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Woman sues after surgical incident leads to further injuries, operations
HUNTINGTON – A Cabell County woman says she required additional medical care and surgeries because of a product that was either defective or used improperly in her initial operation.
Following ‘shocking’ testimony in trial, WVDCR settles detainee death lawsuit for $1M
CHARLESTON – The family of a 26-year-old man who died while being detained at a regional jail facility has reached a $1 million settlement in the middle of the trial following “shocking” testimony that showed officer misconduct led to his death.
There you go again, governor
Watching Gov. Jim Justice’s weekly press briefing Thursday, I was reminded of a famous quote Ronald Reagan used during his presidential debates against Jimmy Carter and Walter Mondale. “There you go again.”
Judge sanctions Charleston attorney for discovery violations in police brutality case
CHARLESTON – A federal judge has awarded a Logan County man more than $86,000 after sanctioning a Charleston attorney who failed to disclose her officer client had been named a defendant in two other police brutality lawsuits.
Latest lawsuit says Greenbrier hasn't paid on $35M federal loan
CHARLESTON – In another legal and financial blow to Gov. Jim Justice’s family and businesses, The Greenbrier has been hit with a $36 million lawsuit claiming it defaulted on a loan that was part of the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Judge awards $31 million to coal company owner over soured business deal with Moscicki, Panther Enterprises
WELCH – A circuit judge has awarded the owner of a coal company nearly $31 million for a deal gone bad.
Paden City supporters want superintendent held in contempt after football games forbade at high school
CHARLESTON – The group of residents and supporters who successfully fought to keep Paden City High School open now have asked a judge to find the county school superintendent in contempt following a letter forbidding other high school football teams from playing games at the school.
Disciplinary panel also recommends disbarment of Wheeling attorney
CHARLESTON – The Hearing Panel Subcommittee now has recommended the state Supreme Court annul the law license of a Wheeling attorney who has been charged with three counts of violating the rules of conduct.
Estate blames subpar medical care, security for Mingo County man's death
CHARLESTON – The estate of a Mingo County man blames subpar health care and lack of thorough security for his death while in jail.
Morrisey, other AGs ask administration to avoid politicizing AI regulation
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti, along with attorneys general from 14 other states, submitted a comment letter to the Department of the Treasury, emphasizing the need for fair and unbiased regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) in the financial services sector.
Southern Regional Jail plaintiffs have until November to file claims
BECKLEY – The state has agreed to pay $4 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging inhumane living conditions and improper treatment at Southern Regional Jail.
Disciplinary board wants Wheeling attorney disbarred
CHARLESTON – The state Office of Disciplinary Counsel is asking the state Supreme Court to annul the law license of a Wheeling attorney who has been charged with three counts of violating the rules of conduct.
Supreme Court says Paden City High School will remain open
CHARLESTON – Paden City High School will remain open after the state Supreme Court denied a motion to stay by the county school superintendent.
Braxton County attorney sentenced to prison for federal gun crime, has law license annulled
CHARLESTON – In less than 10 days, a Braxton County attorney has been disbarred and sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for felony possession of a firearm.
Suspended attorney, former prosecutor now held in contempt
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has found an already suspended attorney and former Pleasants County assistant prosecutor to be in contempt.
Legal battle to keep Paden City High School open continues
CHARLESTON – Attorneys for a group of Paden City residents and school employees are continuing to fight the Wetzel County Superintendent in court after she appealed a judge’s decision to keep the town’s high school school open.
4th Circuit to hear arguments in oil and gas royalties case this fall
RICHMOND, Virginia – A federal appeals court has scheduled oral arguments in an oil and gas royalties case for this fall.
Morrisey, other AGs blast Treasury over fearmonging against de-banking bans
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is one of 20 state AGs opposing the Biden administration’s claim that state laws preventing de-banking are a “national security threat.”
Mother sues after 6-year-old girl sexually assaulted while in foster care
CHARLESTON – A Wood County woman says her 6-year-old daughter was sexually assaulted while in foster care.
Wyoming County couple says 'foul-smelling' runoff from adjacent mine has damaged their property
PINEVILLE – A Wyoming County couple says a mining facility adjacent to their property has illegally discharged “foul-smelling, noxious, foamy and potentially hazardous” drainage onto their property.