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Man blames DHHR for allowing granddaughters, other girl to live in home with registered sex offender
CHARLESTON – A Mason County man blames the state Department of Health and Human Resources for allowing his biological granddaughters and another girl to live in a home with a registered sex offender.
Former Bob Evans server says she was victim of sexual harassment, racial discrimination
CHARLESTON – A former employee says she was a victim of sexual harassment and racial discrimination when she worked at Bob Evans.
MEC seeks $150,000 from former member Urbana University
CLARKSBURG – A West Virginia-based NCAA athletic conference says a former member school from Ohio owes $150,000 in member dues.
Parkersburg family sues Wood County school board over mask mandate
PARKERSBURG – A couple has filed a lawsuit against the Wood County Board of Education challenging its school mask mandate.
AG's office warns those seeking college financial aid to protect information
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office is urging college-bound students to protect personal information when preparing to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid in light of this month’s opening of the application window.
McGinley's estate files wrongful death lawsuit against AEP, others following fatal crash
CHARLESTON – The estate of prominent Charleston attorney Sean McGinley has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against AEP and an auto auction company following his June death in a traffic accident on Interstate 79.
WVCALA announces Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week
According to West Virginia Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse, lawsuits continue to have a negative impact on our economy and reduce access to affordable healthcare for West Virginians.
Legal expert: Employers have right to require vaccinations and can fire unvaxxed workers
CHARLESTON – The apparent firing of a popular television anchor for allegedly refusing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine has sparked social media discussion about an employer’s right to mandate the vaccine.
W.Va. Chamber strongly opposes IRS reporting proposal regarding banking activity
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce opposes an IRS reporting proposal the Biden Administration is trying to add to the budget reconciliation bill pending in Congress.
Letter from former Republican official calls Unger's magistrate appointment illegal
CHARLESTON – The former chairman of the Wood County Republican Executive Committee says a recent Eastern Panhandle judicial appointment is illegal.
Morrisey, other AGs support Senate efforts to protect children using social media
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a group of 52 attorneys general in supporting efforts by a U.S. Senate committee to protect the wellbeing of children — particularly their mental health — while they use social media.
Woman receives shock while playing video poker at Mardi Gras Casino & Resort
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman says she was shocked while visiting the Mardi Gras Casino & Resort, but it unfortunately wasn’t because she hit the jackpot.
Wyoming County couple says Gilbert funeral home, employee mishandled body of stillborn son
WILLIAMSON – A Wyoming County couple says a Gilbert funeral home and one of its employees mishandled the body of their stillborn son.
Woman says Locomote Express driver sexually assaulted her during delivery
PINEVILLE – A Wyoming County woman has sued Locomote Express after she says one of its former drivers sexually assaulted her.
Backstage worker says ice skater portraying 'Moana' character Maui hit him with a boat
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County man says a skater portraying Maui from the animated film “Moana” hit him with a boat during a 2020 Disney on Ice performance.
Woman says landlord won't move her, daughter out of sewage-flooded apartment
CHARLESTON – A Charleston woman says her landlord refuses to allow her and her daughter to move to another apartment despite it having been flooded with sewage this summer.
AG opinion distinguishes legal roles of local health boards and officers
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has issued an opinion distinguishing the legal authorities of local health officers and boards of health.
W.Va. Chamber backs federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
CHARLESTON – The president of the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce says his group supports the passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
Justice companies offer settlement to Credit Suisse of $300M plus more from Bluestone sale
CHARLESTON – Gov. Jim Justice has confirmed a media report that he has offered $300 million and half of the value of his family’s coal businesses to settle loans.
Woman files slip-and-fall lawsuit against Walmart
WINFIELD – A woman has sued Walmart after she says she slipped and injured herself at the Hurricane location.