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WVU PRESIDENT FINALISTS: Suit not a reflection on Garrison, attorney says

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Garrison

CHARLESTON – Despite naming him as a co-defendant in a 2003 lawsuit, a Charleston attorney says the suit should not impue a Morgantown attorney’s ability to be the next president of West Virginia University.
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WVU PRESIDENT FINALISTS: Kansas State provost declines comment on free-press suit involving university

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Nellis

CHARLESTON — Despite being unaware of a lawsuit involving the institution where he is provost, a candidate for president of West Virginia University said his administration would be one of openness.
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WVU PRESIDENT FINALISTS: Law school under Bernstine crafted speech codes later ruled unconstitutional

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Bernstine

CHARLESTON — Another West Virginia University presidential candidate’s failure to communicate his views on a First Amendment-related lawsuit at the institution where he was previously dean of the law school is cause for concern, says one of his former colleagues. Read More »

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Former manager says he owns part of clothing store

MORGANTOWN – A Monongalia County man has filed a lawsuit against the men’s clothing store he managed. Kelly Doyle filed a suit March 26 in Monongalia Circuit Court, naming Saul Radman and Daniel’s Men’s Store as defendants. The suit says … Read More »

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This Just In: Monongalia County

March 22 Dianna Cline and Gerald Cline v. Arlo Cutright and Percy Cale Trucking, Inc. J-N/A; PA-Kristine A. Burdette * The plaintiffs claim Arlo Cutright negligently and recklessly drove his automobile, owned by Percy Cale Trucking, so as to cause … Read More »

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Woman blames WVU hospitals for father’s death

MORGANTOWN – A woman whose father died at West Virginia University Hospital has filed a wrongful death suit against the hospital. Kathy Sanders filed a suit March 23 in Monongalia Circuit Court against the University of West Virginia Board of … Read More »

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Monongalia teachers might lose a day of pay

MORGANTOWN – Monongalia County teachers and staff members who took part in a strike earlier this month might have a day’s pay taken away. Circuit Court Judge Robert Stone refused to issue an injunction March 28 that would stop the … Read More »

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Man says WVU hospital to blame for mother’s death

MORGANTOWN – A Pennsylvania man has filed a wrongful death suit against West Virginia University Medical Corporation on behalf of his mother, who died while under the care of the university medical staff. Robert Pritchard filed a suit March 16 … Read More »

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Monongalia man says he was fired for blowing whistle

MORGANTOWN – A Monongalia County man claims his former employer wrongly fired him for expressing concern over illegal actions the business was doing. Thomas Beal filed a suit Feb. 28 in Monongalia Circuit Court against Monro Muffler Brake Inc. Beal … Read More »

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Former House member says he doesn’t need to register as sex offender

MORGANTOWN- A former House of Delegates member has filed a petition against the West Virginia State Police claiming he does not have to register as a sex offender because he never was sentenced in a felony conviction in 1979. Clyde … Read More »

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WVU Moot Court competition full of drama

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Baker Cup finalist Steven Conifer hoists his trophy after being declared the winner.

MORGANTOWN – Two people never worked as hard for $850 as Steven Conifer and Jenifer Matko.
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This Just In: Monongalia County

March 15 Joseph A. D’Amico and Joann D’Amico v. Gregg H. Gilleland and Dorothy Lou Gilleland J-Clawges; PA-Raymond H. Yackel * Joseph and Joann D’Amico claim that Gregg Gilleland, while operating a vehicle owned by Dorothy Gilleland, disregarded his responsibility … Read More »

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Man sues Cheat Lake store after slipping on cooking oil

MORGANTOWN – A Monongalia County man has filed a lawsuit against a local grocery store after he fell and was injured in the store. John B. Murray filed a suit March 12 in Monongalia Circuit Court, against Nikae Foods, doing … Read More »

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Woman sues Wal-Mart after fall at Morgantown store

MORGANTOWN – A Monongalia County woman is suing the nation’s largest retailer for $74,000 after she was injured when she fell in the store. Linda Hulvey filed a suit March 7 in Monongalia Circuit Court, naming Wal-Mart Stores as the … Read More »

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Monongalia company is target of class action over taxes

MORGANTOWN – A class-action lawsuit has been filed against a clinical and pharmacologic research company in Monongalia County, claiming the company failed to pay federal taxes for its employees. The suit, filed jointly by Michael Loss, Ann Sandor, Susan Jenkins, … Read More »

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