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Goodwin not sure what he'll do after leaving General Counsel's office
Goodwin CHARLESTON -- Gov. Joe Manchin's General Counsel Carte Goodwin has not yet decided what he is going to do once he leaves the post.
Brewer has big plans for Steptoe & Johnson
MORGANTOWN -- Perhaps the most exciting thing for Susan Brewer about becoming the first female CEO of a large West Virginia law firm is the opportunity to expand her knowledge.
Another former Emmons Jr. resident files suit
HUNTINGTON -– A former resident of an apartment building that caught on fire and killed nine people just over two years ago has filed suit against the owners of the building, alleging his personal belongings were destroyed during the fire.
Md. company says two W.Va. companies owe more than $400,000
MARTINSBURG –- The Navy Arms Company of West Virginia and Forgett Militaria are facing a lawsuit after they allegedly failed to pay a Maryland company more than $400,000 for goods and services.
Prisoner seeks $300 million for daughter's death
ELKINS -– A Mount Olive prisoner who alleges his daughter was murdered is seeking $300 million in a suit he filed against the man who he believes is responsible for her death, the man's stepfather and the man's friend who witnessed the death.
Martinsburg Mall soon might have new owners
MARTINSBURG -- The Martinsburg Mall soon may be under the control of new hands because of the current owners' alleged inability to make four months worth of payments on a promissory note.
Dog attack leaves woman injured, her dog dead
MARTINSBURG -- A Bunker Hill woman has filed suit against a Bunker Hill man, alleging she was seriously injured and her dog was killed after the man's dog attacked them.
Wal-Mart wants woman's slip-and-fall suit dismissed
CHARLESTON – Wal-Mart has requested the court dismiss a lawsuit against it in which a Kanawha County woman alleges she fell on clear liquid in the store.
Companies say woman's harassment claims are bogus
CHARLESTON -- Two companies have requested that a former employee's lawsuit in which she alleges sexual harassment be dismissed, claiming the woman did not even work at the companies at the time of the alleged incident.
Teen claims he was sexually abused in treatment facility
MARTINSBURG -– A 16-year-old boy who alleges he was sexually abused while a resident in a juvenile treatment facility has filed suit against the Board of Child Care of the Baltimore-Washington Conference of the United Methodist Church and one of its employees.
Investor says others conspired to kick him out of club
MARTINSBURG -– A Berkeley County man who alleges to have his property stolen from him and to be kicked out of a club in which he invested has filed suit against four individuals and a corporation who he claims conspired against him.
Ten former SuperValu workers file age discrimination suits
HUNTINGTON –- Ten former SuperValu employees who claim they were laid off, then not rehired because of their age have filed suit against the company and one of its supervisors.
Woman sued for fatal Berkeley car accident
MARTINSBURG – The Pennsylvania administrator of a man's estate has filed suit against an Allentown, Penn., woman, alleging the man died after a collision.
Weston couple sues GM for problems with Denali
MARTINSBURG -– Two Weston residents have filed suit against General Motors and Bob Trickett Pontiac-Cadillac-Buick-GMC, alleging their new vehicle has a defect that still has not been fixed.
McGraw's office reaches deal with Arizona telemarketer
McGraw CHARLESTON – Nearly 100 West Virginia citizens will receive or be refunded more than $10,000 from an Arizona telemarketer after West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw reached a settlement with the company.
Groups file amicus brief in adoption case
CHARLESTON –- Two groups have submitted a friend-of-the-court brief to the state Supreme Court asking that a 14-month-old be adopted by a married man and woman rather than the two women who are fighting to adopt the baby girl.
Consumers calling McGraw's hotline about mail with money
McGraw CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw is cautioning the state's citizens to be careful about revealing personal information after receiving a number of phone calls from concerned citizens.
Woman files suit after being prescribed wrong medication
MORGANTOWN –- A Monongalia County woman who alleges she became seriously ill after being prescribed the incorrect medication has filed suit against Core Health Care, one of its doctors and Giant Eagle.
Woman sues after restaurant worker tried to 'initiate' her
MORGANTOWN – A Kanawha County woman has filed suit against Archies Restaurant and one of its workers, alleging she was injured after the worker assaulted her while trying to "initiate" her.
Goodwin denies Metro 911's request to intervene in drug testing case
Goodwin CHARLESTON – U.S. District Judge Joseph R. Goodwin has rejected Metro 911's motion to intervene in a random drug testing suit the state's American Federation of Teachers union filed against the Kanawha County school board.