News from 2023
Attorneys from West Virginia representing Bama basketball player in NYT libel suit
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Two attorneys with West Virginia roots are representing University of Alabama basketball player Kai Spears in his lawsuit against The New York Times for a story published in March.
West Virginia to lead the nation with 50-state solutions for election security
Thanks to technology and the uniform efforts of all 55 county clerks, confidence in our elections has never been higher.
Woman says Big Lots caused injuries by failing to maintain walkways
MOUNDSVILLE — A McMechen woman is suing Big Lots for injuries she sustained while on its property.
Union sues business for ERISA violations
CHARLESTON — A local plumber's union is suing JBus Plumbing Heating and Air for violations of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act.
Morrisey joins coalition pushing bill to classify fentanyl analogues as Schedule I drugs
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office has joined a 23-state coalition in a letter urging U.S. Senate leadership to pass the HALT Fentanyl Act.
Judge OKs recusal request by Kanawha prosecutor in possible Carper case
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha Circuit Court judge has approved a request from the county prosecutor’s office to be recused from any possible criminal cases against County Commission President Kent Carper.
Hutchison retiring from state Supreme Court at end of 2024
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Supreme Court Justice John Hutchison says he is retiring when his term ends at the end of 2024.
Facing charges and impeachment, Boone Co. prosecutor resigns
MADISON – Boone County Prosecuting Attorney Donna Taylor has resigned amidst an investigation into her “incompetence and neglect of duty.”
Justice blames politics after DOJ lawsuit targets 13 coal companies
WASHINGTON – The Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against 13 coal companies owned by West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice’s family for unpaid civil penalties and reclamation fee debts.
Plastic surgeon wants Medicaid fraud claims dismissed
CHARLESTON — Bali Plastic Surgery is asking Kanawha Circuit Judge Carrie Webster to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources alleging Medicaid fraud.
Man sues convenience store for injuries in parking lot
HUNTINGTON — A man is suing Pilot Travel Centers for injuries he sustained while lawfully on the property.
Board recommends reprimand for Eastern Panhandle family court judge
CHARLESTON – The state Judicial Hearing Board recommends an Eastern Panhandle family court judge be reprimanded for violations of two rules of the Code of Judicial Conduct.
Group of AGs filing brief over Florida school district 'trampling' parental rights
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a coalition of 21 state attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in support of two Florida parents who were stripped of their fundamental and longstanding right to direct the upbringing and care of their child when officials at Leon County Schools secretly held meetings with their child about gender identity.
Man sues Putnam County Commission for injuries
WINDFIELD — A man is suing the Putnam County Commission claiming it is responsible for an accident that caused him injuries.
Former inmate sues WVDOC for injuries
CHARLESTON — A man is suing the West Virginia Division of Corrections claiming he was injured by a correctional officer who used excessive force.
Mother says jail, medical staff didn't do enough to prevent son's suicide
CHARLESTON – The mother of an inmate who committed suicide says jail and medical personnel failed to properly take care of his mental health issues
Woman says she was sexually harassed by Tudor's Biscuit World co-worker
CHARLESTON – A Cabin Creek woman says she was a victim of “severe and pervasive” sexual harassment by a Tudor’s Biscuit World co-worker.
Morrisey joins multistate brief against Biden Administration over migrant mass release
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined 22 other attorneys general in an amicus brief, urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit to deny the Biden administration’s bid to stay a preliminary injunction against the parole of illegal migrants into the United States.
Bailey Glasser LLP announces Congratulations to our 2023 LCLD Pathfinder – Panida Anderson
As we continue to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month, we would like to celebrate one of our very own attorneys and a member of the AAPI community, Panida Anderson, on being named a 2023 Legal Council for Legal Diversity (LCLD) Pathfinder!
Driver says United Dairy told him to drive overweight truck on route
CHARLESTON — A truck driver is suing United Dairy for negligence and outrageous conduct after he was told several times to drive an overweight truck on his route.