News from 2023
Deem files for Kanawha Circuit Court seat currently held by Bailey
Ashley Deem, who currently is the deputy clerk for the West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals, filed September 8 to run in the nonpartisan race for the seat currently occupied by Circuit Judge Jennifer Bailey.
Couple sues Mountaineer Gas, contractors for house explosion
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County couple is suing Mountaineer Gas Company claiming they are responsible for a house explosion.
Class-action lawsuit names dozens of hospitals in suit claiming failure to pay overtime
WHEELING — A class-action lawsuit was filed against the West Virginia United Health System alleging they were wrongfully not paid overtime pay.
DHHR says Elder Aide Services wrongfully made Medicaid claims
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources is suing Elder Aide Services for alleged Medicaid fraud.
Judge dismisses two counts in Morgantown firefighter retaliation case
MORGANTOWN -- A circuit judge has dismissed two of the three counts in a lawsuit originally filed by Morgantown firefighters accusing the city of retaliation.
Woman sues hospital for husband's injuries, death
CHARLESTON — A Sissonville woman is suing Thomas Memorial Hospital and a physician alleging they are responsible for her late husband's death.
Couple says real estate agent breached fiduciary duty
CHARLESTON — A couple is suing Property Elite alleging a breach of fiduciary duty.
Letter to the Editor: Tarr and his constituents must be proud
After reading Senator Eric Tarr's hilarious and nonsensical commentary, I wanted to write and point out his obvious need for guidance from someone.
Google, AGs reach settlement in antitrust case about app store sales
CHARLESTON – Google and attorneys general from 52 states and territories have reached a settlement in an antitrust case about the company’s mobile app store policies.
Bailey Glasser attorney Christopher Smith has been recognized
Bailey Glasser attorney Christopher Smith has been recognized by his peers for inclusion in the 2024 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America® in the fields of Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs, and Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs.
Woman says she was sexually harassed by 7-Eleven manager
CHARLESTON – A Quincy woman says she was the victim of sexual harassment by her 7-Eleven manager.
WVU, Gee making right changes to move ahead
What is taking place at WVU right now is not unprecedented. It’s happening across the country as colleges and universities deal with the reality that our workforce is changing, and a four-year degree isn’t what it used to be.
AGs urge Congress to study AI and its effects on children
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is part of a bipartisan 54-state and territory coalition urging Congress to study how artificial intelligence can and is being used to exploit children through child sexual abuse material and to propose legislation to protect children from those abuses.
Bailey Glasser attorney Elizabeth Stryker has been recognized
Bailey Glasser attorney Elizabeth Stryker has been recognized by her peers for inclusion in the 2024 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America® in the fields of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs, and Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs.
Woman sues Door Dash, driver for accident in Cross Lanes
CHARLESTON – A St. Albans woman says she was injured in a car accident caused by a Door Dash driver.
Former employee sues Acadia Healthcare for wrongful termination
CHARLESTON — A Charleston man who worked for Acadia Healthcare Company is suing alleging his employment was wrongfully terminated.
Woman sues Wells Fargo for improper care of mother's investment accounts
CHARLESTON — The daughter of a woman who had investment accounts that were improperly taken care of by Wells Fargo is suing it.
Pharmacy tech accuses Walgreen's of racial discrimination, constructive discharge
CHARLESTON – A Black man says he was the victim of racial discrimination while working at Walgreen’s.
Federal court doesn't rule on Gauley Bridge dismissal from police chief sex abuse case for now
CHARLESTON – A federal appeals court has dismissed – for now –an appeal seeking to overturn a lower court’s motion to dismiss a case in which a woman claims the former Gauley Bridge police chief sexually abused her when she was a minor.
U.S. Attorney Will Thompson and Law Enforcement Officials to Announce Successful Conclusion of Major Gun Trafficking Prosecution
United States Attorney Will Thompson will join with law enforcement officials on Friday, September 1, 2023, to announce the final outcome in a case that targeted the illegal trafficking of over 140 firearms from the Beckley area to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.