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Woman says authorities kept her from filming state Senate abortion debate
CHARLESTON – Two lawsuits have been filed accusing state officials and employees of violating a Greenbrier County woman’s right to record public government proceedings. -
Man sues officer, St. Albans for excessive force, injuries
CHARLESTON — A man is suing the City of St. Albans and its police department alleging he was injured by one of its officers. -
Cabell County and Huntington plan to appeal federal opioid verdict
CHARLESTON – Cabell County and the City of Huntington will appeal last month’s federal verdict for the nation’s three largest drug distributors. -
Attorney dismisses talk of missed Cabell-Huntington opioid settlement
CHARLESTON – Two days after a federal judge ruled in favor of opioid distributors in a bellwether case, discussions about missed settlement opportunities continue. -
Latest opioid ruling puts MDL judge further out of step on public nuisance
CHARLESTON – A federal judge soundly rejected the public nuisance theory behind most opioid litigation, further isolating the judge in charge of thousands of similar lawsuits who has consistently ruled in favor of plaintiffs on this very question. -
Judge rules in favor of opioid distributors in Huntington, Cabell cases
CHARLESTON – After more than 11 months, a federal judge has ruled in favor of three drug distribution companies, saying their actions did not cause the opioid epidemic in Huntington and Cabell County. -
Physician, practice sue General Star National Insurance for breach of contract
CHARLESTON — A West Virginia-licensed physician and his medical practice are suing General Star National Insurance Company and General Star Indemnity Company alleging that they breached their contract with the plaintiffs. -
Man sues Joe Holland Chevrolet for discrimination
CHARLESTON — A former employee is suing Joe Holland Chevrolet after he claims his employment was wrongfully terminated and discriminated against. -
Man accuses South Charleston officers of using excessive force to injure him
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County man says South Charleston police officers used excessive and unreasonable force on him. -
Lawsuits allege excessive force by West Virginia State Trooper
CHARLESTON —Three lawsuits have been filed against the West Virginia State Police alleging excessive force by one of its police officers. -
One defendant voluntarily dismissed from Mason County excessive force case
CHARLESTON — One of the defendants has been voluntarily dismissed from a lawsuit alleging excessive force. -
Lowe's lawsuit removed to federal court
CHARLESTON — A lawsuit initially filed in Kanawha Circuit Court against Lowe's Home Centers has been removed to federal court. -
Federal judge denies handful of motions in Huntington opioid case
CHARLESTON — Federal Judge David Faber denied a handful of motions for judgment on partial findings in an opioid lawsuit filed by the city of Huntington against opioid manufacturers that went to trial last July and is still awaiting a verdict. -
Federal judge tosses $32.7 million insurance verdict, reduces it to $1.8 million
CHARLESTON – A federal judge has set aside a $32.7 million insurance verdict from last summer. -
Federal judge wants new U.S. Attorney to look at 'unusual number' of suppression motions
CHARLESTON – A federal judge wants the new U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia to review an “unusual” number of judicial decisions in recent years that found evidence was unlawfully seized and unusable at trial. -
Defendants want lawsuits alleging medical negligence dismissed
CHARLESTON — Several defendants are denying allegations against them and want two lawsuits dismissed from federal court. -
Judge sets schedule for Union Carbide undisclosed landfill lawsuits
CHARLESTON — A federal judge has set a schedule for several lawsuits that were combined involving Union Carbide. -
Inmate says he was injured by metal shards on a toothbrush
CHARLESTON — A man is suing several correctional officers alleging he was denied care when he was injured by metal shards on a toothbrush. -
Woman says she injured her knee in slip-and-fall at Target
CHARLESTON – A Cabin Creek woman says she was injured when she slipped and fell at Target. -
U.S. Supreme Court refuses to hear Loughry's appeal
WASHINGTON – Former state Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry’s attempt to have the U.S. Supreme Court review his case has been denied.