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Eight lawsuits accuse middle school teacher of sexually harassing students, sending lewd photos
LOGAN – Eight lawsuits accuse a middle school gym teacher of sexually harassing students, including sending them lewd photos on social media.
Morrisey, Moore hail MasterCard, Visa pausing plans to distinguish gun shop purchases
CHARLESTON – After MasterCard and Visa announced they’re pausing plans of applying a new merchant code to distinguish firearms purchases at gun shops, West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey was declaring victory.
Former Clarksburg city worker says he wasn't paid for unused comp, vacation hours
CLARKSBURG – A former Clarksburg city employee says he never was paid for unused comp time and other leave.
Morrisey joins national ‘Slam the Scam’ call initiative
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office 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 led by the Federal Trade Commission.
Morrisey wants to take trans athlete case to U.S. Supreme Court
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office is filing an application with the U.S. Supreme Court to vacate the injunction pending appeal in a case challenging West Virginia’s ban on transgender athletes.
Veteran principal claims Lincoln County officials conspired to suspend, fire him
HAMLIN – A longtime teacher and principal has sued the Lincoln County Board of Education and others alleging they conspired to suspend and later fire him.
McDowell contractor hurls litany of allegations at coal operator
WELCH – A McDowell County business seeks almost $1 million for unpaid services as well as a preliminary injunction to keep another company from transferring three MSHA permits.
Appeals court hears West Virginia transgender Medicaid arguments
RICHMOND, Virginia – A federal appeals court has heard oral arguments for a case in which West Virginia seeks to reverse a lower court ruling requiring the state’s Medicaid program to treat transgender people’s healthcare needs.
Two Martinsburg officers say city posted personal information about them online
MARTINSBURG – Two Martinsburg police officers blame the city for posting personal information about them online that could endanger them and their families.
Governor signs largest tax cut in W.Va. history
CHARLESTON – Gov. Jim Justice has signed what is being called the largest tax cut in state history.
Former Delegate sued for using his position to request sexual favors
CHARLESTON – A Raleigh County woman has sued a former member of the House of Delegates claiming he used his position to request sexual favors for passage of a bill she supported.
Mother blames CAMC's negligence for her son's death
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman blames negligent care at Charleston Area Medical Center for her son’s death.
W.Va. resigns from Electronic Registration Information Center
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner has pulled the state from the Electronic Registration Information Center effectively immediately.
Judge's order says energy company, contractors can't trespass on adjacent property
WHEELING – A circuit judge says an energy company and its contractors can’t trespass on a family’s property adjacent to an oil and gas well pad.
House passes deliberate intent bill capping non-economic damages
CHARLESTON – The House of Delegates has passed a bill that would limit non-economic damages to injured workers in cases where the worker can prove deliberate intent by employers.
Senate passes bill that would allow qualified responders to aid in disasters without fear of litigation
CHARLESTON – A “Good Samaritan” bill has passed the state Senate that supporters say would protect individuals and businesses providing assistance following accidents and disasters.
Monongalia magistrate resigns after second admonishment in 9 months
CHARLESTON – A Monongalia County magistrate has resigned following a second admonishment in less than a year by the state Judicial Investigation Commission.
Civil service commission says Ohio Co. deputies should get public hearing over pay issues
WHEELING – The Ohio County Sheriff’s Deputy Civil Service Commission has denied the county’s motion to dismiss the deputies’ demand for a public hearing.
Morrisey asks federal judge to deny injunction to halt state abortion law
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office has asked a federal court to deny a preliminary injunction sought by parties challenging the state’s abortion law.
Insurance agent says he's owed $625,000 in commissions
HUNTINGTON – An insurance agent says he has not been paid his full commissions by his company and says he is owed more than $600,000