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Flaherty Welcomes Back Attorney, Kiersan S. Lockard
Flaherty Welcomes Back Attorney, Kiersan S. Lockard.
At manufacturer trial, plaintiff attorneys portray prescription opioids as dangerous
CHARLESTON – On the second day of a trial accusing opioid manufacturers of causing an drug epidemic in West Virginia, plaintiff attorneys sought to undercut a central defense contention – that prescription drugs are safe and effective in dealing with pain.
Three file sexual harassment lawsuits against female supervisor
CHARLESTON – Three current and former employees have filed lawsuits against a property management company, accusing a female supervisor of sexual harassment.
Man says he was injured on the job by faulty hydraulic hose
HUNTINGTON – A former City of Huntington employee says he was severely injured on the job by an improperly made hydraulic hose.
Defendant denies allegations, files counterclaim in lawsuit about antique vehicle
WAYNE — American Classic Restorations is denying allegations against it in its answer to a complaint filed last year in Wayne Circuit Court and filed a counterclaim in the case.
BTI Names Nelson Mullins to 2022 Client Service A-Team
BTI Names Nelson Mullins to 2022 Client Service A-Team.
Trial opens as West Virginia blames opioid suppliers for epidemic
CHARLESTON – The state court trial accusing Janssen, the drug arm of Johnson & Johnson, and opioid suppliers Teva, Cephalon and Allergen of causing an epidemic in the West Virginia began Monday.
Woman says she was fired from House of Hounds following pregnancy
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman says was terminated from her job at a dog care facility following her pregnancy.
Jury awards more than $17 million for paraplegia claims
CHARLESTON — A West Virginia jury awarded more than $17 million in its verdict in a medical malpractice lawsuit that was filed in 2019 by a man who was left paralyzed after having spine surgery.
Woman sues Psychological Assessment & Intervention Services after attack by client
PRINCETON — A woman is suing Psychological Assessment & Intervention Services Inc. alleging she was injured by one of its clients.
It’s time to unleash American energy independence
Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) says the Biden administration's energy policies led to record-high gas prices.
Former Dutch Miller employee says she was sexually harassed at work
CHARLESTON – A former employee says she was sexually harassed while working at Dutch Miller of Charleston.
Jordan Palmer joins U.S. Attorney’s Office
Jordan Palmer joins U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Couple sues Putnam County Commission for water damages
WINFIELD — A Hurricane couple is suing Putnam County Commission alleging it was negligent in allowing water to flood their property and cause damages.
State opioid trial starts Monday
CHARLESTON — Monday begins a trial for the state of West Virginia against three opioid manufacturers in Kanawha Circuit Court that is slated to take as long as two months to complete.
Request for Public Comment on Proposed Amendments to the Rules of Practice and Procedure for Family Courts, Rules of Practice and Procedure for Minor Guardianship Proceedings, Rules of Procedure for Administrative Appeals, and Rules of Appellate Procedure
Request for Public Comment on Proposed Amendments to the Rules of Practice and Procedure for Family Courts, Rules of Practice and Procedure for Minor Guardianship Proceedings, Rules of Procedure for Administrative Appeals, and Rules of Appellate Procedure.
Federal judge denies handful of motions in Huntington opioid case
CHARLESTON — Federal Judge David Faber denied a handful of motions for judgment on partial findings in an opioid lawsuit filed by the city of Huntington against opioid manufacturers that went to trial last July and is still awaiting a verdict.
Another woman says she was sexually harassed at Toyota plant; company seeks dismissal
WINFIELD – Another woman says she was sexually harassed and retaliated against while working at the Toyota Motor Manufacturing plant in Putnam County.
Attorney General Morrisey Announces Dismissal of Open Meetings Lawsuit against House of Delegates
Attorney General Morrisey Announces Dismissal of Open Meetings Lawsuit against House of Delegates.
Justice makes formal request to JVAC for new names for intermediate court to replace Nickerson
CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice is asking for a new list from the West Virginia Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission to fill a seat on the West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals left by Don Nickerson, who withdrew from the seat last week.