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With two civil suits filed, Alderson Broaddus board votes to file for bankruptcy
CHARLESTON – Days after Alderson Broaddus University closed its doors, two lawsuits already had been filed by students and employees.
Federal lawsuit looks to fix problems in state jail, prison system
BECKLEY – A federal lawsuit says the state’s regional jails and prisons are in desperate need of maintenance and staffing.
Woman says she was injured using Walmart self-checkout counter
CHARLESTON – An Elkview woman says she was injured while using a self-checkout counter at Walmart.
Man says surgical error at CAMC Teays Valley caused injuries
CHARLESTON – A Cabell County man says a surgical error caused injuries and further medical complications.
Former Ruby Memorial nurse accuses WVU Hospitals of age discrimination, retaliation
MORGANTOWN – A fired Ruby Memorial Hospital registered nurse accuses her former employer of age discrimination and retaliation.
State panel clears Texas attorney following 'logistical mistake'
CHARLESTON – A Texas attorney who says a judge pulled a gun on her in court last year has been cleared of any wrongdoing in a matter that went to the state Office of Lawyer Disciplinary Counsel because of a “logistical mistake.”
Federal judge dismisses most claims in abortion drug case
HUNTINGTON – A federal judge has partially dismissed a lawsuit by a chemical abortion drug manufacturer that sought to nullify the state’s ban on the drug mifepristone.
Wheeling attorney denies all allegations of violating rules of conduct
CHARLESTON – A Wheeling attorney who has been charged with three counts of violating the rules of conduct for attorneys denies the allegations and wants the matter dismissed.
More cases involving private boarding school settled, total nears $100 million
CHARLESTON – A settlement totaling about $100 million has been reached to end dozens of civil lawsuits against Miracle Meadows School filed by former students who say they were abused at the private boarding school.
Parents of Huntington High special needs student say teacher verbally, physically abused him
HUNTINGTON – The parents of a Huntington High School special needs student say his teacher verbally and physically abused him.
Governor appoints Abraham to Kanawha circuit judge seat, Asbury to 14th Circuit post
CHARLESTON – Gov. Jim Justice has appointed Stephanie Abraham to the open seat on the Kanawha Circuit Court left by the retirement of Circuit Judge Duke Bloom.
Man blames bad jail medical care for permanent neurological injury
CHARLESTON – A Mineral County man says substandard medical care he received in jail led to a permanent neurological injury.
Federal judge says foster care lawsuit is 'tailor-made' for class action status
CHARLESTON – A federal judge says a federal lawsuit challenging systemic deficiencies in the state’s foster care system is “tailor-made” for class action status.
4th Circuit says transgender athlete can remain on her school track team
RICHMOND, Virginia – A transgender student from Harrison County can continue to participate on her school’s track team, a federal court has ruled.
Justice-owned coal companies face $1.3 billion in Virginia fines
RICHMOND, Virginia – Coal companies owned by Gov. Jim Justice’s family might owe about $1.3 billion in fines to the Commonwealth of Virginia for violations of a deal to clean up oil spills at eight sites.
Morrisey joins bipartisan coalition asking Supreme Court to protect veterans' rights
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a bipartisan coalition of 40 states, the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in urging the U.S. Supreme Court to allow a three-time veteran the full set of education benefits the Montgomery and Post-9/11 GI Bills allow.
Wyoming Co. couple files new suit against CAMC over mishandling of stillborn son
CHARLESTON – A Wyoming County couple has filed a new lawsuit against Charleston Area Medical Center for its part in the alleged mishandling of the remains of their stillborn son.
AG's office warns of charity scams in wake of Maui wildfires
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office is urging consumers to be on guard against impostors calling to solicit monetary donations to aid those affected by the deadly wildfires on Maui.
Federal judge approves $2 million fatal Dunbar police brutality settlement
CHARLESTON – A federal judge has approved the $2 million settlement in a fatal Dunbar police brutality civil lawsuit with the estate of a man who was killed while in custody.
Judge rules former Northern Panhandle DJ didn't perform, provide refunds
NEW CUMBERLAND — A Hancock Circuit Court judge has awarded $270,000 in civil penalties against a disc jockey and event planner for violating the state Consumer Credit & Protection Act.