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Inmate says jail staff negligently cared for his diabetes, hip fracture
April 12, 2024, West Virginia Record
Woman files lawsuit alleging misdiagnosis led to death of unborn child
April 1, 2024, WOWK-TV
Lawsuit: CAMC Women and Children's misdiagnosis led to unborn baby’s death
March 29, 2024, Charleston Gazette-Mail
Woman says CAMC pregnancy misdiagnosis led to chemical abortion
March 28, 2024, West Virginia Record
Estate blames jail officials for Mingo County man's death
March 21, 2024, West Virginia Record
Estate blames poor medical care in jail for man's suicide
March 15, 2024, West Virginia Record
Lawsuits over West Side gas, water outages advance in court
March 13, 2024, WCHS-TV
West Side residents filing class action suit against Mountaineer Gas and WV American Water
March 13, 2024, WOWK-TV
Chief Justice to decide where gas outage lawsuits will be argued
March 12, 2024, Charleston Gazette-Mail
Civil lawsuits against West Virginia American Water, Mountaineer Gas advance in Kanawha County
March 12, 2024, WV MetroNews
Ohio woman says she was injured after tripping outside Charleston Coliseum
February 20, 2024, West Virginia Record
Dunbar sued to release bodyworn camera footage of arrest
February 12, 2024, Charleston Gazette-Mail
Estate blames poor medical treatment in jail for man's death
February 9, 2024, West Virginia Record
Dunbar hit with FOIA lawsuit for not producing public record, bodycam footage
February 7, 2024, West Virginia Record
Federal judge orders default judgment in Dunbar police brutality case
January 30, 2024, West Virginia Record
Man's estate blames Beckley doctors, hospital for being too slow treating his heart attack
January 26, 2024, West Virginia Record
Trial date set in civil suit against West Virginia State Police Trooper
January 24, 2024, West Virginia Record
Jackson County woman files medical negligence lawsuit
January 23, 2024, West Virginia Record
Stuart Calwell Reflects on 10th Anniversary of Water Crisis and Importance of Holding Corporations Accountable
January 9, 2024, CLDLAW Press Release
Calwell reflects on 10th anniversary of water crisis
January 9, 2024, West Virginia Record
Lincoln County man says he wasn't diagnosed for medical issue in a timely manner
January 8, 2024, West Virginia Record
Another civil lawsuit filed against Dunbar Police Department claiming use of excessive force
December 26, 2023, WOWK-TV
Lawsuit claims excessive force by Dunbar police led to brain damage and physical injuries
December 22, 2023, WCHS-TV
Dunbar police face another excessive-force lawsuit: What we know
December 22, 2023, Charleston Gazette-Mail
Dunbar officers named in another police brutality lawsuit
December 22, 2023, West Virginia Record
Gas outage questions a focus as utilities answer to WV legislators
December 12, 2023, Charleston Gazette-Mail
Notice Issued in Class Action Lawsuit Against West Virginia American Water Company for 2015 Dunbar Water Main Break
December 1, 2023, CLDLAW Press Release
Notices mailed to class in 2015 Dunbar water leak
December 1, 2023, West Virginia Record
Customers affected by 2015 Dunbar water main break to receive notice of lawsuit
November 30, 2023, Charleston Gazette-Mail
Woman blames weight loss clinic for mother's death
November 29, 2023, West Virginia Record
Class action says WorkForce WV tried to collect three years after alleged overpayments
November 28, 2023, West Virginia Record
Cold, frustrated Charleston West Side residents still dealing with gas outage after five days
November 16, 2023, West Virginia Watch
Third class action filed following lost natural gas service
November 16, 2023, West Virginia Record
Lawsuit filed in connection with natural gas outage in Charleston
November 15, 2023, WV MetroNews
Lawsuits start to stack up against utility companies as West Side gas outage continues
November 15, 2023, WCHS-TV
Lawsuits filed against gas, water companies over West Side gas crisis
November 15, 2023, WOWK-TV
Lawsuit filed in connection with West Side natural gas outage
November 15, 2023, WCHS 580AM
WSAZ Investigates | Digging Deeper into Cause of Gas Outage
