News from July 2023
Inmate's estate says jail, medical staff played part in her death
CHARLESTON – The estate of a Logan County woman says negligence by both jail officers and medical staff led to her death.
Chuck Hudson Joins Steptoe & Johnson’s Charleston Office
J. Chuck Hudson has joined the Charleston office of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC as Of Counsel.
Judge awards woman more than $1 million for botched breast augmentation
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County judge has awarded a woman more than $1 million after she claimed a botched breast augmentation at a spa left her with permanent scarring and disfigurement.
Former employee sues AEP for discrimination
CHARLESTON — A Putnam County woman is suing American Electric Power Service Corporation for wrongful termination and discrimination.
Couple says Glasgow sewer system is faulty
CHARLESTON — A Glasgow couple is suing the town for a faulty sewer system that has caused them problems.
USAA sued for negligence after car accident
CHARLESTON — A man is suing United Services Automobile Association alleging negligence after a car accident.
Class action accuses prison health provider of denying inmates opioid addiction medication
HUNTINGTON – A potential federal class action lawsuit has been filed accusing a prison health care provider of routinely denying thousands of people medication to treat Opioid Use Disorder.
Man sues correctional officer for excessive force
CHARLESTON — A man is suing a correctional officer claiming he used excessive force and caused him harm.
Couple sues GM for defective vehicle
CHARLESTON — A couple is suing General Motors and Thornhill Superstore for violating the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act.
Mother says Capital High teacher disciplined special needs son by squirting water
CHARLESTON – The mother of a Kanawha County special needs student says her son was squirted with water by his teacher as a form of discipline.
Couple sues Putnam PSD, others for damaged water line that caused flood
WINFIELD — A Hurricane couple is suing the Putnam Public Service District claiming their home was flooded due to a line that was damaged.
Charleston mall sues tenant for failure to pay rent
CHARLESTON — The Charleston Town Center Mall is suing Wash Handmade Body Care for failing to pay rent and relinquish the property back to the owner.
Special needs student says he was sexually abused by Cabell Midland teacher for years
CHARLESTON – A former special needs student says he endured three years of “constant sexual abuse and assaults” by a Cabell County teacher.
West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals announces Intermediate Court of Appeals of West Virginia's First Year
On July 1, 2022, the Intermediate Court of Appeals of West Virginia began operation.
ICA again criticizes Kanawha Family Court judge
CHARLESTON – The state Intermediate Court of Appeals has issued another memorandum decision critical of a Kanawha Family Court judge for how she handles interviews with children in a case.
West Virginia State Bar announces In honor of Pride Month, we are so pleased to feature this June’s More Than a Lawyer nominee, the West Virginia State Bar’s LGBTQ+ Committee
In 2022, then-State Bar President Tom Scarr became aware the West Virginia’s State Bar was among a handful of states in the nation that did not have an LGBTQ+ diversity committee.
Chamber poll shows close GOP races for governor, attorney general
CHARLESTON – A new poll by the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce shows tight races in the 2024 Republican primary election for governor and attorney general.
Morrisey, other AGs want EPA to reconsider proposed stricter tailpipe emissions standards rules
CHARLESTON — West Virginia's Patrick Morrisey and other state attorneys general are calling the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed new rule on car tailpipes as “unlawful and misguided,” and is urging the agency to reconsider.
Dinsmore & Shohl announces Dinsmore Welcomes Experienced Insurance Law Attorney to Wheeling, W.Va. Team
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP is pleased to announce Melanie Norris has joined the Firm’s commercial litigation practice group as a partner of counsel, with an emphasis on representing clients in the insurance industry.
Jackson Kelly announces Taunja Willis-Miller Named New Chair of WVU BOG
The West Virginia University Board of Governors has named Jackson Kelly’s own Taunja Willis-Miller Chair of the Board.