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Former employee sues Russell's Sales & Services for failure to pay final wages
CHARLESTON — A Putnam County man is suing Russell's Sales & Services alleging the business failed to pay him once his employment was terminated by providing him with a bad check.
AG seeks to intervene in lawsuit to remove Trump from W.Va. ballots
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office has asked to intervene in a federal lawsuit that seeks to keep former President Donald J. Trump off the ballot for the 2024 West Virginia Primary and General elections.
DHHR says Georgia company tried to defraud state for nearly $10 million
CHARLESTON – The state Department of Health and Human Resources says a Georgia-based company tried to defraud the state’s Medicaid program for almost $10 million.
Chiropractor wants money from law firm for client's treatment
CHARLESTON – A chiropractor has sued a Charleston law firm seeking payment for services provided to a client.
Woman accuses Charleston attorney, law firm of legal malpractice
CHARLESTON – A woman has accused a Charleston attorney and his law firm of legal malpractice.
Kanawha County woman sues CAMC for negligence during hospital admission
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County woman is suing Charleston Area Medical Center alleging the hospital wrongfully cared for her during her admission.
Former employee sues Panther Creek Mining for wrongful termination
CHARLESTON — A former employee is suing Panther Creek Mining for wrongful termination of employment.
Attorney General Morrisey Announces Artwork of Southern W.Va. ‘Kids Kick Opioids’ Regional Winners on Display at the Capitol
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced artwork by students from southern West Virginia, who are regional winners of the office’s seventh Kids Kick Opioids contest, will be on display at the State Capitol building from Oct. 2-Oct. 9.
Woman says Grayson Assisted Living responsible for death of brother
HUNTINGTON — A New York woman is suing Grayson Assisted Living for the death of her brother.
Kanawha Circuit Judge Joanna Tabit dies
CHARLESTON – Kanawha Circuit Judge Joanna Tabit has died. Tabit has been battling cancer for several months.
From the Stars and Stripes to the Courtroom to the Classroom – Outstanding Service Follows UWLA Law Professor and Dean David Chaney
With his sights firmly set on the stars, David Sinclair Chaney dreamed of being a scientist and cosmologist when he was a just child.
Teacher files petition over family court judge's order restricting her contact with minor
CHARLESTON – A middle school teacher has filed a petition seeking to stop a Kanawha County Family Court judge from entering an order restricting her contact with her brother’s child even though she is not involved in the case.
Judge consolidates discovery in State Police Academy hidden camera cases
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha Circuit Court judge has allowed the discovery portion of four civil lawsuits involving a hidden camera in the women’s locker room at the West Virginia State Police Academy to be consolidated.
Woman sues TTA for bus accident injuries
HUNTINGTON — A woman is suing Tri-State Transit Authority for an accident that caused her family member serious injuries.
Huntington woman sues rental property owner for injuries
HUNTINGTON — A Huntington woman is suing B&B Property Management alleging she was injured while on its rental premises.
Fellow GOP candidate seeks to keep Trump off W.Va. ballot
CHARLESTON – A Texas man has filed a federal lawsuit to try to keep former President Donald J. Trump from appearing on the 2024 presidential election ballot in West Virginia.
Lunch with FBI & Law Enforcement on September 28, 2023
Join us at the College of Law for lunch with FBI and Law Enforcement.
U.S. EEOC accuses Walmart store manager of sexual harassment, discrimination
CHARLESTON – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has accused a Walmart store manager of sexual harassment and discrimination.
Man sues rehabilitation hospital for wife's wrongful death
HUNTINGTON — A man is suing Rebound LLC for the wrongful death of his wife.
Hamilton: Economic development efforts should include coal
Gov. Jim Justice recognizes the incredible importance of coal to reliable power generation, steelmaking, and the economic impact these industries have on West Virginia. The coal industry can do even more with additional focus and attention by our state’s leading economic development agency.