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Saturday, November 2, 2024

News from May 2024


ICA affirms ruling saying state officials had immunity in DCR case

By Kyla Asbury |
CHARLESTON — The Intermediate Court of Appeals of West Virginia affirmed a lower court ruling, finding that while several state officials were operating under their official capacities, various forms of immunity protect them.

U.S. Attorney Will Thompson Recognizes National Police Week with Memorial Ceremony and Grant Award Visit

By The West Virginia Record |
In honor of National Police Week, United States Attorney Will Thompson is recognizing the service and sacrifice of federal, state and local law enforcement.

Mum's the word (again) on the citizen-only voting amendment

By Chris Dickerson |
“The people of West Virginia will not have any legitimate faith in the Legislature until they can say this amendment passed. I mean, it’s already passed both houses unanimously. Right now, I don’t know how a voter can trust the Legislature.”

Pharmacist says he was victim of age discrimination

By Chris Dickerson |
ELKINS – A fired Randolph County pharmacist says he was a victim of age discrimination.

Woman says she was injured while shopping at West Side Kroger

By Chris Dickerson |
CHARLESTON – A St. Albans woman says she was injured while shopping at the Kroger store on Charleston’s West Side.

UMWA court filing challenges EPA’s new carbon emissions standard

By Chris Dickerson |
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United Mine Workers of America has filed a petition for review in federal court regarding the Environmental Protection Agency’s recently implemented carbon emission standards for coal-fired power plants.

Plaintiffs Allege Contractor Breached Contract Over Historic Home Restoration

By West Virginia Record |
Paul and Libby Tomar have filed a lawsuit against Old Willow Workshop LLC (Adamo Building Arts) alleging breach of contract over a historic home restoration project gone awry in West Virginia.

Plaintiff accuses physician at Princeton Community Hospital of gross negligence

By West Virginia Record |
David Ball has filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against Dr. Basim Antoun alleging gross negligence in misreading an abdominal CT scan at Princeton Community Hospital on June 7th 2022 leading to severe health consequences including a permanent colostomy.

Putnam Circuit Judge Reeder to become U.S. Magistrate Judge

By Chris Dickerson |
HUNTINGTON – A Putnam County judge has been named a new U.S. Magistrate Judge.

Attorney General Morrisey: State Intermediate Court of Appeals Confirms Constitutionality of Act in Hill Top House Case

By The West Virginia Record |
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is applauding a decision from the state Intermediate Court of Appeals that confirms the constitutionality of the Tourism Development District Act in a case that stemmed from a lawsuit filed by six Harpers Ferry residents against the state secretary of Economic Development to stop the reconstruction of the Hill Top House.

Citing current suspension, Supreme Court refuses to further discipline Fayetteville attorney

By Chris Dickerson |
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has refused to grant an emergency petition seeking the immediate and indefinite suspension of a Fayette County attorney who brandished a gun outside an ice cream parlor.

WVU Law Students Help U.S. Team Achieve Record Success at Cyber Exercise

By The West Virginia Record |
The fields of cyberlaw and AI law may be relatively new, but West Virginia University College of Law students are already mastering them on an international stage.

Attorney General Morrisey Asks Garland for Documents That May Indicate Collusion Between State Prosecutors, DOJ in Trump Cases

By The West Virginia Record |
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey on Monday submitted a Freedom of Information Act request for the U.S. Department of Justice to produce documents showing the department may have colluded with state prosecutors involved in former President Trump’s plethora of cases.

Federal judge allows some NAS claims to move forward

By Chris Dickerson |
SAN FRANCISCO – A California federal judge has denied parts of a motion to dismiss some Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome claims against a management consulting company, allowing the claims of some West Virginia children to move forward.

Justices say lower court didn't properly apply immunity in police case

By Kyla Asbury |
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that a lower court failed to properly apply immunity and remanded a case to fix those issues.

Ky. court wipes away $23M defamation verdict for two W.Va. chiropractors suspected of fraud by CSX

By John O'Brien |
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Legal Newsline) - An appeals court has found several problems with a $23 million Kentucky verdict against CSX and its chief medical officer, who were accused of defaming two West Virginia chiropractors they thought were fabricating worker injuries.

Man alleges Zenith Energy Terminals for violated safety protocols leading to drowning incident

By West Virginia Record |
A man’s estate sues Zenith for negligence after he drowned in a park river due to dangerous currents created by a tugboat.

Couple sues K. Petroleum for breach of oil and gas lease contract

By West Virginia Record |
A couple is suing K. Petroleum for failing to honor an oil and gas lease agreement, seeking damages for unpaid royalties and environmental contamination on their property.

Woman sues Medovic Enterprises and M & S Rentals for negligence after a tripping incident

By West Virginia Record |
Rosalie Kovalyk files suit against Medovic Enterprises and M & S Rentals over injuries sustained from tripping on their property.

Woman sues Allied Universal for workplace discrimination and retaliation

By West Virginia Record |
Angela J. Dwyer files a lawsuit against Allied Universal alleging workplace discrimination and seeks over $190 million in damages.