Federal Court
Developer facing 20 years for bankruptcy fraud also has 4th Circuit hearing next week on Yeager Airport case
CHARLESTON – A Charleston business developer is facing up to 20 years in federal prison for bankruptcy fraud.
State Court
Mother of non-verbal autistic boy seeks default judgment after school board fails to respond to abuse lawsuit
State AG
West Virginia joins 21-state coalition suing ATF over gun sell rule
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W.Va, Tenn. sue U.S. Dept. of Education over Title IX changes
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is co-leading a six-state group suing the federal Department of Education over what they call its “dangerous overhaul” of Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act.
Federal Court
4th Circuit says W.Va., N.C. refusal to pay for transgender surgeries is discriminatory
RICHMOND, Virginia – A federal appeals court has ruled West Virginia and North Carolina’s refusal to cover some health care for transgender people with government-sponsored insurance is discriminatory.
CHARLESTON – The U.S. Supreme Court recently heard argument in a major case that is likely to have profound consequences for West Virginia’s legal fight against unconstitutional actions by the federal government that threaten our way of life.
TOPDOG Legal Marketing partners with the State Bar of Arizona
TOPDOG Legal Marketing is excited to announce that it is now an approved partner of the State Bar of Arizona (SBA).
Lynn Kessler promoted to production specialist at TOPDOG Legal Marketing LLC
TOPDOG Legal Marketing LLC is thrilled to announce the promotion of Lynn Kessler to Content Production Specialist.
Federal Court
Anthony Rowand sues City of Morgantown for violation of First Amendment rights
Anthony Rowand has filed a lawsuit against the City of Morgantown, West Virginia in the United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia.
Federal Court
Dutch man says he was injured ziplining
BECKLEY – A Dutch man says he was injured while ziplining on a tour operated by a company based in Greenbrier County.
Federal Court
Woman accuses Berkeley County deputy of false arrest, battery
MARTINSBURG – A Berkeley County woman says she was falsely arrested and assaulted.
State Court
Mother, son sue car wash after vehicle is damaged twice
CHARLESTON – A lawsuit claims two visits to two locations of a Charleston-based car wash business left an indelible mark on a vehicle.
Federal Court
Always Dreaming sues Mach 1 Energy Construction for breach of contract
In the United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia, a civil action lawsuit (Case No. 1:24-cv-00038) was filed on April 15, 2024, by Always Dreaming, LLC against Mach 1 Energy Construction, Inc., Specialty Pressuring Services, LLC, and individuals John Boyd and Christen Boyd.
Federal Court
Summer Mctheny sues Trans Union LLC for alleged violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act
In the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia, a lawsuit has been filed by plaintiff Summer Mctheny against Trans Union LLC.
Federal Court
Terrance D. Petty sues Howard S. Hamrick for causing a severe road accident
Terrance D. Petty, Jr. has filed a lawsuit against Howard S. Hamrick and Walnut Ridge Trucking, Inc., in the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia, Beckley Division (Case 5:24-cv-00174), on April 4, 2024.
Federal Court
Sherrie O'Brien sues JPMorgan Chase Bank for violations of West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act and West Virginia Computer Crimes and Abuse Act
In the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia, Sherrie O'Brien has filed a lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
Federal Court
J.R sues Chad Shafer for violation of constitutional rights and sexual assault
In the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia, a lawsuit has been filed by J.R. against Chad Shafer under Civil Action No: 2:24-cv-00159 on March 28, 2024.
Mother of non-verbal autistic boy seeks default judgment after school board fails to respond to abuse lawsuit
CHARLESTON – The mother of a non-verbal autistic boy who says a school aide abused her son has filed a motion for default judgment after the aide and the Kanawha County school board failed to respond the lawsuit.
Mother, son sue car wash after vehicle is damaged twice
CHARLESTON – A lawsuit claims two visits to two locations of a Charleston-based car wash business left an indelible mark on a vehicle.
Trio accuses CAMC of religious discrimination regarding COVID vaccine
CHARLESTON – Three Charleston Area Medical Center employees accuse the company of religious discrimination related to its COVID-19 vaccination policy.
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.
Anthony Rowand sues City of Morgantown for violation of First Amendment rights
Anthony Rowand has filed a lawsuit against the City of Morgantown, West Virginia in the United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia.
Developer facing 20 years for bankruptcy fraud also has 4th Circuit hearing next week on Yeager Airport case
CHARLESTON – A Charleston business developer is facing up to 20 years in federal prison for bankruptcy fraud.
Dutch man says he was injured ziplining
BECKLEY – A Dutch man says he was injured while ziplining on a tour operated by a company based in Greenbrier County.
Woman accuses Berkeley County deputy of false arrest, battery
MARTINSBURG – A Berkeley County woman says she was falsely arrested and assaulted.
4th Circuit says W.Va., N.C. refusal to pay for transgender surgeries is discriminatory
RICHMOND, Virginia – A federal appeals court has ruled West Virginia and North Carolina’s refusal to cover some health care for transgender people with government-sponsored insurance is discriminatory.
W.Va, Tenn. sue U.S. Dept. of Education over Title IX changes
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is co-leading a six-state group suing the federal Department of Education over what they call its “dangerous overhaul” of Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act.
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.
West Virginia joins 21-state coalition suing ATF over gun sell rule
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office has joined a coalition of 21 states in a lawsuit opposing an ATF rule that was intended to close a loophole regarding private gun sales.
Governor, UMWA president critical of new EPA rules
CHARLESTON – More leaders are weighing in on new EPA rules that would force coal-fired and natural gas-powered plants to capture smokestack emissions or shut down.
Expert: Lawmakers could quickly pass non-citizen voting plan in special session
CHARLESTON – If the resolution regarding non-citizen voting restrictions is added the agenda for a planned special session, a legislative expert says lawmakers could suspend rules and quickly pass it.
Chafin Law Firm creates scholarship at Marshall
HUNTINGTON — The Chafin Law Firm has established a scholarship at Marshall University to help those impacted by the opioid epidemic who are seeking a degree.
WV CALA issues its 'Dirty Dozen' list of candidates with most money from trial attorneys
CHARLESTON – A statewide conservative legal reform group has issued its list of political candidates whose campaigns it says have accepted the most money from personal injury attorneys.