News from 2023
Supreme Court suspends Charleston attorney's license for 90 days
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has suspended the license of a Charleston attorney for 90 days for his handling of a client’s personal injury settlement.
Putnam County residents sue Frontier for sewer pipe damages
WINFIELD — Four Putnam County residents are suing Frontier Communications for damages done to their sewer.
Charleston man sues debt collector for illegal debt colletion activities involving cell phone
CHARLESTON — A Charleston man says Credence Resource Management engaged in illegal debt collection activities.
Attorney General Morrisey Deeply Disappointed in NCAA Decision Denying RaeQuan Battle’s Transfer Waiver Appeal
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey on Tuesday said he is deeply disappointed that NCAA officials have decided to deny RaeQuan Battle’s Transfer Waiver appeal, effectively barring the student-athlete from playing basketball for West Virginia University.
Bailey to seek re-election for Kanawha Circuit Court seat
CHARLESTON – Kanawha Circuit Judge Jennifer Bailey has filed pre-candidacy papers to seek re-election. Bailey filed the paperwork November 28 with the West Virginia Secretary of State’s office.
Class action says WorkForce WV tried to collect three years after alleged overpayments
CHARLESTON – A potential class action lawsuit accuses WorkForce West Virginia of violating the state Unemployment Compensation Act for trying to collect alleged overpayments more than two years after the claims were paid.
Supreme Court sides with Frontier in wrongful termination appeal
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals says a wrongful discharge claim was rightfully dismissed.
Husband sues WVBOG for wife's death
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County man is suing the West Virginia University Board of Governors claiming it was negligent in caring for his late wife.
Former employee says hospital wrongfully terminated employment
CHARLESTON — A former employee says Pocahontas Memorial Hospital wrongfully terminated her employment and caused her damages.
Steptoe & Johnson Welcomes 12 New Associates to the Firm
Steptoe & Johnson PLLC is happy to announce its newest class of associate attorneys to the firm.
Supreme Court issues writ of prohibition in Medicaid Fraud Control Unit case
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has issued a writ of prohibition preventing a West Virginia man from pursuing claims against the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit.
Dohm Cycles sued for alleged negligent fixing of scooter
CHARLESTON — A Charleston man says Dohm Cycles failed to properly fix his scooter.
Former employee sues Tolliver Transport for wrongful termination
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County man says Tolliver Transport wrongfully terminated his employment.
Steptoe & Johnson Attorney Larry Rector Appointed Honorary Consul for Japan
The Consulate General of Japan in New York and Steptoe & Johnson PLLC are pleased to announce that attorney Larry Rector has been appointed the Honorary Consul of Japan in Charleston, West Virginia.
Attorney General Morrisey Issues Opinion on Dual Enrollment Involving Hope Scholarship
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has issued an opinion addressing whether a county school board or public school may take certain actions against students who are enrolled full-time in public-school programs while also attending privately funded nonpublic-school programs.
Woman, trust sue Cryofix for default on lease
CHARLESTON — A woman and trust are suing Cryofix WV claiming they defaulted on a loan.
Former employee sues Crossmark for retaliation, wrongful termination
CLARKSBURG — A Harrison County woman is suing Crossmark claiming she was wrongfully terminated or not re-hired by the company.
'Rich Men North of Richmond' singer plays key role in W.Va. civil lawsuit
CHARLESTON – The musician behind “Rich Men North of Richmond” is a key part of a West Virginia civil lawsuit about a soured business relationship.
Weld drops out of AG race, will seek state Senate re-election
CHARLESTON – State Senate Majority Whip Ryan Weld has dropped out of the 2024 race for West Virginia Attorney General.
Intermediate appellate court says city can’t preempt WVDEP permit
CHARLESTON — The state Intermediate Court of Appeals reversed a decision by the lower court, saying the City of Weirton cannot preempt a permit by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection.