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Greenbrier files countersuit, says N.C. family owes more than $350K in gambling debts
BECKLEY – The Greenbrier has filed a countersuit against an Indian American family that says it was discriminated against and treated poorly by resort staff, saying the family actually owes more than $350,000 in unpaid gambling debts.
Nine apply for Supreme Court seat left vacant by Jenkins
CHARLESTON – Nine people have applied for the vacancy on the state Supreme Court left by last month’s resignation of former Justice Evan Jenkins.
Nurse at VA Medical Center says shoe covers caused her to fall
HUNTINGTON – A registered nurse blames the shoe covers she was required to wear for injuries she sustained at work.
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.
AG's office reminds consumers to research tax prep services
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office is reminding consumers to be cautious and to protect personal information when preparing and filing their federal and state income taxes, particularly because some tax preparers offer remote assistance due to COVID-19.
Man says he was fired after filing complaint about racism, bigotry on the job
WINFIELD – A Kanawha County man says he was fired after he complained about racism, homophobia and bigotry while working at Toyota’s Putnam County facility.
Former Hampton Inn employee says she was fired after nursing her infant
WINFIELD – A former Hampton Inn employee says she was wrongfully terminated because she nursing her infant child.
Man says he was discriminated against by Huntington Water Quality Board
HUNTINGTON – A Cabell County man says he was discriminated against by the Huntington Water Quality Board.
Indian American family says The Greenbrier staff discriminated against them
BECKLEY – An Indian American family says they were discriminated against and treated poorly by staff at The Greenbrier Resort.
Manchin's opposition dooms key Biden pick for Federal Reserve
WASHINGTON – Senator Joe Manchin says he will oppose the nomination of one of President Biden’s key Federal Reserve Board picks.
State Supreme Court to consider appeal from Morgantown firefighters on pay issues
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court will consider an appeal by members of the Morgantown Fire Department regarding holiday pay and additional time off.
W.Va. AG's office joins National Consumer Protection initiative
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is joining with consumer protection groups and other state attorneys general to help consumers combat scam calls in observation of National Consumer Protection Week, a consumer education initiative spearheaded by the Federal Trade Commission.
Man fired after refusing supervisor's request to have sex with wife
BECKLEY – A Greenbrier County man says he was fired after he refused a supervisor’s request to have sex with his wife.
Mother of second girl sues school board, others after daughter was sexually assaulted
WELCH – The mother of a second Mount View Middle School student say their daughter was sexually assaulted earlier this school year by a boy named in a previously filed lawsuit.
Martinsburg, firefighters reach agreement regarding holiday pay lawsuit
MARTINSBURG – The City of Martinsburg and members of its fire department have reached an agreement in a lawsuit regarding holiday pay isues.
Man says incorrect cancer diagnosis led to healthy kidney being removed
HUNTINGTON – An Ohio man says doctors erroneously diagnosed him with cancer, leading to the removal of a healthy kidney.
Longtime humane officer says he never was paid overtime
WHEELING – Ohio County’s longtime humane officer says he is owed years of overtime.
AG's office launches sixth Kids Kick Opioids contest
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has announced the start of it’s sixth Kids Kick Opioids contest, a public service announcement partnership with elementary and middle schools that encourages students to raise awareness of prescription painkiller abuse.
Morrisey warns consumers of charity scams in wake of Russian invasion of Ukraine
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office is warning consumers to be on guard against impostors calling to solicit monetary donations to aid Ukrainians in the wake of the Russian invasion.
Woman says she had to quit job because of sexual harassment, physical assaults
CHARLESTON – A former convenience store employee says she was forced to quit her job because of pervasive sexual comments and physical assaults by her supervisor.