News from 2023
Woman sues Highland Hospital for wrongful termination
CHARLESTON — A Clay County woman sued Summit BHC West Virginia alleging she was wrongfully terminated from her employment.
Mother sues property owner for son's severe burn injuries
MOUNDSVILLE — A woman is suing Crystal's Real Estate Investments for injuries sustained at a property it owned and was rented by an individual.
Blankenship wants U.S. Supreme court to hear defamation case
WASHINGTON – Attorneys for former Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review a Fourth Circuit Court opinion in his defamation case against Fox News and other media outlets.
Disciplinary Counsel recommends family court judge be suspended for rest of her term
CHARLESTON – Special Judicial Disciplinary Counsel is recommending an Eastern Panhandle family court judge be suspended without pay for the rest of her term for multiple violations of the Code of Judicial Conduct.
Jackson Kelly announces 23 Jackson Kelly Attorneys Named Super Lawyers or Rising Stars in West Virginia
Jackson Kelly PLLC is pleased to announce that 23 of the Firm’s attorneys have been named 2023 West Virginia Super Lawyers or Rising Stars, which recognizes lawyers who have achieved a significant level of peer recognition and professional achievement.
Nurse sues former employer for wrongful termination
CHARLESTON — A nurse is suing her former employer claiming she was wrongfully terminated from her employment because she had a disability.
Man says Arch Resources breached oral contract, caused damages
GRAFTON — A Grafton man is suing Arch Resources alleging it breached a contract with him.
Justice-owned companies ask Va. judge to set aside confessed judgments, grant a trial
MARTINSVILLE, Virginia – Companies owned by Gov. Jim Justice have asked a Virginia judge to set aside 11 confessed judgments totaling more than $300 million.
Ohio County Commission approves settlement with deputies over pay issues
WHEELING – The Ohio County Commission has approved an agreement settling backpay litigation with county deputies and civilian Sheriff’s Department employees.
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.
Man says credit union threatens illegal fees
CHARLESTON — A man claims Pioneer Appalachia Federal Credit Union is wrongfully threatening illegal fees on consumers.
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.
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.