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State official calls lawsuit over Capitol mural project 'meritless'
CHARLESTON – A state official being sued over the Capitol mural project that includes a likeness of Gov. Jim Justice’s beloved Babydog calls the lawsuit “meritless.”
Judge denies summary judgment in DHHR child abuse case of toddler who died
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County judge has issued an order denying most of a state DHHR request for summary judgment in a child abuse case that resulted in the death of a Grant County toddler.
Gas drilling company and royalty owners announce $42.6 million class action settlement
WHEELING – An oil and gas drilling company has reached a $42.6 million settlement regarding improper royalty deductions.
State will receive more than $3.8 million in unclaimed MoneyGram transfer case
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, along with a bipartisan coalition of 30 states, has reached a settlement in a case against the state of Delaware in connection to litigation regarding unclaimed property involving MoneyGram transfers.
Lawsuit says Capitol murals resulted from unlawful process, wants Reid-Smith and vendor to pay
CHARLESTON – One lawsuit has been filed seeking to have recently installed murals at the state Capitol – including one that features a likeness of Gov. Jim Justice’s beloved Babydog – to be removed and to have one state official cover the costs of the litigation.
Justice, Morrisey and Trump all have comfortable leads, according to new poll
CHARLESTON – A new poll shows Gov. Jim Justice and Attorney General Patrick Morrisey with comfortable leads in their respective races for U.S.
Former college pitcher blames doctor, others after career-ending surgery
CHARLESTON – A former college baseball pitcher has sued a Putnam County doctor and others after a shoulder surgery ended his playing career.
Judge says WorkForce West Virginia has two years to collect overpayments
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha Circuit Court judge has ordered WorkForce West Virginia to stop seeking the return of alleged overpayments of unemployment claims paid in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
WV CALA has roundtable discussions on legal reform, releases updated Dirty Dozen list
CHARLESTON – A statewide legal reform group recently held two roundtable discussions on legal reform in Kanawha and Cabell counties.
Nicholas magistrate charged with falsely claiming Kanawha residence while seeking vacant seat
CHARLESTON – A Nicholas County magistrate has been charged with violating the Code of Judicial Conduct after she falsely claimed she lives in Kanawha County in an attempt to be appointed to an open magistrate seat there.
Williams urges Morrisey to investigate Justice, Greenbrier for misuse of funds
HUNTINGTON – Democratic gubernatorial nominee Steve Williams has asked opponent and current Attorney General Patrick Morrisey to launch a formal investigation into the financial issues surrounding The Greenbrier and Gov. Jim Justice.
Magistrate charged with violating Rules of Conduct after opining about executing drug dealers
CHARLESTON – A Logan County magistrate is facing discipline after he wrote an opinion piece for at least two newspapers in which he said he wouldn’t be opposed to executing drug dealers.
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.