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Woman sues benefits provider for terminating benefits
HUNTINGTON — An Ohio woman is suing Unum Life Insurance alleging it wrongfully terminated her long-term disability benefits.
Supreme Court says petitioner must pay attorney's fees
CHARLESTON — The state Supreme Court says a man is not entitled to any relief in his case involving a Clarksburg law firm.
Flaherty Sensabaugh Bonasso Ranked Among Best Law Firms®
Flaherty is pleased to announce that the firm received first-tier rankings in 18 practice areas across two metropolitan areas, Charleston and Morgantown, West Virginia, in the 2024 edition of Best Law Firms®.
Parents can sue over baby's death they blame on 911 dispatcher
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - The parents of a five-week-old infant can sue a West Virginia county for what they claim is a 911 dispatcher’s bad advice to drive the baby to a hospital instead of waiting for an ambulance to arrive.
Justice family, businesses file $1B lawsuit against Virginia bank
BECKLEY – Gov. Jim Justice, his wife, his son and 15 Justice family companies have filed a federal lawsuit against a Virginia-based bank and its board for more than $1 billion in damages.
State Supreme Court rules petition challenging HCA decision as moot
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that Thomas Memorial Hospital's petition for judicial review as moot.
City National says Faulkner Enterprises defaulted on loan
CHARLESTON — City National Bank of West Virginia is suing Faulkner Enterprises claiming it defaulted on a loan.
Couple sues Target for hazardous condition on floor
HUNTINGTON — A couple is suing Target alleging it failed to keep the flooring clear of hazardous conditions.
Woman sues collision center, driver for devaluation of vehicle
CHARLESTON — A Charleston woman says Todd Judy Collision Center for the diminished value of her vehicle after an accident.
West Virginia attorneys elected to national positions with DRI
MORGANTOWN — Two West Virginia attorneys for Dinsmore & Shohl have been elected to serve national positions with the nation's largest civil defense attorney organization.
U.S. Attorneys Thompson and Ihlenfeld Join with FBI and American Jewish Committee Leaders for Antisemitism Training
United States Attorneys Will Thompson and William Ihlenfeld joined with leaders from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Pittsburgh Division and the American Jewish Committee (AJC) for training in response to rising antisemitism.
U.S. Attorneys Thompson and Ihlenfeld Join with FBI and American Jewish Committee Leaders for Antisemitism Training
United States Attorneys Will Thompson and William Ihlenfeld joined with leaders from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Pittsburgh Division and the American Jewish Committee (AJC) for training in response to rising antisemitism.
Senior Status Judge Robert B. Stone Has Passed Away
Senior Status Judge Robert B. Stone passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023.
Former employee says United Dairy fired him because of his disability
CHARLESTON — A Harts man is suing United Dairy claiming he was wrongfully discharged from his employment due to a disability.
Woman sues Kroger for injuries
CHARLESTON — A Charleston woman is suing Kroger alleging she was injured while grocery shopping by slipping in an unknown liquid.
Maryland man sues ACE Adventure Waterpark for injuries
CHARLESTON — A Maryland man is suing Ace Adventure Resort alleging he was injured while at the resort.
State Supreme Court says former prep athlete did not follow proper procedure in submitting waiver
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals issued a memorandum decision finding that a former high school student did not follow the proper procedure in seeking a WVSSAC waiver.
Taylorbrooke Holdings sues contractor for failure to pay subcontractors
CHARLESTON — Taylorbrooke Holdings is suing Wolfe & Company Builders for failure to pay subcontractors.
In these uncertain times throughout the world, the United States must focus on peace
This Veterans Day, we will once again honor our military veterans, all those living who have raised their right hands and sworn to defend us and our Constitution. They deserve our appreciation and utmost respect; they are the real Peacemakers. We thank God for them.
Steptoe & Johnson Recognized in the 2024 edition of Best Law Firms®
Steptoe & Johnson PLLC is pleased to announce that the firm has been ranked both nationally and regionally in the 2024 edition of Best Law Firms®.