Latest News
27 Flaherty Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers®
Flaherty Sensabaugh Bonasso PLLC is pleased to announce that 27 of the firm’s attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America© and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.
Justice-owned coal companies face $1.3 billion in Virginia fines
RICHMOND, Virginia – Coal companies owned by Gov. Jim Justice’s family might owe about $1.3 billion in fines to the Commonwealth of Virginia for violations of a deal to clean up oil spills at eight sites.
Morrisey joins bipartisan coalition asking Supreme Court to protect veterans' rights
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a bipartisan coalition of 40 states, the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in urging the U.S. Supreme Court to allow a three-time veteran the full set of education benefits the Montgomery and Post-9/11 GI Bills allow.
Woman says Waffle House fired her because of disability
WAYNE — A woman claims she was terminated wrongfully from her employment at Waffle House due to a medical disability.
Man sues Kirk Trucking for injuries from car accident
WAYNE — A father is suing Kirk Trucking Co. Inc. for his and his son's injuries in a car accident.
Wyoming Co. couple files new suit against CAMC over mishandling of stillborn son
CHARLESTON – A Wyoming County couple has filed a new lawsuit against Charleston Area Medical Center for its part in the alleged mishandling of the remains of their stillborn son.
AG's office warns of charity scams in wake of Maui wildfires
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office is urging consumers to be on guard against impostors calling to solicit monetary donations to aid those affected by the deadly wildfires on Maui.
Federal judge approves $2 million fatal Dunbar police brutality settlement
CHARLESTON – A federal judge has approved the $2 million settlement in a fatal Dunbar police brutality civil lawsuit with the estate of a man who was killed while in custody.
Judge rules former Northern Panhandle DJ didn't perform, provide refunds
NEW CUMBERLAND — A Hancock Circuit Court judge has awarded $270,000 in civil penalties against a disc jockey and event planner for violating the state Consumer Credit & Protection Act.
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.