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Federal judge grants motion to transfer venue in Carter Bank case
BECKLEY — A federal judge has granted a motion to transfer venue in a case involving Carter Bank and the Greenbrier.
KCIC issues 2023 asbestos litigation report
WASHINGTON, D.C. — An analysis done by Washington, D.C.-based consulting firm KCIC found that asbestos filings were up by 2.4% in 2023 over the previous year.
Supreme Court reverse, remand cases involving Shepherd University police firings
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court reversed and remanded for further proceedings cases involving two Shepherd University campus police officers who contested their terminations.
Class action claims five companies didn't pay miners properly
CHARLESTON — A class action lawsuit has been filed against several mining companies alleging Fair Labor Standards Act violations.
Environmental groups file lawsuit against EPA
HUNTINGTON — Several environmental agencies have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and several officials alleging they have violated the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.
Class action filed against Walmart, others over ineffective decongestant
CHARLESTON — A lawsuit has been filed against several retailers alleging their cold medicines were essentially placebos and did not contain the proper ingredients to combat the symptoms listed on them.
WVU students, professors to look at U.S. Supreme Court justice relationships
MORGANTOWN — A West Virginia University assistant professor of political science is leading a research project to study the private communications between U.S. Supreme Court justices.
CAMC doctor named in fourth lawsuit over infected knees
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing CAMC Teays Valley Hospital alleging the hospital was negligent in its care when her knee became infected after replacement.
Deadline nears in 8th annual Kids Kick Opioids contest
CHARLESTON — The deadline for the 8th Annual Kids Kick Opioids contest is approaching, and West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is reminding those who want to participate to turn in their entries.
Justices rule in Logan injury case
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court affirmed a lower court's decision, ruling that a woman did not establish that the City of Logan breached any duty owed to her.
Supreme Court sends Tax Department FOIA case back to circuit court
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court reversed a lower court's decision and emphasized that Freedom of Information Act exemptions should not be used to withhold information without proper scrutiny and transparency in government is key.
Estate blames state jail system for man's death
BECKLEY — A federal lawsuit seeks to hold PrimeCare and the correctional staff accountable for their alleged negligence and failure to provide adequate medical care to an inmate, resulting in his death while in custody at Southern Regional Jail.
W.Va. Supreme Court reverses part of circuit court DHHS ruling
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals partially reversed a lower court ruling involving the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
Intermediate Appeals Court rules in case involving chlorine gas leak
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals granted partial summary judgment for several counterclaims in a case involving a chlorine gas leak that caused injuries.
Business court judge hands down damages in power plant case
FAIRMONT — A business court judge who ruled in favor of Horizon Ventures of West Virginia in a long-running case regarding the lease of a Marion County power plant handed down damages in his final judgment order.
Chafin Law Firm creates scholarship at Marshall
HUNTINGTON — The Chafin Law Firm has established a scholarship at Marshall University to help those impacted by the opioid epidemic who are seeking a degree.
Justices affirm Mingo ruling in Hatfield parking lot fall case
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court decision, ruling that the Mingo County Board of Education was not entitled to immunity.
Supreme Court affirms Monongalia County utility pole case ruling
CHARLESTON — The Supreme Court affirmed Monongalia Circuit Court's order granting summary judgment to Frontier West Virginia and T.A. Chapman Inc.
Douglas honored for work on peanut butter espionage case
CHARLESTON — Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia Jarod Douglas was presented an award for his work on the peanut butter espionage case.
West Virginia businesses show resilience, adaptability
CHARLESTON — West Virginia's business environment is resilient and has shown it can adapt to changing market dynamics.