Latest News
Veteran law enforcement officer says he was targeted for termination
WELLSBURG – Brooke County’s former chief deputy has sued the county and the sheriff claiming he was targeted for termination and was a victim of religious discrimination.
Jefferson deputies sue county over pay issues
CHARLES TOWN – Thirty current and former Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputies have sued the county commission over alleged pay issues.
Morrisey, other GOP AGs file brief opposing federal court gag order on Trump
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is co-leading an amicus brief to the Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit opposing a federal court’s gag order on former President Donald Trump in his federal election subversion case.
Supreme Court says DHHR didn’t make errors in case involving Chalifoux
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court found that there was no error made by a lower court in a lawsuit involving a pain management doctor and his clinic.
Couple sues Marshall for injuries from chasing rabbits at child development center
CHARLESTON — A couple is suing Marshall University Research Corporation alleging injury while at the defendant's place of business.
Former inmate says DOCR, officers injured him
CHARLESTON — A former inmate is suing the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation claiming he was injured by two officers exercising excessive force.
Woman says car lot didn't have loaner car insured
CHARLESTON — A Poca woman says WV Pre-Owned Auto caused her damages by not having a loaner vehicle insured.
Attorney General Morrisey: Abortion Pill Maker Nixes Challenge in Federal District Court to State’s Telehealth Provisions
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey said GenBioPro, a company that makes a generic version of the abortion pill mifepristone, nixed the remaining count in its challenge to the state’s laws that bar prescribing the drug via telehealth.
Class action filed in response to lost natural gas service on Charleston's West Side
CHARLESTON – A potential class action lawsuit has been filed in response to about 1,100 Charleston-area customers losing natural gas service over the weekend.
Brooke deputies accuse county of pay issues, discrimination, retaliation
WELLSBURG – Seventeen current and former Brooke County sheriff’s deputies have sued the county commission over issues involving pay, discrimination and retaliation.
Charleston Marriott sued for injuries
CHARLESTON — Charleston Marriott Town Center is being sued by an Ohio woman for allegedly failing to fix a hazard on the hotel premises that caused her injuries.
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.