News from 2023
State panel clears Texas attorney following 'logistical mistake'
CHARLESTON – A Texas attorney who says a judge pulled a gun on her in court last year has been cleared of any wrongdoing in a matter that went to the state Office of Lawyer Disciplinary Counsel because of a “logistical mistake.”
Company that held rights to boxing match sues bars that pirated event
CLARKSBURG — Joe Hand Promotions Inc. filed three lawsuits against businesses it claims pirated sporting events to show at their bars.
Woman alleges she was injured by car crash caused by Masontown employee
KINGWOOD — A woman is suing Masontown alleging she was injured in a car accident caused by a town employee in a town-owned vehicle.
Three complaints claim injuries from car accident
WAYNE — Three lawsuits allege Todd Case Trucking and one of its employees are responsible for a car accident that caused injuries.
Former employee sues Wayne Co. Commission for wrongful termination, discrimination
WAYNE — A Cabell County woman is suing the Wayne County Commission alleging she was wrongfully terminated from her job after she sustained a workplace injury.
Man says Grafton negligently maintained its sewage system
GRAFTON — A man is suing the City of Grafton alleging that his real property was damaged.
Tarr: West Virginia doesn't need any guidance from the AFT
CHARLESTON – The socialist ideologue institution of the American Federation of Teachers, who has ruined public K-12 education in large part, has found it incumbent upon themselves to issue a statement of guidance for West Virginia University. They insist that West Virginia citizens should reach deeper into their paychecks and subsidize structural deficits within the university.
Federal judge dismisses most claims in abortion drug case
HUNTINGTON – A federal judge has partially dismissed a lawsuit by a chemical abortion drug manufacturer that sought to nullify the state’s ban on the drug mifepristone.
19 Steptoe & Johnson Attorneys Named by The Best Lawyers in America® as ‘Lawyer of the Year’ for 2024
The Best Lawyers in America® has named 19 Steptoe & Johnson PLLC attorneys as “Lawyer of the Year” for 2024.
Woman sues Enterprise for needle injury in rental car
WAYNE — A Kenova woman says Enterprise Rent-A-Car failed to properly inspect a car she rented and she was allegedly stabbed by an uncapped needle left in the vehicle.
Woman says she's been harassed while attempting to run an animal rescue
CHARLESTON — A Gandeeville County woman is suing nine current and former state officials alleging she has been harassed for several years while attempting to run her wildlife rescue.
Wheeling attorney denies all allegations of violating rules of conduct
CHARLESTON – A Wheeling attorney who has been charged with three counts of violating the rules of conduct for attorneys denies the allegations and wants the matter dismissed.
Jackson Kelly Attorneys Prominently Featured in 2024 Best Lawyers Publication
Jackson Kelly PLLC is pleased to announce that 73 of the firm’s lawyers were recently named in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and Ones to Watch across the firm’s ten offices by the publication.
Intermediate appellate court reverses DHHR ruling on benefits for YMCA of Parkersburg
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals reversed a ruling from the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources Board of Review that suspended government benefits for the YMCA of Parkersburg.
Woman sues Putnam County store for injuries sustained while shopping
WINFIELD — A Nitro woman is suing Factory Connection alleging she was injured while shopping in its store at Liberty Square.
More cases involving private boarding school settled, total nears $100 million
CHARLESTON – A settlement totaling about $100 million has been reached to end dozens of civil lawsuits against Miracle Meadows School filed by former students who say they were abused at the private boarding school.
Parents of Huntington High special needs student say teacher verbally, physically abused him
HUNTINGTON – The parents of a Huntington High School special needs student say his teacher verbally and physically abused him.
Governor appoints Abraham to Kanawha circuit judge seat, Asbury to 14th Circuit post
CHARLESTON – Gov. Jim Justice has appointed Stephanie Abraham to the open seat on the Kanawha Circuit Court left by the retirement of Circuit Judge Duke Bloom.
Bailey Glasser Announces New Leadership For Consumer Litigation and Corporate Practice Groups
Bailey & Glasser, LLP has appointed two longstanding firm partners to lead its national Corporate and Consumer Litigation practice groups.
Supreme Court partially grants writ of prohibition
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court partially granted a writ of prohibition, finding that certain claims should have been dismissed, while others rightfully stayed.