November 15, 2023, WSAZ-TV
Calwell Luce diTrapano and Forbes Law Offices File Class Action in Response to Water Line Break That Pierced Main Gas Line on Charleston’s West Side
November 15, 2023, CLDLAW Press Release
Potential class action lawsuit filed against Mountaineer Gas Company & WVAW after gas outage
November 14, 2023, WCHS-TV
'I don't know what else to do': Gas outage taking toll on West Side residents
November 14, 2023, Charleston Gazette-Mail
Class action filed in response to lost natural gas service on Charleston's West Side
November 14, 2023, West Virginia Record
Family files wrongful death lawsuit against CAMC after 29-year-old woman dies at hospital
November 13, 2023, WOWK-TV
Estate says CAMC negligence led to 29-year-old woman's death
November 9, 2023, West Virginia Record
Estate accuses CAMC, WVU of negligence in man's death
October 26, 2023, West Virginia Record
Calwell Luce diTrapano Reveals Primary Sponsorship of Last Weekend’s Gold Star Mothers Bridge Ride
October 18, 2023, CLDLAW Press Release
Estate blames CAMC, doctors for woman's death during surgery
October 16, 2023, West Virginia Record
Class definition, notice plan approved for 2015 WVAWC Dunbar leak case
October 13, 2023, West Virginia Record
Kanawha County woman sues CAMC for negligence during hospital admission
October 2, 2023, West Virginia Record
Boone County woman says deputy, Madison officer used excessive force on her
September 1, 2023, West Virginia Record
Man blames bad jail medical care for permanent neurological injury
August 22, 2023, West Virginia Record
$2 million settlement reached in Dunbar police brutality case
August 16, 2023, WCHS-TV
Federal judge approves $2 million fatal Dunbar police brutality settlement
August 16, 2023, West Virginia Record
Judge approves multi-million dollar settlement for family of West Virginia man fatally injured while in police custody
August 15, 2023, WOWK-TV
Federal judge approves settlement over excessive force lawsuit
August 15, 2023, WV MetroNews
Family of man who died from injuries sustained while in Dunbar police custody to receive $2M
August 10, 2023, Charleston Gazette-Mail
Dunbar settles fatal police brutality civil suit for $2 million
August 9, 2023, West Virginia Record
Dunbar agrees to pay family of Michael Scott Jr. $2 million
August 8, 2023, WOWK-TV
Melissa Luce honored as top lawyer
July 27, 2023, Fayette Tribune
Melissa Luce honored as top lawyer
July 26, 2023, Beckley Register-Herald
Calwell Luce diTrapano’s Managing Partner Named to West Virginia Super Lawyers List for Fourth Consecutive Year
July 25, 2023, CLDLAW Press Release
State Police release progress report on internal investigations
July 22, 2023, WV Metro News
West Virginia State Police give progress report on federal, internal investigations
July 21, 2023, WOWK-TV
Four troopers fired as WVSP housecleaning continues
July 19, 2023, Charleston Gazette-Mail
Inmate's estate says jail, medical staff played part in her death
July 18, 2023, West Virginia Record
Class action accuses prison health provider of denying inmates opioid addiction medication
July 13, 2023, West Virginia Record
Second lawsuit filed in WV State Police assault case
July 5, 2023, Williamson Daily News
Second lawsuit filed in WV State Police assault case
July 1, 2023, Herald-Dispatch
Sexual assault victim sues state police
June 30, 2023, West Virginia Record
Second lawsuit filed in WV State Police assault case
June 30, 2023, Charleston Gazette-Mail
Second lawsuit filed against West Virginia State Police trooper who allegedly kidnapped, raped woman
June 30, 2023, WOWK-TV
Second woman files suit against State Police trooper for alleged kidnap, rape in Logan County
June 30, 2023, WV Metro News
West Virginia State Police in chaos as attorney general launches probes into claims an officer kidnapped, drugged and raped two women, another put a hidden camera in the women's locker room at the station and a third stole a man's $500 winnings from casino
June 26, 2023, DailyMail.co.uk
West Virginia state police face damning claims: ‘The more we dug, the worse it stunk’
June 26, 2023, The Guardian
