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Woman says cheeseburger from Applebees gave her food poisoning
CHARLESTON – A Charleston woman says an undercooked cheeseburger from Applebee’s led to food poisoning, medical treatment and lost work.
State Supreme Court disbars attorney with history of legal issues
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has disbarred a Huntington attorney following similar action in New York and Washington, D.C.
Florida man sues Barboursville Moose Lodge after intoxicated woman injures him in car accident
HUNTINGTON — A Florida man is suing Barboursville Lodge No. 2586, Loyal Order of Moose after he was injured in a car accident.
Former police officer with other legal woes accused of excessive force, violating man's rights
CHARLESTON – A former police officer and firefighter already facing legal problems has been accused of using excessive force against and violating the rights of a Kanawha County man.
Justices to decide key parts of how state opioid cases will be handled by Mass Litigation Panel
CHARLESTON – The future of key aspects of the “most complex” opioid cases being handled by the state Mass Litigation Panel is in the hands of the state Supreme Court.
Intermediate appeals court bill clears Senate Judiciary, heads to Finance Committee
CHARLESTON – The state Senate Judiciary Committee has passed the bill to create an intermediate court of appeals.
Morrisey warns against price gouging during state of emergency
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is warning against price gouging during a state of emergency declared February 16 in response to snow and ice across portions of West Virginia.
Asbestos still is a big problem, and West Virginia is no exception
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama – We like to think of asbestos as a problem of the past, something that has been “done away with” back in the '80s and '90s. But sadly, for hundreds of thousands of Americans, it is still very much at the front of the mind.
Couples sues CVS for injuries suffered from fainting after flu shot
HUNTINGTON — A Wood County couple is suing CVS Pharmacy and a pharmacist for injuries sustained after receiving a flu shot.
Two more students sue Barbour County school board for threats by classmate
PHILIPPI — Two Philip Barbour High School (PBHS) students are suing the Barbour County Board of Education alleging that
Drug companies say Cabell, Huntington should be limited by statute of limitations
BLUEFIELD – A one-year statute of limitations should limit the damages Cabell County and the City of Huntington can seek from three large drug distributors, according to attorneys for the companies.
Estate blames Hardee's for ADA violations after man dies following fall outside restaurant
CHARLESTON – The estate of a South Charleston man blames his death on a Hardee’s restaurant for being grossly noncompliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Stuart stepping down as Southern District U.S. Attorney at the end of the month
CHARLESTON – Mike Stuart, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia, has announced his resignation after being asked to do so by the new administration.
Back-to-back lawsuits allege different wills are valid
PETERSBURG — Two lawsuits have been filed in Grant Circuit Court surrounding the will of a woman who died in 2020.
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey: Beware of Romance Scams
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey warns consumers to be cautious with online dating sites, particularly as many singles actively look for romance during and around Valentine’s Day.
WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: 2021 West Virginia State of the State Address
I sincerely hope everyone is doing as well as they possibly can be.
JACKSON KELLY PLCC: Member Bob McLusky Chairs EMLF Conference Feb. 16-18, 2021
Join Energy & Mineral Law Foundation (EMLF) for three days of timely topics addressing emerging issues for oil and gas, February 16-18.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE DISTRICT OF NORTHERN WEST VIRGINIA: U.S. Attorney Bill Powell announces his resignation
U.S. Attorney Bill Powell, of the Northern District of West Virginia, has announced his resignation effective midnight on February 28, 2021.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN WEST VIRGINIA: United States Attorney Mike Stuart Announces His Resignation
United States Attorney Mike Stuart announced he will resign as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia effective February 28, 2021.
Three men sue DHHR alleging health plans are discriminatory against transgendered individuals
HUNTINGTON —Three men are suing West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources Secretary Bill Crouch for discrimination, alleging the state's insurance plan does not provide the proper coverage for transgendered people.