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Estate blames jail officials for Mingo County man's death
CHARLESTON – The estate of Mingo County man blames jail officials for his death.
State Supreme Court
Supreme Court reprimands family court judge for rules violations
State AG
Morrisey questions FBI’s diversity, equity and inclusion hiring, promotion practices
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has written a letter questioning the FBI’s recruitment, hiring and promotion practices, suggesting they present serious issues that may violate the nation’s non-discrimination laws.
State Supreme Court
4th Circuit wants state Supreme Court to answer nuisance question in Huntington, Cabell opioid case
RICHMOND, Virginia – The West Virginia Supreme Court now has a potential billion-dollar question on its hands.
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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Former employee accuses CSX of disability discrimination
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - The parents of a five-week-old infant can sue a West Virginia county for what they claim is a 911 dispatcher’s bad advice to drive the baby to a hospital instead of waiting for an ambulance to arrive.
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Justice-owned company settles coal mine reclamation claims
BIG STONE GAP, Va. (Legal Newsline) - A coal mining company owned by West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice and his family has reached a settlement with environment groups over the reclamation of its former sites.
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Clients of crooked lawyer lose effort to get attorneys fees from feds
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ATRA's Joyce touts effectiveness of 'Judicial Hellholes' program
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Unions ask SCOTUS to approve pipeline route under Appalachian Trail
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - Unions representing pipeline workers have thrown their support behind the construction of a pipeline that will cross a national forest and under the Appalachian Trail.
Federal Court
In pipeline/Appalachian Trail case, law prof tells SCOTUS natural gas is needed to fight climate change
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State AGs ask Sixth Circuit for control of opioid settlement talks
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Federal Court
Blank Rome says pelvic mesh firm owes it almost $500K
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Estate blames jail officials for Mingo County man's death
CHARLESTON – The estate of Mingo County man blames jail officials for his death.
Berkeley County school nurses say they aren't being paid properly
MARTINBURG – A group of 31 Berkeley County school nurses say they are not being properly compensated for their work.
Estate blames poor medical care in jail for man's suicide
CHARLESTON – The estate of a Marion County man blames poor medical care for his suicide while in jail.
Mother claims teacher sent explicit photos, asked student for sex before tutoring session
CHARLESTON – The mother of a St. Albans High School student says a tutor sent sexually explicit photos to her son.
Tenant says she was discriminated against after apartment complex fire
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.
Estate blames state jail system for man's death
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Supreme Court reprimands family court judge for rules violations
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court says an Eastern Panhandle family court judge should be reprimanded for violating the rules of the Code of Judicial Conduct.
Morrisey questions FBI’s diversity, equity and inclusion hiring, promotion practices
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has written a letter questioning the FBI’s recruitment, hiring and promotion practices, suggesting they present serious issues that may violate the nation’s non-discrimination laws.
Proposed amendment to add U.S. citizenship to W.Va. voting requirement passes House
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
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
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
CHARLESTON – Kanawha Circuit Judge Jennifer Bailey’s re-election campaign brought in more than $150,000 at its kickoff fundraising event.