West Virginia legal protection reform News

West Virginia Lawmakers Clear Legal Reform Compromise

The West Virginia Republican-led Legislature has cleared a legal reform proposal compromise. House delegates voted 63-33 March 14 for deliberate intent legal protection changes. When a known unsafe working condition hurts or kills someone, the lawsuits are available, in addition …

West Virginia Governor Signs Comparative Fault Legal Reform Bill

Governor Earl Ray Tomblin has signed a bill changing legal protections when multiple parties are deemed at fault in a lawsuit. The Democratic governor approved a comparative fault bill passed by the Republican-run Legislature on Thursday. Currently, if a party …