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Justice appoints Charleston attorney to open Kanawha Family Court judge position
CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice announced the appointment of a new family court judge for Kanawha County this week to replace Judge Kenneth Ballard after he was appointed to the Kanawha Circuit Court.
Overdose data shows growing trends of opioid-related drug poisonings
CHARLESTON – An expert epidemiologist who analyzed Cabell County and West Virginia overdose data to show opioid trends in death rates soared from 2001 to 2017.
Morrisey says new immigration policy changes could cause drug problem to surge
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey worries that the change in immigration policy by President Joe Biden could spell disaster for the drug problem in the state.
Man shot at Charleston location sues 7-Eleven
CHARLESTON — A Charleston man is suing 7-Eleven after he was injured during a shootout at the convenience store that was well known to authorities.
West Virginia court system sees decrease in cases filed in 2020
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Court System released its annual statistics report, which found there was a 12.5% decrease in cases filed in 2020 versus the previous year.
CALA releases annual report on tort reform
CHARLESTON — Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse recently released an annual economic study, finding that the country continues to be plagued with lawsuit abuse.
Mother sues health facility for son's suicide
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing Family Health Associates of Kanawha Valley for the death of her adult son.
Man says he was fired based on his race
WINFIELD — A Black man is suing Employbridge Midwest 3 Inc. alleging that he was fired based on his race.
Calwell Luce diTrapano’s Benjamin Adams Named to 2021 West Virginia Rising Stars List
Calwell Luce diTrapano PLLC announced that one of its lawyers, Benjamin Adams, has been selected for the sixth consecutive year to the 2021 West Virginia Rising Stars list.
Now the reckoning begins for COVID overreactions
We don’t normally encourage litigation, but these are not normal times.
Drug distributors, former DEA official point fingers everywhere at opioid trial
CHARLESTON — Fingers were pointed and blame was thrown all around a federal courtroom as a retired Drug Enforcement Administration official and attorneys for three drug distributors butted heads for a second full day of testimony.
DOH sues Columbia Gas for deteriorating roads
WINFIELD — The West Virginia Department of Transportation - Division of Highways is suing Columbia Gas alleging that they failed and refused to fix the roads they caused to deteriorate after driving oversized vehicles on them in the process of building a natural gas pipeline.
Man says he was injured on uneven pavement in a driveway
CHARLESTON — A man is suing Rippetoe Properties Inc. for injuries sustained when he fell on a driveway.
Rannazzisi's testimony repeatedly challenged, questioned and stifled
CHARLESTON – A key former Drug Enforcement Administration official spent the day on the witness stand giving testimony between objections, legal limitations and frustrations.
Man says Greylock refuses to pay him royalties
CHARLESTON — A Logan County man is suing oil and gas companies alleging that they have failed to pay him royalties.
Black man says employer created hostile work environment with racial slurs
CHARLESTON — A black man is suing Matthews International Corporation alleging he was fired because of his race.
Supreme Court says circuit court should have dismissed lawsuit
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court ruled that a case should have been dismissed while it was before the lower court because the claims in the case lacked subject-matter jurisdiction.
Man says Norfolk Southern caused his cancer
CHARLESTON — A Kentucky man says Norfolk Southern Railway Company is responsible for his cancer diagnosis.
Woman sues Chrysler Capital for repossession
WINFIELD — A woman is suing Chrysler Capital alleging that it repossessed her vehicle without first sending her notice to cure her defaulted account.
Rannazzisi testimony tries to shift blame away from DEA
CHARLESTON – A key former Drug Enforcement Administration officials took the stand in the landmark federal opioid trial, opening his testimony by saying drug distribution centers were well-equipped to prevent diversion.