Negligent medical care left woman in wheelchair, lawsuit claims
June 26, 2023, West Virginia Record
Estate blames CAMC, WVU, others for man's death
June 23, 2023, West Virginia Record
Calwell Luce diTrapano’s Practice Manager Attends West Virginia Bar Foundation’s Lawyer Leadership Institute
June 21, 2023, CLDLAW Press Release
Supreme Court rules class action suit can proceed against West Virginia American Water
June 9, 2023, Charleston Gazette-Mail
State Supreme Court denies WVAWC writ in water leak case
June 7, 2023, West Virginia Record
WVU professor, former officer reacts to Dunbar police bodycam video
June 5, 2023, WOWK-TV
Federal judge lifts stay in fatal Dunbar police brutality lawsuit
May 25, 2023, West Virginia Record
Death Certificate: Death of man who died after arrest in Dunbar ruled homicide, caused by blunt force injuries
May 24, 2023, WOWK-TV
Lawsuit filed against West Virginia State Police trooper who allegedly drugged, kidnapped, raped woman
May 10, 2023, WOWK-TV
Lawsuit filed from victim of alleged sexual abuse by state trooper
May 10, 2023, WV Metro News
Lawsuit alleges WVSP knew Logan trooper was preying on women
May 10, 2023, Charleston Gazette-Mail
Logan woman files first lawsuit accusing State Trooper of rape
May 9, 2023, West Virginia Record
Man blames employer, Toyota for on-the-job burn injuries
April 28, 2023, West Virginia Record
Parole officer sexually assaulted victims on multiple occasions
April 21, 2023, WV Metro News
Man blames state jail system for his son's suicide at South Central
April 19, 2023, West Virginia Record
Woman says CAMC responsible for man's wrongful death
April 13, 2023, West Virginia Record
Estate blames CAMC, WVU, EMS for son's death
April 11, 2023, West Virginia Record
Whistleblower behind anonymous letter sparking investigation into West Virginia State Police comes forward
April 11, 2023, WOWK-TV
Two women accuse State Trooper of kidnapping and rape in Logan
April 11, 2023, The Logan Banner
Sheriff’s office asked to preserve potential evidence pertaining to WVSP rape allegations
April 7, 2023, WSAZ-TV
Law firm sends notice of pending suit to Logan sheriff in WVSP rape case
April 7, 2023, Charleston Gazette-Mail
Editorial: It's looking worse for WVSP
April 7, 2023, Charleston Gazette-Mail
Letter: Second alleged rape victim to file lawsuit against WVSP
April 6, 2023, WCHS-TV
Attorney says Logan County deputy should have stepped forward when told about rape involving state police trooper
April 6, 2023, WV Metro News
Dante' diTrapano shares latest with Hoppy Kercheval
April 6, 2023, WV Metro News Talkline Radio
Second woman comes forward in WVSP assault case
April 5, 2023, Charleston Gazette-Mail
Second person accuses West Virginia State Police trooper of drugging, kidnapping, raping them
April 5, 2023, WOWK-TV
Second woman intends to sue WVSP, officer for kidnapping, rape
April 5, 2023, West Virginia Record
Second alleged rape victim to file lawsuit against WVSP
April 5, 2023, WSAZ-TV
WV State Police scandal explained
April 3, 2023, Mountain State Spotlight
New WVSP Chief of Staff talks allegations, leading agency forward
April 3, 2023, WSAZ-TV
Woman says she was drugged, kidnapped, and raped by West Virginia State Trooper
March 30, 2023, WOWK-TV
Lawsuits filed over alleged hidden camera at W.Va. State Policy Academy
March 30, 2023, WCHS-TV
WV State Police administrators reassigned
March 29, 2023, Herald-Dispatch
Alleged Rapes Part of State Police Misconduct Investigation
March 29, 2023, WV Public Broadcasting
Gov. Justice, West Virginia State Police superintendent give update on investigations into misconduct
March 29, 2023, MSN.com
WV State Police administrators reassigned
March 29, 2023, Charleston Gazette-Mail
Woman says she was drugged, raped, kidnapped by State Trooper
March 27, 2023, West Virginia Record
Mother blames CAMC's negligence for her son's death
March 6, 2023, West Virginia Record
Woman blames trucking companies, DOH for her, grandson's injuries in U.S. 60 wreck
February 27, 2023, West Virginia Record
Mother blames doctors at two hospitals for causing son's death
February 15, 2023, West Virginia Record
