News from 2023
Board recommends reprimand for family court judge who is now retiring at end of '23
CHARLESTON – The state Judicial Hearing Board recommends a second Eastern Panhandle family court judge be reprimanded for violations of three rules of the Code of Judicial Conduct.
Estate blames PrimeCare for poor care that led to man's jail suicide
CHARLESTON – The estate of a Mercer County man blames inadequate healthcare for his suicide while incarcerated.
Proud of our Isaiah Robinson
We are very proud of our Isaiah Robinson!
McCuskey exits governor's race, now running for AG
CHARLESTON – State Auditor J.B. McCuskey has dropped out of the race to be West Virginia’s next governor. Now, he plans to run for state Attorney General.
AG’s office files brief supporting restart of Mountain Valley Pipeline
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s has filed a brief asking the U.S. Supreme Court to take action to restart construction of the Mountain Valley Pipeline.
Wheeling attorney faces three counts of violating rules of conduct
CHARLESTON – A Wheeling attorney has been charged with three counts of violating the rules of conduct for attorneys.
Man sues nursing home for father's injuries, death
CHARLESTON — A man is suing Sweetbriar Assisted Living for his father's injuries and death.
DOH sues Western Express for guardrail damages
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Department of Transportation Division of Highways sued Western Express claiming one of its employees damaged a guardrail in an accident.
Hauppauge Properties sues Italian Grille & Deli for failure to pay rent
WINFIELD — Hauppauge Properties is suing Italian Grille & Deli claiming it failed to pay rent and must vacate its property.
Manchin and Capito: Please stop the government from hurting W.Va. veterans
Unfortunately, in West Virginia, there are few healthcare options for veterans suffering from PTSD – across the entire state, veterans only have access to four VA medical centers.
W.Va.’s GOP D.C. delegation file USSC amicus brief to restart Mountain Valley Pipeline construction
WASHINGTON – West Virginia’s three Republican representatives in Washington joined six other GOP lawmakers in filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court to support completion of the Mountain Valley Pipeline and to stop activist attempts to block its construction.
Sellaro Enterprises sues Walgreens for failure to vacate after lease expired
CHARLESTON — Sellarro Enterprises is suing Walgreens for failure to vacate the premises in a timely manner.
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.