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At manufacturer trial, plaintiff attorneys portray prescription opioids as dangerous

By John Sammon | Tuesday, Apr 5, 2022 @ 3:38pm

CHARLESTON – On the second day of a trial accusing opioid manufacturers of causing an drug epidemic in West Virginia, plaintiff attorneys sought to undercut a central defense contention – that prescription drugs are safe and effective in dealing with pain.
King steps back from moving to senior status, might have been unhappy with replacement plan

By Chris Dickerson | Tuesday, Nov 30, 2021 @ 7:14pm

CHARLESTON – A federal 4th Circuit appeals court judge and West Virginia native has rescinded his plan to become a senior status judge and will remain on the bench.