News from August 2023
Employee sues Upshur County EMS for discrimination
BUCKHANNON — An employee is suing Upshur County Emergency Medica Services Inc. for discrimination
Dunbar settles fatal police brutality civil suit for $2 million
CHARLESTON – The City of Dunbar has agreed to settle a fatal police brutality civil lawsuit with the estate of a man who was killed while in custody.
Moore applauds S&P Global's decision to ditch ESG credit rating scores
CHARLESTON – West Virginia State Treasurer Riley Moore has praised S&P Global Ratings for its recent decision to discontinue issuing Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) credit indicators as part of its ratings analyses.
Morrisey leads letter critical of EPA’s proposed new rule on power plants
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is leading a coalition of 21 states opposing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed new rule on existing coal-, natural gas- and oil-fired power plants.
Steptoe & Johnson Names New Managing Member for Morgantown Office
Steptoe & Johnson PLLC has named J. Brooke Kamicker the Managing Member of the firm’s Morgantown office.
Petition to reclaim Washington Redskins NFL name gains momentum
The Washington Redskins were renamed the Commanders in 2022
West Virginia doctrine that can boost damages awards intact after court challenge
A federal appeals court has fortified a West Virginia policy that aims to level the playing field between policyholders and insurance companies in litigated claims, but critics say such policies ultimately increase the cost of insurance.
U.S. Attorney’s Office Supports National Night Out
United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld and his staff celebrate National Night Out on Tuesday, August 1.
Hosted a social event for young lawyers
The West Virginia State Bar’s Young Lawyer Section, in conjunction with Counsel Connections, hosted a social event last Thursday for young lawyers.
Couple blames West Virginia American Water for costly 18-month leak
CHARLESTON – A Charleston couple blames West Virginia-American Water for a pipe leak that caused hundreds of thousands of dollars of damage to their home and property.
Woman files lawsuit against company for car accident
CHARLESTON — A Mineral Wells woman is suing Rokstad Power and one of its employees for a car accident that caused damages and injuries.
Attorney sues insurance carrier, contractor for negligent bathroom remodel
CHARLESTON — A South Charleston woman is suing State Automobile Mutual Insurance Company for breach of contract and negligence after a bathroom remodel caused a flood.
ICA once again criticizes Kanawha Family Court judge
CHARLESTON – The state Intermediate Court of Appeals recently issued another memorandum decision critical of a Kanawha Family Court judge for how she handled a contempt order in a child custody dispute.
Family of man killed along I-81 sues State Police
CHARLESTON – A man has sued the West Virginia State Police, saying State Troopers unlawfully detained and killed his father earlier this year in an incident that has garnered national attention.
Justice, company ordered to pay $3.5 million to satisfy bank loan
CHARLESTON – A circuit judge has ordered Gov. Jim Justice and one of his companies to pay more than $3.5 million to a bank to take care of three loans that were not fully paid.
Woman says DOH negligently performed road maintenance
CHARLESTON — A Sissonville woman is suing the West Virginia Department of Transportation, Division of Highways alleging she was injured due to negligent road work.
Kanawha County man sues mortgage loan servicer for failing to recognize payoff
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County man is suing Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing for failing to recognize he paid off his mortgage loan.
Man sues former employer for discrimination
CHARLESTON — A man is suing Central West Virginia Regional Airport Authority for discrimination.
NorthStone sues for breach of contract
CHARLESTON — Northstone Insurance Company sued Pena Masonry alleging it breached its contract when it failed to pay more than $25,000.
Morrisey leads brief asking U.S. Supreme Court to examine Chevron doctrine
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is leading a coalition of 27 states in a brief asking the U.S. Supreme Court to overrule – or at least clarify — the doctrine known as Chevron deference.