News from July 2023
Judge gives defendants more time after plaintiffs change gas royalty class four years into litigation
WHEELING – A federal judge has given the defendants in a natural gas royalties case a little more time to fulfill discovery requests after the plaintiffs changed the proposed class four years after filing the original complaint.
Big U.S. Supreme Court victories for West Virginia and the nation
In these cases, we stood for what is right and just. It’s not often that you go 5-0 at the U.S. Supreme Court in such a short period of time — but we have a good team that fights effectively for West Virginia citizens.
Quick action by Secretary of State officials thwarted illegal company takeover
CHARLESTON – An official in the West Virginia Secretary of State’s office says there were red flags when a man came into his office earlier this year and allegedly tried to illegally wrestle control of a mining company from its proper owner.
U.S. Supreme Court overturns MVP construction halt
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey celebrated the decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a hold on the construction of the Mountain Valley Pipeline.
Woman sues former employer for wrongful termination, discrimination
LEWISBURG — A Greenbrier County woman and former employee says Great American Barrel Company discriminated against her and wrongfully terminated her employment.
Webster County couple sues GM for defective vehicle
CHARLESTON — A Webster County couple is suing General Motors alleging the vehicle they purchased was defective.
Jury sides with Australian coal operator in $1M contract dispute
WELCH – A McDowell County jury has ruled in favor the owner of a coal company after a contractor had accused him of not paying nearly $1 million for services.
Discussing the West Virginia Family Treatment Courts
The Family Treatment Court State Advisory Committee met on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, to discuss West Virginia Family Treatment Courts.
Board recommends reprimand for family court judge who is now retiring at end of '23
CHARLESTON – The state Judicial Hearing Board recommends a second Eastern Panhandle family court judge be reprimanded for violations of three rules of the Code of Judicial Conduct.
Estate blames PrimeCare for poor care that led to man's jail suicide
CHARLESTON – The estate of a Mercer County man blames inadequate healthcare for his suicide while incarcerated.
Proud of our Isaiah Robinson
We are very proud of our Isaiah Robinson!
McCuskey exits governor's race, now running for AG
CHARLESTON – State Auditor J.B. McCuskey has dropped out of the race to be West Virginia’s next governor. Now, he plans to run for state Attorney General.
AG’s office files brief supporting restart of Mountain Valley Pipeline
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s has filed a brief asking the U.S. Supreme Court to take action to restart construction of the Mountain Valley Pipeline.
Wheeling attorney faces three counts of violating rules of conduct
CHARLESTON – A Wheeling attorney has been charged with three counts of violating the rules of conduct for attorneys.
Man sues nursing home for father's injuries, death
CHARLESTON — A man is suing Sweetbriar Assisted Living for his father's injuries and death.
DOH sues Western Express for guardrail damages
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Department of Transportation Division of Highways sued Western Express claiming one of its employees damaged a guardrail in an accident.
Hauppauge Properties sues Italian Grille & Deli for failure to pay rent
WINFIELD — Hauppauge Properties is suing Italian Grille & Deli claiming it failed to pay rent and must vacate its property.
Manchin and Capito: Please stop the government from hurting W.Va. veterans
Unfortunately, in West Virginia, there are few healthcare options for veterans suffering from PTSD – across the entire state, veterans only have access to four VA medical centers.
W.Va.’s GOP D.C. delegation file USSC amicus brief to restart Mountain Valley Pipeline construction
WASHINGTON – West Virginia’s three Republican representatives in Washington joined six other GOP lawmakers in filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court to support completion of the Mountain Valley Pipeline and to stop activist attempts to block its construction.
Sellaro Enterprises sues Walgreens for failure to vacate after lease expired
CHARLESTON — Sellarro Enterprises is suing Walgreens for failure to vacate the premises in a timely manner.