Man's estate blames negligent care from CAMC for his death
February 6, 2023, West Virginia Record
Man says unsafe chase by Oak Hill officer resulted in accident
February 2, 2023, West Virginia Record
Dunbar, officers want civil case stayed pending federal criminal investigation
January 27, 2023, West Virginia Record
Widow blames CAMC, doctor for husband's death
January 24, 2023, West Virginia Record
Calwell Luce diTrapano Welcomes Timothy Houston to Its Litigation Team
January 17, 2023, CLDLAW Press Release
Man says he fell from Cabela's tree stand that was similar to recalled product
January 16, 2023, West Virginia Record
Family says negligent medical care in jail led to man's suicide
January 5, 2023, West Virginia Record
Man sues West Virginia hospital after they incorrectly told him they removed his appendix
December 7, 2022, WTRF.com
Man says deputy used excessive force in no-knock warrant
December 7, 2022, West Virginia Record
Man says CAMC doctors wrongly told him they removed his ruptured appendix
December 5, 2022, West Virginia Record
Man's estate blames CAMC for releasing mentally ill brother before fatal shooting
November 29, 2022, West Virginia Record
Jury awards $700K to family of man who died at Huttonsville Correctional Center
November 18, 2022, Charleston-Gazette Mail
Calwell Luce diTrapano Expands Litigation Depth with New Hire
October 27, 2022, CLDLAW Press Release
Civil lawsuits accuse arrested parole officer of sexual assault
October 12, 2022, West Virginia Record
Mass litigation panel established for W.Va. babies born addicted
October 3, 2022, WDTV.com
Notice of opioid lawsuit being sent to families of affected babies, but attorneys worry many will be overlooked
October 2, 2022, Charleston Gazette-Mail
Excessive force used by Dunbar officers led to man's death, father says
September 29, 2022, West Virginia Record
Judge allows more infants to be added to case involving children born addicted to opioids
September 27, 2022, West Virginia Record
Man sues Cabell, HIMG for removing non-cancerous kidney
September 15, 2022, West Virginia Record
Attorneys seek to have more opioid-addicted infants added to state MLP case
September 6, 2022, West Virginia Record
Woman blames poor jail medical care for man's death from sepsis
August 26, 2022, West Virginia Record
Woman blames medical negligence for daughter’s hearing loss
August 18, 2022, West Virginia Record
Late attorney’s wife files medical malpractice suit over his death
August 12, 2022, West Virginia Record
W.Va. Supreme Court orders child opioid cases to Mass Litigation Panel
August 10, 2022, The Herald-Dispatch
WV Supreme Court orders child opioid cases to Mass Litigation Panel
August 10, 2022, Charleston Gazette-Mail
Lawsuits associated with neonatal abstinence syndrome heading to Mass Litigation Panel
August 10, 2022, WV Metro News
WV neonatal abstinence syndrome case to be heard by Mass Litigation Panel
August 10, 2022, WOWK-TV13
NAS cases referred to state’s Mass Litigation Panel
August 10, 2022, West Virginia Record
Estate blames negligent prison health care for man’s death
August 8, 2022, West Virginia Record
Woman alleges her brother died after getting fentanyl while in jail
August 3, 2022, West Virginia Record
Kanawha County Circuit Judge certifies class in class-action lawsuit against WV American Water
July 11, 2022, Charleston Gazette-Mail
Mother blames doctors, hospitals for infant son’s permanent injuries following childbirth
June 16, 2022, West Virginia Record
West Virginia Supreme Court upholds class certification in IEI fire lawsuit
June 10, 2022, The Parkersburg News & Sentinel
Former WV Realtor employee says CEO repeatedly sexually harassed, assaulted her
June 7, 2022, West Virginia Record
Family: EMT crew allowed psych patient to refuse treatment before being fatally hit by train
April 25, 2022, West Virginia Record
Lawsuit claims lack of medical care resulted in inmate’s cancer diagnosis and death
April 19, 2022, West Virginia Record
Widow says healthcare providers failed to diagnose husband’s bladder cancer
April 7, 2022, West Virginia Record
