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Opioid epidemic legal settlements reach nearly $30 billion in current dollars
Legal settlements paid out by defendant companies during the opioid epidemic have a value of nearly $30 billion in 2023 dollars, making the opioid payouts the second largest among all U.S. legal settlements, according to a legal funding company.
Former employees sue Shamblin Stone for wrongful termination
CHARLESTON — Two former employees say Shamblin Stone wrongfully terminated their employment in part because of their ages.
Woman sues police over FOIA request denials
CHARLESTON — A woman says the West Virginia State Police has violated the Freedom of Information Act by refusing to submit documents requested.
AI offers advantages for civil litigators, but potential downsides too, West Virginia experts say
The use of artificial intelligence in the legal profession might generate more civil lawsuits, but it also has the ability to help potential defendants reduce their exposure to expensive litigation, according to West Virginia University law professors.
Holz Elementary special needs abuse cases settled for nearly $12 million
CHARLESTON – A nearly $12 million agreement has been reached to settle seven civil lawsuits regarding abuse of special needs students at a Kanawha County elementary school.
West Virginia Supreme Court Reverses Circuit Court's Refusal to Consider Arbitration Agreement Contained Within a Loan Contract Held by an Assignee
The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals (WVSCA) reversed and remanded an order of the Circuit Court of Wyoming County which denied a creditor's motion to compel arbitration.
Morrisey joins other AGs supporting passage of federal bill to stop California pork proposition
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined an alliance of 16 states that support the passage of federal legislation to prevent a California law to affect agricultural trade in other states.
Foster Construction sued over car accident injuries
CHARLESTON — A woman filed a lawsuit against Foster Construction claiming its employee was driving negligently and caused a car accident in which she was injured.
Woman sues facility for family member's injuries, death
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing Cedar Ridge Center for her family member's injuries and death.
Write this down: Here's who will be Kanawha's new circuit court judge
The state Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission had 12 people apply for the open circuit court seat left by the retirement of longtime Kanawha Circuit Judge Duke Bloom.
12 apply for Kanawha Circuit Court seat left open by Bloom's retirement
CHARLESTON – A dozen people have applied for the open seat on the Kanawha Circuit Court left by the retirement of Circuit Judge Duke Bloom.
Cross Lanes couple sues companies for mining, timbering efforts that allegedly caused their home to flood
CHARLESTON — A Cross Lanes couple is suing Blue Eagle Land for flooding that caused them to have to move.
Woman says new vehicle was defective
CHARLESTON — A woman says a vehicle she purchased from General Motors was defective.
Employee sues Upshur County EMS for discrimination
BUCKHANNON — An employee is suing Upshur County Emergency Medica Services Inc. for discrimination
Dunbar settles fatal police brutality civil suit for $2 million
CHARLESTON – The City of Dunbar has agreed to settle a fatal police brutality civil lawsuit with the estate of a man who was killed while in custody.
Moore applauds S&P Global's decision to ditch ESG credit rating scores
CHARLESTON – West Virginia State Treasurer Riley Moore has praised S&P Global Ratings for its recent decision to discontinue issuing Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) credit indicators as part of its ratings analyses.
Morrisey leads letter critical of EPA’s proposed new rule on power plants
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is leading a coalition of 21 states opposing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed new rule on existing coal-, natural gas- and oil-fired power plants.
Steptoe & Johnson Names New Managing Member for Morgantown Office
Steptoe & Johnson PLLC has named J. Brooke Kamicker the Managing Member of the firm’s Morgantown office.
Petition to reclaim Washington Redskins NFL name gains momentum
The Washington Redskins were renamed the Commanders in 2022
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.