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Morrisey, Capito critical of new EPA rule targeting gas-, coal-fired power plants
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey says he will be challenging a new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency rule he says will force power plants fueled by coal or natural gas to capture smokestack emissions or shut down.
Woman sues after falling in Kroger parking lot
CHARLESTON – A woman has sued Kroger after she fell and injured herself in a store parking lot.
Division of Highways worker sues following on-the-job injury
CHARLESTON – A state Division of Highways employee has sued the agency following an on-the-job injury.
Federal judge grants motion to transfer venue in Carter Bank case
BECKLEY — A federal judge has granted a motion to transfer venue in a case involving Carter Bank and the Greenbrier.
U.S Attorney Will Thompson Honors Crime Victims and Advocates at Operation Reach Out 2024 Opening Ceremony
United States Attorney Will Thompson presented the 2024 Excellence in Victim Advocacy and Justice Awards today during the Opening Ceremony for the 23rd Annual Operation Reach Out at the Robert C. Byrd U.S. Courthouse.
Kanawha prosecutor's office rescinds job offer to former family judge with legal woes
CHARLESTON – A former Logan County family court judge who resigned that position after admitting to a sexual relationship with his former secretary almost was hired as a Kanawha County assistant prosecuting attorney.
Dallas Nibert sues B&D Dental Equipment Liquidations Inc. for breach of contract and unjust enrichment
In the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia, a lawsuit has been filed by plaintiffs Dallas Nibert, Nika Hettlinger, and Crews & Nibert, D.D.S., Inc. against defendants B&D Dental Equipment Liquidations Inc. and Jeffrey W. Brown.
Shawnda Toler sues Truist Bank for disability discrimination
In the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia, Shawnda Toler has filed a lawsuit against Truist Bank.
Hardy Storage Company sues Christopher and Tricia Van Orden for acquiring easements for natural gas storage
Hardy Storage Company, LLC has filed a lawsuit against multiple property owners in Hardy and Hampshire Counties, West Virginia.
Attorney General Morrisey Leads Multistate Coalition in Urging Congress to Scrap Dems’ DEI Bills
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is leading a coalition of 19 states in a letter to Congressional leadership, urging them to reject two Democrat-sponsored bills that aim to codify diversity, equity and inclusion, commonly known as DEI, into law.
South Charleston couple sue after FedEx truck damages home
CHARLESTON – A South Charleston couple blames FedEx and other associated corporations for property damage.
Couple says Dunbar sewer issues have caused lost rental income
A Dunbar couple has sued the town and its sanitary board claiming sewer issues have caused them to lose rental income.
KCIC issues 2023 asbestos litigation report
WASHINGTON, D.C. — An analysis done by Washington, D.C.-based consulting firm KCIC found that asbestos filings were up by 2.4% in 2023 over the previous year.
'Kick my ass': Doctor's statement after problem in surgery ruled inadmissible
NEWPORT, Ky. (Legal Newsline) - A surgeon who allegedly told the family of a patient to "kick my ass, I deserve it" after complications led to severe blood loss has won in court again after the Kentucky Court of Appeals ruled the statement inadmissible.
Supreme Court reverse, remand cases involving Shepherd University police firings
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court reversed and remanded for further proceedings cases involving two Shepherd University campus police officers who contested their terminations.
AG candidates weigh in on Fourth Circuit decision on W.Va. transgender sports ban
CHARLESTON – One Republican candidate says the vote to determine West Virginia’s next attorney general is more important than ever following a federal appeals court ruling that rejected the transgender student athlete ban.
Couple says custom windows were installed correctly
CHARLESTON – A Charleston couple says custom windows they ordered were incorrectly installed.
AGs urge federal court to review EPA’s new tailpipe emissions rules
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is leading a group of 25 states calling on a federal appeals court to review the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s new rule on car tailpipes.
Casey R. Richwine Joins Steptoe & Johnson’s Bridgeport Office
Casey R. Richwine has joined the Bridgeport office of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC as an Associate in the firm’s Energy and Litigation Departments.
Morrisey hails USSC ruling letting Idaho enforce ban on transgender medical treatment
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has praised a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that says Idaho can enforce its ban on providing puberty blockers or hormones to minors.