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City of Welch sues drug companies for opioid epidemic
WELCH – The city of Welch is suing five drug companies it claims fueled the opiod epidemic in the state, making it the latest in a handful of cities and counties who have sued the drug companies.
Military member wins free divorce in attorney's annual contest
CHARLESTON – Charles R. “Rusty” Webb said a new client who serves in the military was chose to win a free divorce as part of The Webb Law Centre PLLC’s 10th annual Free Valentine’s Day Divorce contest.
Personal representative alleges nursing facility failed to take care of resident
CHARLESTON — A personal representative issuing a Hinton skilled nursing facility operators, alleging their negligence caused injuries to a resident.
Registered nurse blames ambulance operators for injuries
MOUNDSVILLE — A Marshall County registered nurse is suing Wheeling ambulance operators, alleging their negligence caused injuries to the plaintiff.
Sign language interpreter alleges hospital operators breached contract
HUNTINGTON — A Marion County sign language interpreter is suing Huntington hospital operators, alleging breach of a master agreement.
Equipment dealer alleges contractor owes more than $12,000
PRINCETON — A Belle equipment dealer is suing a Mercer County excavation contractor, alleging failure to pay for purchased products.
Mother blames Logan Co. school board for son's injuries
LOGAN — A Logan County mother is suing the local board of education, alleging negligence in failing to prevent injuries to her son.
Son blames medical facility, administrator for father's death
BECKLEY — A Fayette County man is suing a Beckley medical facility and administrator, alleging negligence caused the the plaintiff's father to suffer.
Joe Pizarchik knows what West Virginia wants
“My biggest disappointment is a majority in Congress ignored the will of the people,” explained Joe Pizarchik, recently ousted director of the Interior Department’s Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, to a sympathetic ear at Politico. “They ignored the interests of the people in coal country.” Pizarchik, of course, personally speaks for all of West Virginia.
Companies agree to $670 million settlement of C8 cases
PARKERSBURG – DuPont Co. has agreed to a $670.7 million settlement that with mid-Ohio Valley residents regarding C8 exposure from the company’s Parkersburg plant.
Son blames father's injuires on nursing facility operators
CHARLESTON — A father and son are suing New Martinsville nursing facility operators, alleging medical malpractice and negligence.
Estate administrator blames medical providers for patient's death
CHARLESTON — An estate administrator is suing Morgantown health care providers, alleging their negligence contributed to the death of one of their patients.
Son blames nursing home facility operators for mother's duress
CHARLESTON — A son is suing Charleston nursing home facility operators, alleging negligence led to his mother suffering injuries.
Coal City couple accuses Ford of negligent repair
BECKLEY — A Coal City couple is suing Ford, alleging breach of implied and express warranties.
Market collapse unavoidable for U.S., according to West Virginia University professors' book
MORGANTOWN – Eminent disaster may be on the horizon for the U.S. economy according to the book “When the Levees Break: Re-Visioning Regulation of the Securities Markets.”
W.Va. Paving president says DOH 'acted hastily' in filing asphalt suit
CHARLESTON – The president of a paving company at the center of an antitrust lawsuit says the West Virginia Division of Highways “acted hastily” in filing the complaint.
AG: Feedback to winning Kids Kick Opioids entry 'very positive'
CHARLESTON – A Rosemont Elementary School third-grader’s poignant story that revealed her feelings about losing her father to a drug overdose appeared in advertisements across West Virginia in January as part of Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s quest to raise awareness on the tragic consequences of painkiller abuse.
Ann Jacobs delivers lecture on prisoner reentry at WVU Law
MORGANTOWN – Noted criminal justice system critic Ann Jacobs delivered the Charles L. Ihlenfeld Lecture on Public Policy and Ethics Feb. 3 at the West Virginia University College of Law.
Students' pro bono work wins WVU Law national recognition
MORGANTOWN – The West Virginia University College of Law was recognized
by National Jurist Magazine as one of the top schools in the country in terms of community impact.
A justice who will fight for West Virginians
CHARLESTON – In late January, President Trump took an important step toward ensuring that the U.S. Supreme Court will protect the interests of the people of West Virginia.