrisey Joins 12-State Coalition in Letter to EPA Taking Issue With Clean Water Act Rule Modification.
Pa. woman sues Walgreens for injuries from parking lot fall
ELKINS — A Pittsburgh woman is suing Walgreens claiming she was injured while at one of its locations in West Virginia.
Used car business sues auto repair company for breach of contract
CHARLESTON — Evan's Used Cars is suing C & E Auto Repair for breach of contract.
Couple sues manufactured home maker for negligence, breach of contract
WAYNE — A Crum couple is suing CMH Homes Inc. alleging breach of contract on a manufactured home.
Federal judge grants class certification, grants preliminary approval in Cabell retiree case
HUNTINGTON — Federal Judge Robert C. Chambers has prelimiarily approved a class-action lawsuit settlement between Cabell Huntington Hospital and retirees who claimed it misrepresented its retiree health and welfare benefits.
We are excited to welcome attorneys Christopher Cox and Andrew Stonestreet to the firm
We are excited to welcome attorneys Christopher Cox and Andrew Stonestreet to the firm.
Law firm to give away school supplies, backpacks for students
CHARLESTON — For attorney Brooks West, giving back to the community is something he cares deeply about, which is why his law firm is giving away backpacks full of school supplies to children on Thursday.
Man says he was fired after asking for COVID protections from employer
CHARLESTON – A man says he was fired near the start of the COVID-19 pandemic because he refused to meet clients without proper protection.
Cabell County man says water company fired him because of his age
CHARLESTON – A Cabell County man accuses West Virginia-American Water Company of age discrimination.
Larry Pack to join Gov. Justice’s Administration as Senior Advisor
Larry Pack to join Gov. Justice’s Administration as Senior Advisor.
Late attorney's wife files medical malpractice suit over his death
CHARLESTON – The wife of a respected Charleston attorney has filed a wrongful death lawsuit, alleging a doctor was negligent in caring for him before he suffered a fatal heart attack earlier this year.
Capito's efforts kept EPA from getting $45 million for anti-energy regulations
WASHINGTON – Before the House passage today of the Senate’s $750 billion Biden-backed health care, tax and climate bill, one provision of the bill drew some extra attention from Sen. Shelley Moore Capito.
Attorney General Morrisey Joins in Multistate Letter to BlackRock on Use of Pension Funds
Attorney General Morrisey Joins in Multistate Letter to BlackRock on Use of Pension Funds.
Man sues St. Mary's for malpractice during procedure
HUNTINGTON — A man is suing St. Mary's Medical Center alleging medical malpractice occurred during a surgical procedure at the hospital.
Woman says employment was wrongfully terminated
WINFIELD — A woman is suing Nippon Thermostat of America alleging she was discriminated against and wrongfully terminated from her employment.
Hummel recuses himself from all EQT cases; prosecutor says he sees no criminal activity
NEW MARTINSVILLE – The circuit judge who allegedly pointed a gun at an attorney during an EQT oil and gas royalties hearing has recused himself from hearing other cases involving the company.
AG's office announces multimillion-dollar settlement with Rite Aid
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has announced a settlement that may add up to $30 million with Rite Aid to resolve a lawsuit that alleged the pharmacy chain failed to maintain effective controls against diversion and it contributed to oversupply of opioids in the state.
Permanent Attorney Advisor in Charleston, WV
Permanent Attorney Advisor in Charleston, WV.