News from 2024
Judge rules Miracle Meadows cases to remain in Kanawha County
CHARLESTON — Kanawha Circuit Judge Dave Hardy ruled last week that the remaining cases involving Miracle Meadows School will remain in Kanawha County.
Mediation fruitless in case involving Huntington recovery facilities accused of fraud
HUNTINGTON – A mediation session involving two Huntington drug recovery-related facilities and their owners accused of bilking the government for millions of dollars finished with the parties unable to resolve their issues.
Attorney General Morrisey Again Victorious in Reining in Administrative State
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is applauding another U.S. Supreme Court ruling Monday that plaintiffs may bring a claim under the Administrative Procedure Act within six years of when they are first injured by final agency action, even if the agency first took the action more than six years ago.
N.Y. federal judge seeks info to keep her from dismissing $8M case against Justice businesses
CHARLESTON – A surety bond provider has less than two weeks to show a New York federal judge why she shouldn’t dismiss its case involving West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice and his family’s coal companies.
Christine Torbett Honored by ABA Task Force for American Democracy
Steptoe & Johnson PLLC is proud to announce that Christine Torbett, a Legal Administrative Assistant in the Columbus office, has been selected to receive the Unsung Heroes of Democracy Award from the American Bar Association (ABA) Task Force for American Democracy.
Federal judge tosses lawsuit over conditions at state jails
BECKLEY – A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit regarding conditions in the state jail system.
Federal judge halts Biden’s LNG export ban
A federal judge in Louisiana has blocked a Biden administration move to pause the approval of applications to export liquefied natural gas.
Kirby named new Raleigh Circuit Court judge
CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice has appointed Todd Kirby to the Tenth Judicial Circuit Court serving Raleigh County.
Attorney General Morrisey: SCOTUS Grants Emergency Stay of EPA ‘Good Neighbor’ Plan
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey on Thursday said the U.S. Supreme Court made the correct decision in granting a stay of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s ozone Good Neighbor federal implementation plan.
Morgantown firefighters say they aren't being paid properly
MORGANTOWN – Nearly 60 members of the Morgantown Fire Department claim the city hasn’t paid them properly for at least two years.
Attorney General Morrisey Issues Statement Following SCOTUS Ruling on Purdue Pharma Bankruptcy
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey issued a statement following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision reversing the approval of a multi-billion-dollar bankruptcy plan for Purdue Pharma.
Estate blames CAMC's 'deplorable' care for woman's death
CHARLESTON – The estate of a Charleston woman says inadequate care by CAMC staff led to her death.
Attorney General Morrisey Co-leads Coalition in Challenge to Biden Administration’s Latest Push in a Long Line of EV Mandates
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is co-leading with Kentucky a coalition of 26 states in challenging the Biden administration’s latest attempt to drive gas-powered vehicles off the road.
Morrisey praises SCOTUS ruling on Trump immunity
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that former President Donald Trump is immune from some of the federal charges brought against him for allegedly trying to overturn the 2020 election.
Mingo County man blames Polaris for injuries from ATV wreck
CHARLESTON – A Mingo County man says a faulty protection system on a friend’s UTV caused him severe injuries.
Settlement ends $1B litigation between companies owned by Gov. Jim Justice, and Carter Bank & Trust
DANVILLE, Va. – A confidential settlement has been reached to end a $1 billion lawsuit between a host of companies owned by Gov. Jim Justice, and those companies’ veteran creditor, the Martinsville-based Carter Bank & Trust.
Attorney General Morrisey Names New Solicitor General
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has named a new solicitor general.
Clarksburg fire chief says he was retaliated against, requests public hearing
CLARKSBURG — Clarksburg Fire Chief Stephen McIntire is seeking a mandatory public hearing before the Civil Service Commission regarding alleged retaliation he has faced by City Manager Tiffany Fell.
Woman says she began losing hair after using Revlon dye
ELKINS – A Randolph County woman says she began losing hair after using a Revlon dye.
Restructuring Attorney J. Zachary Balasko Re-Joins Steptoe & Johnson
Steptoe & Johnson PLLC is pleased to announce the return of J. Zachary (Zak) Balasko to its Litigation Department.