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Judge denies motion to dismiss, saying it's too early to consider
WHEELING – A circuit court judge has denied a defendant’s motion to dismiss the plaintiff’s amended complaint in a workplace injury lawsuit, saying it was premature to consider such a request.
Governor appoints Bunn to state Supreme Court
CHARLESTON – C. Haley Bunn has been appointed to the state Supreme Court. Gov. Jim Justice made the announcement April 6. Bunn, a native of Oceana in Wyoming County, is a former federal prosecutor.
Three file sexual harassment lawsuits against female supervisor
CHARLESTON – Three current and former employees have filed lawsuits against a property management company, accusing a female supervisor of sexual harassment.
Man says he was injured on the job by faulty hydraulic hose
HUNTINGTON – A former City of Huntington employee says he was severely injured on the job by an improperly made hydraulic hose.
Woman says she was fired from House of Hounds following pregnancy
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman says was terminated from her job at a dog care facility following her pregnancy.
Former Dutch Miller employee says she was sexually harassed at work
CHARLESTON – A former employee says she was sexually harassed while working at Dutch Miller of Charleston.
Another woman says she was sexually harassed at Toyota plant; company seeks dismissal
WINFIELD – Another woman says she was sexually harassed and retaliated against while working at the Toyota Motor Manufacturing plant in Putnam County.
UPDATE: Woman says she found live mouse in her McDonald's Mocha Frappe, restaurant denies claim
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman says she had a surprise in her McDonald’s order, but it wasn’t a toy in a Happy Meal.
Federal judge dismisses one Wayne County bus garage suit
HUNTINGTON — A federal judge has dismissed a case filed by a retired Wayne County Board of Education employee who had said he was wrongfully accused of obstructing an investigation into and taking party in a criminal conspiracy regarding theft of board property.
Man says he was injured by driver overserved at Quaker Steak and Lube
CHARLESTON – A Lincoln County man says he was injured in a vehicle accident because Quaker Steak and Lube overserved a patron.
AG's office renews partnership with FCC on robocall investigations
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has announced a renewed robocall investigation partnership with the Federal Communications Commission.
Nickerson withdraws from seat on new intermediate court
CHARLESTON — Don Nickerson, one of three men recently appointed to serve as a judge on the state’s new intermediate appellate court, has decided to withdraw from the position.
Woman says she was injured in slip-and-fall at Walmart
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman says she suffered injuries when she fell at Walmart at the start of the pandemic.
UPDATE: Plaintiff voluntarily dismisses Toyota sexual harassment lawsuit
WINFIELD – A Putnam County woman says she was sexually harassed at and forced to resign from his job at Toyota Motor Manufacturing.
Gay man says he was harassed, denied service at Spirit Halloween
CHARLESTON – A gay man has sued Spirit Halloween after he says he was denied service and harassed by a manager.
Open meetings lawsuit against House of Delegates dismissed
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha Circuit judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed against the House of Delegates and a committee for allegedly violating the Open Meetings Act.
Morrisey wants U.S. AG Garland to increase fentanyl prosecutions, penalties
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has asked U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland to increase its prosecutions and penalties in fatal fentanyl drug cases in the United States and West Virginia.
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.
State GOP appeals Wood County chairman ruling to Supreme Court
CHARLESTON – The state Republican Party has filed a notice of appeal with the state Supreme Court asking it to review a recent ruling that put the ousted chairman of the Wood County Republican Executive Committee back in the position.
Woman blames faulty Home Depot insulation blower for damages
WINFIELD – A Kanawha County woman claims a faulty insulation blower rented at Home Depot caused her unnecessary headaches and expenses.