News from 2023
Former employee sues Airgas USA for wrongful termination
CHARLESTON — A man is suing Airgas USA alleging he was wrongfully terminated from his employment.
Attorney General Morrisey Announces Artwork of Eastern Panhandle Winners ‘Kids Kick Opioids’ Regional Winners on Display at the Capitol
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced artwork by students from the Eastern Panhandle, who are regional winners of the office’s seventh Kids Kick Opioids contest, will be on display at the State Capitol building from Nov. 20 to Nov. 26.
Schulz running for seat on Intermediate Court of Appeals
CHARLESTON – Charleston attorney Mychal Sommer Schulz has announced his candidacy for the West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals.
Appellate court reverses lower court decision regarding bankruptcy case
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Intermediate Appellate Court issued a reversal on a business court decision, finding that a motion to dismiss should have been denied.
Woman sues Menards for injuries
HUNTINGTON — An Ohio woman says she was injured while shopping at Menards.
Former employee sues ModivCare for wrongful termination
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing ModivCare alleging she was wrongfully terminated.
Carter Bank asks federal judge to hold off on sealing Justice's $1B case
BECKLEY – A Virginia-based bank is asking a federal judge to hold off on a request by the network of businesses owned by Gov. Jim Justice’s family to seal the case.
Dinsmore Named Among TIME’s “America’s Top Law Firms 2024”
TIME Magazine and Statista have recognized Dinsmore & Shohl LLP on its inaugural list of “America’s Top Law Firms.”
Former Mount Olive worker says she was sexually harassed by fellow corrections officer
CHARLESTON – A former Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation employee says she was the victim of sexual assault by a fellow correctional officer.
Financial company says Bridge Road Bistro owes it $65K
CHARLESTON – Bridge Road Bistro is being sued by a financial company for failing to pay almost $65,000 on a line of credit.
Intermediate Court of Appeals says woman didn’t establish discrimination in case
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals found that a woman did not establish discrimination and it affirmed a lower court decision.
Frontier sues Mountaineer Gas for cable damages
CHARLESTON — Frontier West Virginia is suing Mountaineer Gas Company claiming the defendant damaged an underground cable.
U.S. Attorney Thompson and Law Enforcement Officials Announce Major Drug Trafficking Indictment
United States Attorney Will Thompson joined with law enforcement officials today to announce an indictment charging 27 individuals for their roles in a drug trafficking organization (DTO) responsible for distributing large quantities of methamphetamine and fentanyl in the Huntington area.
State Supreme Court dismisses appeal by minor who alleged inappropriate touching by student
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals dismissed a legal matter by a minor who alleged they were inappropriately touched at school by another student.
Attorney accused of smearing dog feces on neighbor's door
CHARLESTON – A Charleston attorney is being accused of smearing dog feces on his South Hills neighbor’s door.
Judge rules for Cabell library, park district in excess levy dispute with school board
HUNTINGTON – A Cabell Circuit Court judge has ruled the county library and local park district are entitled to receiving funding from the county’s excess levy.
Fourth Circuit agrees to hear EQT's appeal in oil, gas royalties case
RICHMOND, Virginia – The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals has agreed to hear an appeal in a key oil and gas royalties case.
Walmart patron sues retail store for injuries
WINFIELD — A Branchland woman says she was injured while at Walmart, but the retail store denies the allegations against it.
Mine worker sues ICG Tygart Valley for work injuries
CLARKSBURG — A miner is suing ICG Tygart Valley alleging he was injured during his employment.
AG's office issues opinion on dual enrollment involving Hope Scholarship
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office has issued an opinion saying county school boards and public schools can’t take certain actions against full-time students who also attend private school programs.