News from October 2023
Woman says she was a victim of racial discrimination at Sam's Club
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman says she was a victim of racial discrimination and harassment while working at Sam’s Club.
Disciplinary hearing for Wheeling attorney postponed
CHARLESTON – The state Lawyer Disciplinary Board has continued a hearing regarding a Wheeling attorney who has been charged with three counts of violating the rules of conduct.
Attorneys for lawsuits against Capitol Flea Market work toward settlement
CHARLESTON — An attorney representing the plaintiffs in two lawsuits filed against the Capitol Flea Market for damages says counsel for both parties are working cooperatively.
Attorney General Morrisey's Office Argues in Defense of Save Women’s Sports Act in Federal Appeals Court
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office on Friday defended West Virginia’s Save Women’s Sports Act and its district court victory earlier this year in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.
Breakfast with the Firm on November 1, 2023
Stop by before class on Wednesday, November 1, to have breakfast with the firm, Oxley Rich Sammons, PLLC from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. in the main lobby.
U.S. Attorneys Thompson and Ihlenfeld Applaud Funding Announced During Domestic Violence Awareness Month
As part of the monthlong observance of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, United States Attorneys Will Thompson and William Ihlenfeld are proud to announce that the Department of Justice’s Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) awarded $340,618 to West Virginia to bolster coordinated community responses aimed at bringing an end to domestic violence, as well as sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking.
Church sues woman's estate for money it says was promised
CHARLESTON – A Charleston church says it is owed 15 percent of a woman’s estate.
Mingo County woman says faulty hedge trimmer caused injuries
CHARLESTON – A Mingo County woman says she was injured by a faulty hedge trimmer.
4th Circuit upholds ruling that family court judge didn't have immunity
RICHMOND, Virginia – A federal appeals court has affirmed a lower court ruling that said a Raleigh County family court judge was not entitled to judicial immunity after she stopped a 2020 court hearing to search a man’s home without a warrant.
College of Law grads, alumni bond over bar exam
WVU College of Law alumni Ben Vanston and Jacob Trombley became friends through an unlikely matchmaker: the West Virginia bar exam.
Fight among factions in GOP women's group results in lawsuit
WILLIAMSON – A fight among two groups calling themselves the West Virginia Federation of Republican Women has resulted in a lawsuit.
AG’s office argues in defense Save Women’s Sports Act in federal appeals court
RICHMOND, Virginia – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office defended the state’s Save Women’s Sports Act and a previous district court victory during arguments before the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals.
W.Va. man awaits decision for damages from wrongful imprisonment
CHARLESTON — A West Virginia man who was wrongly convicted of murder and finally released from prison is now awaiting a decision by the Legislative Claims Commission on money for damages for being forced to endure prison for 14 years.
Intermediate appellate court partially reverses lawsuit involving trust, W.Va. attorney
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals partially affirmed and partially reversed an appeal between an attorney and a trust.
W.Va. Supreme Court dismisses appeal brought by school board
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals dismissed an appeal involving a minor who was inappropriately touched while at school.
Three lawsuits blame highway construction company for fatal wreck
CHARLESTON – A highway construction company has been sued in three lawsuits for a fatal Logan County accident.
U.S. Attorney Ihlenfeld marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month
United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld marked Domestic Violence Awareness Month today by highlighting the important work of two organizations helping to combat the problem in the region.
Attorney General Morrisey Joins Coalition Asking SCOTUS to Review Horseracing Case
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey joined a coalition of states and private parties in asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review a case involving the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA).
Estate accuses CAMC, WVU of negligence in man's death
CHARLESTON – The estate of a Kanawha County man blames negligent medical care for his death.
Woman's estate accuses attorneys, law firms of legal malpractice
HUNTINGTON – The estate of a Wayne County woman accuses two attorneys and law firms of legal malpractice.