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Bank files to have governor's wages garnished to pay lawsuit judgment
ELKINS – A bank has filed paperwork to garnish the wages of Gov. Jim Justice to finish paying an $850,000 judgment in a civil lawsuit.
Lincoln County assessor goes to court to block sheriff's office swap plan
HAMLIN – Lincoln County’s assessor is fighting a decision by the county commission to force his office to switch spaces with the sheriff’s department, a move he says is unnecessary and would cost taxpayers.
AG's office sues unlicensed mobile home sellers
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office has filed a lawsuit against four members of the same family for alleged violations the state’s Consumer Credit and Protection Act.
Three women who used State Police locker rooms file intent to sue over hidden camera
CHARLESTON – Three women who regularly used the female locker room at the West Virginia State Police Academy have filed a notice of intent to sue over allegations a hidden camera was used there.
Black man says Kroger fired him in public because of 'private medical information'
CHARLESTON – A Black man says he was a victim of racial discrimination and invasion of privacy by Kroger.
Woman says she was sexually harassed by fellow Thomas Hospital employee
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman says she was sexually harassed by a fellow Thomas Memorial Hospital employee.
Justice signs bill recognizing foundation to manage opioid settlements
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has signed a senate bill recognizing the creation of the West Virginia First Foundation that will manage nearly $1 billion in opioid settlements.
State senator asks feds to look at how governor used COVID funds
CHARLESTON – State Senate Finance Committee Chairman Eric Tarr has sent a letter to the federal government asking it to look into the transfer of almost $30 million of federal COVID relief money to a fund operated by Gov. Jim Justice’s office that was the source of $10 million for Marshall University’s new baseball stadium.
AG’s office sues unlicensed contractor, expects more victims to come forward
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office has sued a Charleston man who allegedly performed home improvement projects for consumers in Kanawha County without a license.
State panel accuses Boone Co. prosecutor of hiring boyfriend as assistant, other violations
CHARLESTON – The state Lawyer Disciplinary Board has charged the Boone County Prosecutor with multiple rules violations, including hiring her boyfriend as an assistant prosecutor.
Man says he was injured by faulty rocking chair at Lowe's
CHARLESTON – A South Charleston man says he was injured while visiting Lowe’s.
Poll shows Morrisey leads GOP gubernatorial candidates, but he hasn't announced yet
CHARLESTON – He still hasn’t officially entered the gubernatorial race, but a recent poll shows West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey leads all Republican contenders.
Former Goodwill employee files wage, termination suit; accuses company of bilking state
WINFIELD – A former Goodwill employee accuses the company of not paying him overtime and wrongfully terminating him as well as bilking a state contract.
Hall of Fame football coach suing Kroger after slip-and-fall at store
CHARLESTON – A Hall of Fame football coach is suing Kroger, saying he injured himself when he slipped on water in the company’s Dunbar store.
Man says he was choked out by bouncers at strip club
CHARLESTON – A Charleston man says he was physically assaulted by employees of a downtown strip bar.
Woman says Walmart employee sexually assaulted, harassed her in parking lot
MOUNDSVILLE – A Moundsville woman says she was sexually assaulted and harassed by a Walmart employee in the store parking lot.
AG's office urges consumers to research tax prep services
CHARLESTON — With the filing deadline approaching, West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office is reminding consumers to be cautious and to protect personal information when preparing and filing federal and state income taxes, particularly when tax preparers offer remote/online assistance.
Judge says former MEC member must pay full exit fee
CLARKSBURG – A federal judge has ruled a former member of a West Virginia-based NCAA athletic conference must pay the league its full exit fee of $150,000.
Moore hails Legislature’s passage of anti-ESG bill
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Treasurer Riley Moore is praising the state Legislature’s passage of his proposal to prevent money managers handling state pension funds from advancing their own environmental and social goals ahead of financial returns to the pensioners.
Teacher didn't notice students having sex in class, lawsuit claims
WILLIAMSON – The legal guardian of a Mingo County student says the boy was the victim of a sexual assault by a fellow student during class last month.