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West Virginia doctrine that can boost damages awards intact after court challenge
A federal appeals court has fortified a West Virginia policy that aims to level the playing field between policyholders and insurance companies in litigated claims, but critics say such policies ultimately increase the cost of insurance.
U.S. Attorney’s Office Supports National Night Out
United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld and his staff celebrate National Night Out on Tuesday, August 1.
Hosted a social event for young lawyers
The West Virginia State Bar’s Young Lawyer Section, in conjunction with Counsel Connections, hosted a social event last Thursday for young lawyers.
Couple blames West Virginia American Water for costly 18-month leak
CHARLESTON – A Charleston couple blames West Virginia-American Water for a pipe leak that caused hundreds of thousands of dollars of damage to their home and property.
Woman files lawsuit against company for car accident
CHARLESTON — A Mineral Wells woman is suing Rokstad Power and one of its employees for a car accident that caused damages and injuries.
Attorney sues insurance carrier, contractor for negligent bathroom remodel
CHARLESTON — A South Charleston woman is suing State Automobile Mutual Insurance Company for breach of contract and negligence after a bathroom remodel caused a flood.
ICA once again criticizes Kanawha Family Court judge
CHARLESTON – The state Intermediate Court of Appeals recently issued another memorandum decision critical of a Kanawha Family Court judge for how she handled a contempt order in a child custody dispute.
Family of man killed along I-81 sues State Police
CHARLESTON – A man has sued the West Virginia State Police, saying State Troopers unlawfully detained and killed his father earlier this year in an incident that has garnered national attention.
Justice, company ordered to pay $3.5 million to satisfy bank loan
CHARLESTON – A circuit judge has ordered Gov. Jim Justice and one of his companies to pay more than $3.5 million to a bank to take care of three loans that were not fully paid.
Woman says DOH negligently performed road maintenance
CHARLESTON — A Sissonville woman is suing the West Virginia Department of Transportation, Division of Highways alleging she was injured due to negligent road work.
Kanawha County man sues mortgage loan servicer for failing to recognize payoff
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County man is suing Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing for failing to recognize he paid off his mortgage loan.
Man sues former employer for discrimination
CHARLESTON — A man is suing Central West Virginia Regional Airport Authority for discrimination.
NorthStone sues for breach of contract
CHARLESTON — Northstone Insurance Company sued Pena Masonry alleging it breached its contract when it failed to pay more than $25,000.
Morrisey leads brief asking U.S. Supreme Court to examine Chevron doctrine
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is leading a coalition of 27 states in a brief asking the U.S. Supreme Court to overrule – or at least clarify — the doctrine known as Chevron deference.
Couple sues Kanawha sheriff for family member's death
CHARLESTON — A couple is suing the Kanawha County sheriff for the death of their family member.
Man sues Kia for defective vehicle
CHARLESTON — A man says a vehicle he purchased from Kia America and DM Motor was defective.
Student says former Putnam teacher groomed, sexually assaulted her
WINFIELD – A former student says a former Buffalo High School teacher groomed her and sexually assaulted her.
Putnam Juvenile Court Programs achieve 100 Percent Graduation Rate
Putnam County juvenile court programs had a 100 percent graduation rate during the most recent school year, Twenty-Ninth Judicial Circuit (Putnam County) Judge Phillip Stowers announced.
Judge gives defendants more time after plaintiffs change gas royalty class four years into litigation
WHEELING – A federal judge has given the defendants in a natural gas royalties case a little more time to fulfill discovery requests after the plaintiffs changed the proposed class four years after filing the original complaint.
Big U.S. Supreme Court victories for West Virginia and the nation
In these cases, we stood for what is right and just. It’s not often that you go 5-0 at the U.S. Supreme Court in such a short period of time — but we have a good team that fights effectively for West Virginia citizens.