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506, 2018

Camille E. Wartts Joins Kay Casto & Chaney PLLC

Morgantown, WV (June 1, 2018) — Kay Casto & Chaney PLLC is pleased to announce that Camille E. Wartts has joined the firm as an associate.

At Kay Casto, Mrs. Wartts practices in the areas of general civil litigation with an emphasis on insurance, construction, and labor and employment law.  Before joining the firm’s Morgantown office, Mrs. […]

3003, 2017

Teresa Dumire Featured Speaker at CLM Conference

Morgantown, WV (March 29, 2017) — Teresa J. Dumire, the managing member of the firm’s Morgantown office and the newly-elected member of the firm’s Management Committee, has been selected as a speaker at the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance Annual Conference to be held in Nashville, TN.  The three-day meeting will feature experts in many areas […]

2802, 2017

WV Tort Reform Eyes Phantom Damages (SB 197)

Phantom damages are once again in the legislative crosshairs of West Virginia’s legislative session. Over the last several sessions, there have been a number of tort reform measures enacted into law, including changes to West Virginia’s joint and several liability and comparative fault rules, as well as statutory limitations on punitive damages.

The 2017 Legislature is […]

109, 2015

Know When to Waiver: Liability Waivers

We’ve all seen liability waivers. Chances are, you’ve been asked to sign one before your child goes on a school field trip to a museum or zoo.  Corporate events such as whitewater rafting and other adventure excursions are good examples.  So are 5K runs and distance walks to support charitable organizations.

Some folks will tell you that […]