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Consumer sues automobile manufacturer, alleges breach of warranty
A consumer is suing an automobile manufacturer, citing alleged breach of warranties.
Woman sues doctor, alleges negligence caused her mother's death
An estate executor is suing a medical doctor, citing alleged negligence.
JACKSON KELLY PLLC: Jackson Kelly PLLC Elevates Ten Attorneys to Firm Member
Jackson Kelly PLLC is pleased to announce that the firm has elevated attorneys Josh Claybourn, John Huff, Brian Jett, Leah LaFramboise, Christopher Lucas, Rachel Ludwig, Aaron McQueen, Luke Thomas, Sylvia Winston Nichols, and Seth Zirkle to Member, all effective January 1.
STEPTOE & JOHNSON PLLC: Firm announces Attorney promotions
Steptoe & Johnson is pleased to announce that 18 of its attorneys have been promoted to Member of the firm, and 12 promoted to Of Counsel status.
Delegate introduces bill to target slow drivers in left lane
CHARLESTON – A House of Delegates member has introduced a bill that would make it illegal to continuously drive in the left lane of a highway.
Morrisey, other state AGs urge Senate confirmation of Barr as U.S. Attorney General
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and 20 other state attorneys general have written a letter to the United States Senate expressing support for confirmation of William P. Barr as the next United States Attorney General.
Air traffic controllers, others affected by partial government shutdown
MORGANTOWN — As the partial government shutdown continues, a lawsuit filed by the National Air Traffic Controllers Association was dealt a tough blow by Federal Judge Richard J. Leon when he refused to issue an order for union members to stay home from work.
Companies claim breach of warranty over defective forklift
HUNTINGTON — Nitro Construction Services filed a lawsuit against Stevenson Crane Service alleging breach of warranty over a forklift.
Couple sues drug companies for injuries from DES
WHEELING — A woman and her husband are suing several drug companies and laboratories they claim are responsible for injuries she incurred in utero due to exposure to a specific drug.
Federal sentencing dates for former justices Loughry, Ketchum postponed until February
CHARLESTON – The federal sentencing dates for two former state Supreme Court justices have been delayed until February.
Man sues Beckley healthcare provider, alleges negligence
A man is suing a healthcare provider, citing alleged negligence.
Customer sues convenience store, claiming negligence in clearing ice
A customer is suing a convenience store, citing alleged negligence.
Outback customer alleges restaurant was negligent
A customer is suing a restaurant operator, citing alleged premises liability.
Auto repair shop claims it did not get paid
An auto repair shop is suing a contracting company, citing alleged refusal to apply payments.
Property owners claim fraud in loan refinance
A couple is suing a bank, citing alleged fraudulent inducement, negligent misrepresentation and unjust enrichment.
Three delegates to introduce bill to help fund Trump's border wall plan
CHARLESTON – Three Republican members of the House of Delegates plan to introduce a bill to use $10 million of the state's surplus to help build President Trump's planned wall along the southern border of the United States.
West Virginia worker wins settlement against union with NLRB
PETERSBURG — A West Virginia worker won a settlement from United Steelworkers Local 1017 after she claimed it committed unfair labor practices and filed a claim with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).
AFP-WV launches new guide for lawmakers
CHARLESTON —Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia have launched a new guide broken down into five sections to show West Virginia legislators the way to make the state a better place to live, work and raise a family.
How long must we wait for an intermediate appellate court?
A bill to establish an intermediate appellate court was introduced again last week at the opening session of the Legislature. In his address to the assembly, Gov. Jim Justice endorsed the measure and encouraged the lawmakers to pass it.
One Stop Business Center celebrating one year anniversary with open house
CHARLESTON – “Moving at the Speed of Business” is the motto of the West Virginia Secretary of State’s Business and Licensing Division. Advances in technology and a new user-friendly website have given our office the opportunity to communicate more effectively and respond quicker to the needs of the state’s business community and entrepreneurs.