News from May 2023
Kanawha County Commission wants answers about opioid settlement money
CHARLESTON – The Kanawha County Commission is wanting to know when it will receive its share of opioid settlement money.
Cemetery company sued again, this time for burying man in wrong plot
CHARLESTON – A cemetery company has been named in yet another lawsuit, this time alleging it buried a man in the wrong plot.
Man sues hospital for injuries from procedure, hospital denies allegations
MOUNDSVILLE — A Marshall County man is suing Reynolds Memorial Hospital claiming he was injured during a procedure, but the hospital denies the allegations.
No more holdups on permitting
If we’re successful, we’ll get more West Virginians working, lower energy costs for consumers, and make our great state a destination for future investment and growth.
Man says credit union threatens illegal fees
CHARLESTON — A man claims Pioneer Appalachia Federal Credit Union is wrongfully threatening illegal fees on consumers.
Jackson Kelly announces Jackson Kelly Named West Virginia Law Firm of the Year by Benchmark Litigation
We are honored to announce that Benchmark Litigation named Jackson Kelly the 2023 West Virginia Law Firm of the Year.
Mother says autistic son was mocked, abused by Cabell school personnel
HUNTINGTON – A Cabell County woman says her autistic son was restrained, ridiculed, threatened and shoved by county school board employees.
Woman sues Classic Liquors after falling in parking lot
HUNTINGTON — A Huntington woman is suing Classic Liquors for injuries from a fall.
Woman sues ATV tour company for negligence
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing Mountaintop ATV Rentals & Tours claiming it was negligent and caused her injuries while she was on a guided tour.
Manchin working to reform permitting process for energy, mineral projects
As chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) conducted a hearing May 11 to examine ways Congress can update and expedite permitting.
AG's office warns consumers of jury duty phone scam
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office is warning consumers about a phone scam in which a person receives a call threatening arrest or other punishment for missing jury duty.
Putnam County couple sues companies for defective motorhome
CHARLESTON — A Putnam County couple is suing Thor Motor Coach for violations of the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act.
Julie Su is the right choice for West Virginia’s businesses and workers
Julie Su is the right choice for Secretary of Labor because she understands the importance of both business and labor, and that is why she has the support of everyone from the United Mine Workers to more than 250 business leaders.
State leaders critical of EPA proposal that could hurt power plants using fossil fuels
CHARLESTON – West Virginia leaders were quick to criticize proposed new carbon dioxide emission limits for power plants operated with fossil fuels.
AG’s office joins 18-state coalition urging Ohio Supreme Court to uphold abortion laws
COLUMBUS, Ohio — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and 17 other state AGs have filed an amicus brief in Preterm Cleveland v. Ohio in the Supreme Court of Ohio, urging the court to reject the challenge to Ohio’s Heartbeat Act and uphold the will of the people.
Parents file suit seeking to make W.Va. allow religious exemptions for vaccines
WHEELING – A group of parents have filed a lawsuit seeking to make West Virginia permit religious exemptions for vaccines to attend school.
Logan woman files first lawsuit accusing State Trooper of rape
CHARLESTON – The first of multiple alleged sexual assault victims of a West Virginia State Trooper has filed a lawsuit accusing him of rape.
Recent ICA decisions critical of Kanawha family court judge's behavior in court
CHARLESTON – The state Intermediate Court of Appeals has issued four recent memorandum decisions critical of a Kanawha Family Court judge, at least condemning her twice for her behavior in court.
Jackson Kelly announces Gretchen Callas receives 2023 Benchmark Litigation Award
Gretchen M. Callas was honored with the Impact Case Award from Benchmark Litigation at the Annual Awards Gala in New York City.
Residential property owner denies allegations in negligence complaint
CHARLESTON — LPM Real Estate denies the allegations against it in a lawsuit filed by a man who was injured on its property.