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McGraw sues Wisconsin-based fund-raiser
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw has joined at least 30 other states in suing a Wisconsin-based fundraiser, claiming it misrepresented to donors how much would go to the charities for which it collected.
Company sues county officials over Best Buy sign
CHARLESTON – A Florida company says the Ohio County Development Authority, a public body, owes them nearly $30,000 for installing a sign for a new Best Buy store at a shopping area outside Wheeling.
Couple sues former Ohio County Sheriff over wreck
WHEELING – An Ohio County couple is suing a long-time sheriff of the county for a car wreck.
U.S. Supreme Court says Benjamin should have recused
Benjamin CHARLESTON -- The U.S. Supreme Court in a 5-4 decision said West Virginia Supreme Court Chief Justice Brent Benjamin should have stepped aside in a case involving Massey Energy.
Couple sues Sears over flooded house
WHEELING – A Wheeling couple is suing Sears, claiming an employee improperly hooked up a water line to a new refrigerator and flooded their home.
Woman says stuff was ruined in storage facility
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha woman says a mini-storage company allowed water to creep into a space she rented, causing nearly $11,000 in damage to her belongings.
Court says jurors could see lawyer's sarcasm for what it was
McHugh CHARLESTON -- The West Virginia Supreme Court says a Marshall County woman will not get a new trial in her medical malpractice lawsuit, even though the lawyer for the defendant doctor gave closing arguments laced with sarcasm.
Court sides with same-sex couple in adoption case
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has sided with a same-sex couple who sought to prevent a judge from removing one of their foster children because they were not a "traditional" family.
Man sues C&O Motors over firing
CHARLESTON -- A man is suing a major local car dealership, saying a co-worker was hostile toward him and he was fired for reporting the behavior.
Court overturns woman's murder conviction
Ketchum CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court has overturned a Cabell County woman's conviction for killing her husband, ordered her to be set free and for the lower court to enter a judgment of acquittal on her behalf.
Lawmakers give public defenders $21 million
CHARLESTON – On a request from Gov. Joe Manchin, state lawmakers this week approved a $21 million special appropriation to pay court-appointed lawyers statewide.
Court won't hear wind farm case
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court will let stand a state Public Service Commission decision to allow the construction of a 65-turbine wind farm in Barbour and Randolph counties.
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Va. Tech student newspaper sues State Police over records
CHARLESTON -- A student newspaper at Virginia Tech is asking a judge to enforce a Freedom of Information Act request it filed with the West Virginia State Police for records related to a long-missing student.
Federal judge tosses case against Dunbar
CHARLESTON – A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a developer targeting the city of Dunbar and one specific member of the city's council.
Company says mining firm owes big for materials
CHARLESTON -- A Princeton-based company is suing a mining firm, claiming it's owed nearly $50,000 for materials.
Man sues state over mental disorder
CHARLESTON -- A man is suing the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, claiming that staff a state mental facility in Weston did not monitor his illness that compelled him to ingest foreign objects.
Woman not covered for ATV injury, court rules
Benjamin CHARLESTON – An all-terrain vehicle isn't an "uninsured motor vehicle" because an owner doesn't have to get it registered and licensed and doesn't have to carry liability insurance on it, according to a ruling by the West Virginia Supreme Court.
Court sends garbage case back to Ohio County
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court says an Ohio County circuit court judge improperly allowed Waste Management to terminate the pending purchase of a smaller refuse collection company because Waste Management argued a federal court decision made the deal "less economic."
Clay man sues Lowe's over cabinet installation
CHARLESTON -- A Clay County man is suing Lowe's Home Centers and a Hurricane company over an allegedly shoddy cabinet and countertop installation at his home.