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Couple sues manufactured home maker for negligence, breach of contract
WAYNE — A Crum couple is suing CMH Homes Inc. alleging breach of contract on a manufactured home.
Federal judge grants class certification, grants preliminary approval in Cabell retiree case
HUNTINGTON — Federal Judge Robert C. Chambers has prelimiarily approved a class-action lawsuit settlement between Cabell Huntington Hospital and retirees who claimed it misrepresented its retiree health and welfare benefits.
We are excited to welcome attorneys Christopher Cox and Andrew Stonestreet to the firm
We are excited to welcome attorneys Christopher Cox and Andrew Stonestreet to the firm.
Law firm to give away school supplies, backpacks for students
CHARLESTON — For attorney Brooks West, giving back to the community is something he cares deeply about, which is why his law firm is giving away backpacks full of school supplies to children on Thursday.
Man says he was fired after asking for COVID protections from employer
CHARLESTON – A man says he was fired near the start of the COVID-19 pandemic because he refused to meet clients without proper protection.
Cabell County man says water company fired him because of his age
CHARLESTON – A Cabell County man accuses West Virginia-American Water Company of age discrimination.
Larry Pack to join Gov. Justice’s Administration as Senior Advisor
Larry Pack to join Gov. Justice’s Administration as Senior Advisor.
Late attorney's wife files medical malpractice suit over his death
CHARLESTON – The wife of a respected Charleston attorney has filed a wrongful death lawsuit, alleging a doctor was negligent in caring for him before he suffered a fatal heart attack earlier this year.
Capito's efforts kept EPA from getting $45 million for anti-energy regulations
WASHINGTON – Before the House passage today of the Senate’s $750 billion Biden-backed health care, tax and climate bill, one provision of the bill drew some extra attention from Sen. Shelley Moore Capito.
Attorney General Morrisey Joins in Multistate Letter to BlackRock on Use of Pension Funds
Attorney General Morrisey Joins in Multistate Letter to BlackRock on Use of Pension Funds.
Man sues St. Mary's for malpractice during procedure
HUNTINGTON — A man is suing St. Mary's Medical Center alleging medical malpractice occurred during a surgical procedure at the hospital.
Woman says employment was wrongfully terminated
WINFIELD — A woman is suing Nippon Thermostat of America alleging she was discriminated against and wrongfully terminated from her employment.
Hummel recuses himself from all EQT cases; prosecutor says he sees no criminal activity
NEW MARTINSVILLE – The circuit judge who allegedly pointed a gun at an attorney during an EQT oil and gas royalties hearing has recused himself from hearing other cases involving the company.
AG's office announces multimillion-dollar settlement with Rite Aid
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has announced a settlement that may add up to $30 million with Rite Aid to resolve a lawsuit that alleged the pharmacy chain failed to maintain effective controls against diversion and it contributed to oversupply of opioids in the state.
Permanent Attorney Advisor in Charleston, WV
Permanent Attorney Advisor in Charleston, WV.
Morrisey, other AGs take issue with Clean Water Act rule modification
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a coalition of 12 attorneys general in a comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency taking issue with the agency’s proposed rule to modify requirements for water quality certification under the Clean Water Act.
Morrisey joins other AGs on brief supporting end of CDC travel mask mandate
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a multistate effort in asking the United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit to affirm a lower court’s ruling that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lacks statutory authority “to require that virtually all persons wear masks while traveling.”
Morrisey, other AGs write letter to EPA about regulation of greenhouse gases
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is co-leading a letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency concerning a recent proposal to regulate greenhouse gases through the National Ambient Air Quality Standards.
NAS cases referred to state’s Mass Litigation Panel
CHARLESTON – Cases involving about 600 children born exposed to opioids in the womb will be heard by West Virginia Judiciary’s Mass Litigation Panel.
Huntington City Council approves firefighter holiday pay settlement
HUNTINGTON – Huntington City Council has approved a settlement reached regarding holiday pay issues with a group of current and former firefighters.