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WEST VIRGINIA RECORD

Tuesday, March 19, 2024

State Supreme Court

4th Circuit wants state Supreme Court to answer nuisance question in Huntington, Cabell opioid case

By Chris Dickerson |
RICHMOND, Virginia – The West Virginia Supreme Court now has a potential billion-dollar question on its hands.
State Supreme Court

Justices issue full opinion in Cabell County excess levy case

By Chris Dickerson |
CHARLESTON – The Cabell County Board of Education can’t be required to include funding in its excess levy for the Huntington park board and the Cabell County Public Library, according to the state Supreme Court. In its full opinion on the issue released March 15, the court more thoroughly explained its order issued last month.
State Court

Estate blames poor medical care in jail for man's suicide

By Chris Dickerson |
State Court

Ohio County 911 dispatchers sue over 'on-call' pay , workplace safety issues

By Chris Dickerson |
WHEELING – A group of current and former Ohio County 911 dispatchers have sued the county commission over pay issues related to “on-call” procedures and workplace safety issues.
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Kentucky voters will see amendment to prevent non-citizen voting; W.Va. measure stalls

By Chris Dickerson |
FRANKFORT, Kentucky – A bill that would prevent non-citizens from voting in Kentucky has passed the Kentucky General Assembly. Senate Bill 143 passed on a 72-12 vote March 15.
You’d think someone in charge would publicly stand up and say they want this issue to be taken up in the coming weeks when the governor calls a special session to deal with issues related to the state budget. Right? Well, guess again.
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Federal Court

Estate blames state jail system for man's death

By Kyla Asbury |
BECKLEY — A federal lawsuit seeks to hold PrimeCare and the correctional staff accountable for their alleged negligence and failure to provide adequate medical care to an inmate, resulting in his death while in custody at Southern Regional Jail.
State Supreme Court

W.Va. Supreme Court reverses part of circuit court DHHS ruling

By Kyla Asbury |
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals partially reversed a lower court ruling involving the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
Federal Court

Outback manager says she was victim of gender discrimination, retaliation

By West Virginia Record |
CHARLESTON – A former Outback Steakhouse manager claims she was a victim of gender discrimination and retaliation by the company.
State Court

Tenant says she was discriminated against after apartment complex fire

By West Virginia Record |
CHARLESTON – A woman says she was a victim of racial discrimination when she was denied relocation to another property after a fire at her rental complex.
State Court

Couple says Ford Explorer they purchased was a lemon

By West Virginia Record |
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County couple says the Ford Explorer they purchased was defective.
State Court

Former City of Hurricane employee claims his firing was retaliatory

By The West Virginia Record |
WINFIELD – A former employee of the City of Hurricane claims he was fired in retaliation for reporting a supervisor’s allegedly illegal activities.
State Court

Inmate sues for injuries from accident while being transported by DOC officers

By West Virginia Record |
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County man says he was injured when he was being transported as an inmate by the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
State Court

UPS driver sues Frontier, driver following traffic accident

By West Virginia Record |
HUNTINGTON – A UPS driver has sued Frontier and one its employees over injuries from a traffic accident.
State Court

Woman says Clendenin Elementary construction blasts damaged her property

By West Virginia Record |
CHARLESTON – A Clendenin woman says blasting and other work involving in the construction of the new Clendenin Elementary School damaged her nearby home.

Estate blames poor medical care in jail for man's suicide

By Chris Dickerson |
CHARLESTON – The estate of a Marion County man blames poor medical care for his suicide while in jail.

Ohio County 911 dispatchers sue over 'on-call' pay , workplace safety issues

By Chris Dickerson |
WHEELING – A group of current and former Ohio County 911 dispatchers have sued the county commission over pay issues related to “on-call” procedures and workplace safety issues.

Mother claims teacher sent explicit photos, asked student for sex before tutoring session

By Chris Dickerson |
CHARLESTON – The mother of a St. Albans High School student says a tutor sent sexually explicit photos to her son.

Couple says Ford Explorer they purchased was a lemon

By West Virginia Record |
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County couple says the Ford Explorer they purchased was defective.

Nurse claims Thomas Health wrongfully denied her COVID vaccine religious exemption

By Chris Dickerson |
CHARLESTON – A registered nurse says Thomas Memorial Hospital wrongfully denied her religious exemption request from taking the COVID-19 vaccine.

Estate blames state jail system for man's death

By Kyla Asbury |
BECKLEY — A federal lawsuit seeks to hold PrimeCare and the correctional staff accountable for their alleged negligence and failure to provide adequate medical care to an inmate, resulting in his death while in custody at Southern Regional Jail.

Outback manager says she was victim of gender discrimination, retaliation

By West Virginia Record |
CHARLESTON – A former Outback Steakhouse manager claims she was a victim of gender discrimination and retaliation by the company.

Man with developmental disabilities accuses Walmart of discrimination, wrongful termination

By Chris Dickerson |
WHEELING – A Cameron man with developmental disabilities says he was discriminated against and wrongfully terminated by Walmart.

Jury awards $1.8M medical malpractice verdict to Huntington woman

By Chris Dickerson |
HUNTINGTON – A federal jury has awarded a Huntington woman with a $1.8 million verdict in a medical malpractice case.

Class action says Allegheny Wood Products failed to provide WARN Act notice

By Chris Dickerson |
BECKLEY – A former Allegheny Wood Products employee has filed a potential class action lawsuit against the company after it abruptly shut down last month.

Kentucky voters will see amendment to prevent non-citizen voting; W.Va. measure stalls

By Chris Dickerson |
FRANKFORT, Kentucky – A bill that would prevent non-citizens from voting in Kentucky has passed the Kentucky General Assembly. Senate Bill 143 passed on a 72-12 vote March 15.

4th Circuit wants state Supreme Court to answer nuisance question in Huntington, Cabell opioid case

By Chris Dickerson |
RICHMOND, Virginia – The West Virginia Supreme Court now has a potential billion-dollar question on its hands.

W.Va., nine other states file challenge to SEC climate disclosure rule

By Chris Dickerson |
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is spearheading a lawsuit that will challenge a new rule that would require companies to report climate-related risks.

Proposed amendment to add U.S. citizenship to W.Va. voting requirement passes House

By Chris Dickerson |
CHARLESTON – A House of Delegates resolution that would create an amendment to the state Constitution ensuring only United States citizens can vote in West Virginia elections is now with the state Senate.House Joint Resolution 21 passed on a 96-0 vote February 6.

Kentucky bill to make U.S. citizenship a voting requirement passes House

By Chris Dickerson |
FRANKFORT, Kentucky – A proposed constitutional amendment that would require U.S. citizenship to vote in Kentucky elections has passed the state House of Representatives.

Chafin Law Firm creates scholarship at Marshall

By Kyla Asbury |
HUNTINGTON — The Chafin Law Firm has established a scholarship at Marshall University to help those impacted by the opioid epidemic who are seeking a degree.

Bailey campaign pulls in more than $150K at kickoff fundraiser

By Chris Dickerson |
CHARLESTON – Kanawha Circuit Judge Jennifer Bailey’s re-election campaign brought in more than $150,000 at its kickoff fundraising event.