Category Archives: Legal News

Jury Returns $6.5 Million Verdict Against Actos Manufacturer

Posted on April 29, 2013 by wvinjurylawblog

After deliberating for more than five days, jurors in state court in Los Angeles found that Takeda Pharmaceutical Co., the manufacturer of Actos, owes a California man $6.5 million in damages for Takeda’s failure to warn consumers that its Actos … Continue reading →

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Recalled Products Could Be Putting Your Baby at Risk

Posted on September 14, 2012 by wvinjurylawblog

The St. Paul Pioneer Press Reported today on two new recalls that could put your baby at risk for injury.  From the news article: Some products recalled this week could be putting your kids at risk: Summer Infant baby bathers … Continue reading →

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Business Court in West Virginia an Important Addition

Posted on September 12, 2012 by wvinjurylawblog

Yesterday, the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals announced the formation of a business court in West Virginia.  An administrative order signed by Chief Justice Menis Ketchum approved the addition of the court, which goes into effect October 10. The … Continue reading →

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Chamber Again Releases Dubious Study; Spreads Misinformation About West Virginia Business Climate

Posted on September 11, 2012 by wvinjurylawblog

 The West Virginia Association for Justice condemned the U. S. Chamber of Commerce’s Institute for Legal Reform for again releasing its widely discredited Harris study, which purports to be an accurate assessment of West Virginia’s legal climate. The so-called study … Continue reading →

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WV Supreme Court: Davis and Chafin will protect your rights

Posted on May 4, 2012 by wvinjurylawblog

    Every day, corporations and special interests attempt to close Courthouse doors to the hardworking people of West Virginia.  The right to a civil jury trial and access to justice is a crucial issue for which the attorneys at … Continue reading →

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In The News: Lewis Co. Man sues Springfield Armory, individuals for gun shot

Posted on March 26, 2012 by wvinjurylawblog

The West Virginia Record is reporting on a lawsuit recently filed my the attorneys at the Manchin Injury Law Group.  From the article: MORGANTOWN — A Lewis County man is suing Springfield Armory for a gun shot he sustained while … Continue reading →

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Legal News Roundup: Week of March 5, 2012

Posted on March 9, 2012 by wvinjurylawblog

Report: Laws needed to protect workers from “workplace wellness” programs. CQ (3/3, Norman, Subscription Publication) reported, “States and the federal government should pass laws giving consumers more legal protections when it comes to popular ‘workplace wellness’ programs that make health … Continue reading →

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Community Education: Attorney Taylor Downs Presents on the Civil Justice System

Posted on March 6, 2012 by wvinjurylawblog

Representative government and trial by jury are the heart and lungs of liberty.  Without them, we have no other fortification against being ridden like horses, fleeced like sheep, worked like cattle, and fed and clothed like swine and hounds.— John … Continue reading →

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Diabetes Drug Actos Linked to High Risk of Bladder Cancer

Posted on February 29, 2012 by wvinjurylawblog

Recent research has linked the diabetes drug Actos to a risk of bladder cancer.  Users may face an increased risk the longer the medication is used.  In August 2011, the FDA approved new warning label information about the potential risk … Continue reading →

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Weekly legal news roundup: 2/13-2/17

Posted on February 17, 2012 by wvinjurylawblog

A look at national legal news this week: NYTimes criticizes ALEC’s influence on state legislatures. An editorial in the New York Times (2/13, Subscription Publication) notes the influence of the American Legislative Exchange Council on state legislatures. The Times says … Continue reading →

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