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Mason, Putnam counties file redistricting suit
Tennant CHARLESTON -- Mason and Putnam counties, in a lawsuit filed in the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals last week, say the state Legislature failed to consider "the community interests of the people" in approving a House of Delegates redistricting plan.
Law professor says committee will approve Thacker
Thacker WASHINGTON -- A University of Richmond law school professor says it's not surprising that West Virginia attorney Stephanie Thacker's nomination to a federal appeals court was held over Thursday.
Third lawsuit filed against All Good Music Festival
CLARKSBURG -- A third lawsuit has been filed in federal court against the All Good Music Festival, its owners, organizers, hosts and traffic and security providers for the event.
Cooper files redistricting petition
Cooper CHARLESTON -- A West Virginia attorney says a new House of Delegates redistricting plan violates the West Virginia Constitution and "just barely" meets the requirements of equal representation set forth in federal case law.
Consol wants Dunkard fish case in federal court
CLARKSBURG -- Consol Energy Inc., sued last month by the state of Pennsylvania for killing thousands of fish and other wildlife along a creek bordering it and West Virginia, now wants the case moved to federal court.
Suits filed over death at All Good Music Festival
CLARKSBURG -- The friend and father of a South Carolina woman killed at this year's All Good Music Festival have filed separate lawsuits in federal court against the festival, its owners, organizers, hosts, and traffic and security providers for the event.
Feds sue W.Va. company for site cleanup
CHARLESTON -- The federal government is suing a West Virginia company for the costs it incurred after cleaning up potentially hazardous substances at a Dunbar facility owned by the company.
Banks want McGraw's case moved to federal court
McGraw CHARLESTON -- A half dozen banks accused of violating West Virginia's Consumer Credit and Protection Act have asked a federal court to hear the lawsuits filed against them by state Attorney General Darrell McGraw.
Environmental groups sue Argus over selenium
HUNTINGTON -- Three environmental groups are suing Argus Energy LLC, alleging the company has discharged and continues to discharge selenium, a pollutant considered toxic by the federal Environmental Protection Agency.
Thacker testifies before judiciary committee
Thacker WASHINGTON -- West Virginia attorney Stephanie Thacker touched on her experience as both a prosecutor and private practice attorney while testifying before a U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday.
Justices say auto parts chain didn't violate federal law
Ketchum CHARLESTON -- The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals last week upheld a circuit court's ruling in favor of a popular tire and auto parts chain.
W.Va. high court rules in favor of county on sick leave
Ketchum CHARLESTON -- The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled last week that a circuit court order awarding more than $400,000 to former Cabell County Jail employees be reversed.
GOP serves notice on redistricting documents
Stuart CHARLESTON -- The West Virginia Republican Party on Friday, anticipating future litigation, provided written notice to various state offices asking that all documents related to redistricting be preserved.
Defense Bar says judge's order could hurt businesses, consumers
WASHINGTON -- A group of defense attorneys says a protective order entered by a West Virginia court will "seriously and unnecessarily" impede the ability of law enforcement and insurers to protect businesses and consumers from insurance fraud.
ATRA makes case against W.Va. judge's order
WASHINGTON - The American Tort Reform Association is arguing that an "overly broad" protective order entered in West Virginia could impose a burdensome and conflicting layer of regulation.
Quicken Loans taking fight to state Supreme Court
Emerson CHARLESTON -- The CEO of Quicken Loans Inc., the nation's largest online home lender, says a West Virginia circuit court judge's decision to award one of its former customers $2 million in punitive damages "made absolutely no sense."
State Supreme Court rejects Charleston election challenge
CHARLESTON -- The West Virginia Supreme Court has rejected a request by Janet "J.T." Thompson, Charleston Mayor Danny Jones' lone challenger in the May election, to block Charleston City Council from holding a hearing on her claims of voter fraud.
Police officer's widow sues city, officer for shooting
CHARLESTON -- The widow of a Charleston police officer, who was killed in a friendly fire incident two years ago, last week filed a lawsuit in federal court against the city of Charleston and the officer whose stray bullet killed her husband.
3,000 part of DuPont medical monitoring plan
MORGANTOWN -- A spokesman for DuPont says more than 3,000 West Virginians have enrolled in a court-administered medical monitoring program.
Bridge Day panel sues over domain name
CHARLESTON -- The commission that is in charge of coordinating West Virginia's annual Bridge Day filed a lawsuit this week in federal court alleging that the owners of a website are infringing on its trademark rights.