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Former employee says CONSOL Energy violated ERISA
CHARLESTON — A man is suing CONSOL Energy for violations of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA).
Woman says Matrix Warranty Solutions violated TCPA
WHEELING — A woman filed a class-action lawsuit against Matrix Warranty Solutions alleging that they violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.
State, local school officials say they didn't ask for transgender athlete ban
CHARLESTON — The state Board of Education, the state Secondary Schools Athletic Commission and the Harrison County school board all have asked to have a case regarding the state’s impending anti-transgender athlete law dismissed.
Pain doctor shows legislative impact on opioid epidemic, then has reputation questioned
CHARLESTON – Tables turned as an expert witness for Cardinal Health had his professional reputation challenged during his testimony at the bellwether federal opioid trial.
Man says Petland knowingly sold him a puppy with health issues
CHARLESTON – A Charleston man says Petland knowingly sold him puppy that had health issues the company knowingly kept from him.
Manchin, Capito show bipartisan deal possible
While the infrastructure negotiations in Washington might have pivoted to include a broader group of negotiators, West Virginia’s senators, Democrat Joe Manchin and Republican Shelley Moore Capito, deserve recognition for the progress and achievements made toward striking a bipartisan infrastructure deal.
Whitey Bulger's estate amends complaint to add federal government to wrongful death suit
MARTINSBURG – The family of one of America’s most infamous gangsters has amended its complaint blaming his 2018 death at a federal prison in West Virginia on Bureau of Prisons employees.
Man sues CSX for property damage, injuries
CHARLESTON — A man is suing CSX Transportation alleging he was injured when he struck a pile of gravel that was not supposed to be near a set of railroad tracks in St. Albans.
Woman blames O'Reilly's for accident with company van
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing O'Reilly Auto Stores claiming she was injured in a car accident caused by one of its employees.
Woman sues Dynamic Structures for husband's death
MOUNDSVILLE — A woman is suing Dynamic Structures Inc. for her husband's death after a workplace accident.
Woman sues Dynamic Structures for husband's death
MOUNDSVILLE — A woman is suing Dynamic Structures Inc. for her husband's death after a workplace accident.
Individuals sue Covestro for chemical exposure
MOUNDSVILLE — Thirteen people have filed a lawsuit against Covestro alleging exposure to benzene and other pollutants that caused them damages.
Morrisey asks Biden to nominate U.S. Attorneys who will address fentanyl problem
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is calling upon President Joe Biden to nominate federal prosecutors for West Virginia who will tackle fentanyl trafficking in a cooperative, bipartisan manner.
STEPTOE & JOHNSON PLLC: Steptoe & Johnson Attorney Michael Flowers Named to West Virginia State University Board of Visitors
Steptoe & Johnson PLLC member Michael E. Flowers has been named to the inaugural Board of Visitors for West Virginia State University.
FLAHERTY SENSABAUGH BONASSO PLLC: Caleb Knight Selected as Young Professional Delegate to the Board for AHLA Young Professionals Council
Caleb Knight was selected by the American Health Lawyers Association (AHLA) to serve as Young Professional Delegate to the Board of the Young Professionals Council.
FLAHERTY SENSABAUGH BONASSO PLLC: Michele Grinberg Named West Virginia Bar Foundation Fellow
Flaherty Sensabaugh Bonasso is pleased to announce that Member, Michele Grinberg, has been selected as a member of the 2020 class of West Virginia Bar Foundation Fellows.
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Applauds Supreme Court Victories on Election Laws, Free Speech
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey applauded two victories at the U.S. Supreme Court.
STEPTOE & JOHNSON PLLC: Steptoe & Johnson Attorney Sharon O. Flanery Named a Fellow of the West Virginia Bar Foundation
Steptoe & Johnson PLLC Member Sharon O. Flanery has been named a 2021 Fellow of the West Virginia Bar Foundation.
Drug distributors continue to push blame on doctors, strengthen gateway definition
CHARLESTON – As they began arguing their case, the three drug distributor defendants in the bellwether federal trial continued to rest blame on others for fueling the opioid epidemic.
Fixing FERC pivotal to West Virginia’s economic development
We must all encourage the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to fix its review process, giving companies a clear path to invest in critical energy infrastructure so West Virginians can continue delivering the resources necessary to responsibly power our nation.