Man says incorrect cancer diagnosis led to healthy kidney being removed
March 10, 2022, West Virginia Record
Restaurateur sues CAMC for complications following medical procedure
February 18, 2022, West Virginia Record
Woman says improper jail medical care led to brother's death
February 16, 2022, West Virginia Record
Man claims botched surgery left him with permanent kidney injury
February 10, 2022, West Virginia Record
Litigation Counsel of America Recognizes Melissa Luce as Senior Fellow
February 9, 2022, CLDLAW Press Release
Beckley coach sues state troopers for excessive force, unlawfully detained and other infringements
February 7, 2022, The Register-Herald
Basketball coach says State Troopers guarding governor shoved him, broke his arm at game
February 2, 2022, West Virginia Record
Estate says man suffered in final days because of lack of proper prison medical care
January 26, 2022, West Virginia Record
Man blames St. Mary's, doctors for improper treatment that led to wife's death
January 21, 2022, West Virginia Record
Affidavit in teen CPS kidnapping and rape case backs up many allegations
January 6, 2022, West Virginia Record
Woman sues state Division of Corrections for sister's death while in jail
January 4, 2022, West Virginia Record
A sheriff’s deputy shot and killed him. Now, the county is paying the man’s family $700,000
December 20, 2021, Mountain State Spotlight
Settlement in wrongful death case raises more questions
December 20, 2021, West Virginia Metro News
Estate settles fatal shooting case by Roane sheriff's deputy for $700K
December 17, 2021, West Virginia Record
Seasoned Litigator Joins Calwell Luce diTrapano
December 16, 2021, CLDLAW Press Release
Four lawsuits blame feds, drug companies for babies being born addicted to opioids
November 29, 2021, West Virginia Record
Estate of autistic man blames 911, local hospital and EMS for not properly responding to call
November 24, 2021, West Virginia Record
Paralyzed man’s federal claim against South Charleston police settled for $2.45M
November 6, 2021, West Virginia Record
Man says five Huntington police officers assaulted him, breaking his neck and leaving him paralyzed
November 5, 2021, West Virginia Record
Couple sues doctor, nurse for injuries from lipoma surgery
September 28, 2021, West Virginia Record
Another federal inmate says officer sexually, physically assaulted her
August 26, 2021, West Virginia Record
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Whitey Bulger's estate amends complaint to add federal government to wrongful death suit
July 2, 2021, West Virginia Record
Judge again grants class certification in case over 2017 Parkersburg warehouse fire
July 2, 2021, West Virginia Record
Plaintiff’s Attorney Melissa Luce Honored as Bar Foundation Fellow
July 2, 2021, CLDLAW Press Release
WV sheriff’s deputy kills two men in two years
July 1, 2021, Mountain State Spotlight
Bibb v. Monsanto: Stuart Calwell’s Eight-Year Battle to Clean Up the Town of Nitro, West Virginia
June 8, 2021, © Calwell Luce diTrapano PLLC
Calwell Luce diTrapano’s Managing Partner Named to 2021 West Virginia Super Lawyers List
June 1, 2021, CLDLAW Press Release
Family files lawsuit against Roane County deputy, other officials over October fatal shooting
February 5, 2021, West Virginia Record
Calwell Luce diTrapano adds to management team
December 10, 2020, CLDLAW Press Release
Growth Continues at the Calwell Luce diTrapano Law Firm
October 6, 2020, CLDLAW Press Release
Calwell Luce diTrapano Files Lawsuit in California Against Corteva (formerly Dow) and Others
September 16, 2020, Plaintiff's Complaint, Superior Court of the State of California, County of Kings
Attorneys Named to 2020 WV Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
May 12, 2020, CLDLAW Press Release
Woman says state Trooper unlawfully shot her, killed her boyfriend at their home
April 17, 2020, West Virginia Record
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Calwell Luce diTrapano Continues to Expand Litigation Practice
February 11, 2020, CLDLAW Press Release
The Calwell Practice Changes Name, Solidifies Long-Term Growth
January 30, 2019, CLDLAW Press Release
