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Parents say special needs son was physically, verbally abused by school staff
MORGANTOWN – The parents of a special needs student say their son was subjected to various forms of physical and verbal abuse by school employees.
Medical staffer blames co-worker for botched wrist surgery
PRINCETON – A Mercer County woman blames a co-worker, who is a certified physician’s assistant, for injuring her during a procedure to remove a ganglion cyst from her wrist.
Federal judge wants briefs on Loper Bright's effect on whistleblower case
CHARLESTON – A federal judge is requiring parties in a whistleblower lawsuit to file briefs addressing a recent landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling.
Williams challenges Morrisey to gubernatorial debate
HUNTINGTON – Democratic gubernatorial nominee Steve Williams has issued a formal challenge to Republican opponent Patrick Morrisey to a public debate to discuss the issues facing West Virginia and its citizens.
Woman blames doctor following botched knee replacement surgery
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman blames an osteopathic surgeon for worse and lingering injuries following knee replacement surgery.
Legal battle brewing over Charleston-area car dealerships
CHARLESTON – A legal battle over some Charleston-area car dealerships has begun between two well-known business personalities.
Timber company says mining company reneged on lease
WELCH – A North Carolina timber company says a mining company has reneged on the terms of a lease.
Woman says debt collector continue to contact her despite legal representation
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman says a debt collector continued to contact her after she told them she had legal representation.
Former teen employee files sexual harassment suit against Chuck E. Cheese’s
CHARLESTON – A former Chuck E. Cheese employee says she had to quit her job because of ongoing sexual harassment at the family-oriented eatery.
Class action claims BioTE hormone pellets caused severe injury
CHARLESTON – A potential class action lawsuit claims hormone replacement pellets caused a Charleston severe injury that led to multiple surgeries.
Woman sues state, Goodwill for sexual harassment at Capitol
CHARLESTON – A state government employee says she was subjected to repeated acts of sexual harassment by a male janitorial employee at the State Capitol Complex.
Morrisey leads coalition offering Congress perspective on EPA waters rule
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is leading a coalition of 24 states in a letter to Congress offering “experiences and perspectives” regarding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency of Waters of the United States “conformed” rule.
Logan County woman says psychiatrist sexually harassed her
LOGAN – A Logan County woman says a doctor who was treating her for psychiatric issues sexually harassed her.
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.