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Opioid trial continues without Janssen; expert says oversupply caused crisis
CHARLESTON – Janssen settled with West Virginia, but the state trial continues against opioid suppliers Teva, Cephalon and Allergen continues.
Janssen settles with West Virginia for $99 million
CHARLESTON — Janssen Pharmaceuticals has reached a $99 million settlement with West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office.
U.S. Attorney to host Health Care Fraud Symposium
U.S. Attorney to host Health Care Fraud Symposium.
In deposition tapes at W.Va. opioid trial, drug official admits overselling as another defends his actions
CHARLESTON — During previously recorded deposition tapes at the West Virginia opioid trial, one drug company executive admit his sales reps sold drugs by exaggerating positive claims “off label” while another defended his own actions.
Supreme Court suspends Charleston attorney's law license for criminal contempt
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court suspended the law license of a Charleston attorney for being in criminal contempt in a 2019 case.
Couple sues Fresenius Medical Care for injuries sustained at dialysis center
WINFIELD — A couple is suing Fresenius Medical Care alleging they are responsible for injuries sustained in front of one of its dialysis centers.
Federal judge denies motion to dismiss negligence case over inmate's death
BECKLEY — A federal judge denied a motion to dismiss a lawsuit against the federal government and granted a motion for an extension of time to effect service.
Cross Lanes couple seeks ownership of property
CHARLESTON — A petition for declaratory judgment was filed in a case involving Market Street Mortgage Corporation and a Cross Lanes couple.
Attorney General Morrisey Seeks More Than $400K in Fines, Repayment from Contractor
Attorney General Morrisey Seeks More Than $400K in Fines, Repayment from Contractor.
Opioid researcher says industry promoted dangerous drugs for profits in step-by-step campaign
An opioid researcher told a West Virginia court on Thursday manufacturers and distributors of dangerously powerful drugs such as OxyContin, were promoted by the companies in what amounted to a step-by-step distortion campaign undertaken for profits----resulting in an epidemic.
AG's office files civil complaint against unlicensed contractor
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has filed a complaint against an unlicensed contractor who has had 62 consumer complaints totaling more than $400,000 in potential fines and repayments in seven counties in the state since 2019.
Woman says Lowe's negligently built deck
WINFIELD — A woman is suing Lowe's alleging that the deck built at her home by the defendant was done so improperly.
Physician denies allegations, wants negligence lawsuit dismissed
CHARLESTON — Dr. Frederick C. Martinez denies the allegations against him in a lawsuit filed by a Charleston couple.
Two more lawsuits accuse former special needs teacher of abusing students
CHARLESTON – Two more civil lawsuits have been filed against a former Kanawha County special needs teacher over her treatment of students.
Gov. Justice appoints Haley Bunn to WV Supreme Court of Appeals
Gov. Justice appoints Haley Bunn to WV Supreme Court of Appeals.
FDA director says medical practice changed, loosening prescribing of opioid pills with more addicts
CHARLESTON – A director of the Food & Drug Administration says physicians in the 1990s lost their fear of prescribing opioids, leading to higher rates of addiction.
Autism Services Center denies wrongful termination claims from former employee
HUNTINGTON — Autism Services Center is denying claims against it in a lawsuit that alleges a former employee was wrongfully terminated from his employment.
Woman says Morgantown attorney took hundreds of thousands from her
KINGWOOD – A woman claims a Morgantown attorney duped her out of hundreds of thousands of dollars following her husband’s death.
Morrisey-led coalition urges EPA to reject proposed power plant rule
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is leading a 19-state coalition asking the Biden administration to reject a proposed Environmental Protection Agency rule that will target power plants without meaningful benefits to the public.
Supreme Court to Judge WVU Law School Moot Court
Supreme Court to Judge WVU Law School Moot Court.