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School counselor sues Kanawha school board for First Amendment rights violations
CHARLESTON — A school counselor filed a lawsuit against the Kanawha County Board of Education and its superintendent claiming her First Amendment rights were violated.
Highland Hospital wants sexual assault negligence lawsuit dismissed
CHARLESTON — Summit BHC West Virginia wants a lawsuit alleging negligence to be dismissed.
Former inmate says correctional officer denied him medical treatment
CHARLESTON — A man is suing the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation for treatment by a guard when he was having asthma problems.
Two potential class-actions accuse energy companies of well bashing
WHEELING – Two Northern Panhandle mineral owners accuse Southwestern Energy of a practice called well bashing, claiming the company has wasted natural resources and cost hundreds of people production royalties.
Women's health clinic drops lawsuit challenging abortion law
CHARLESTON — The Women’s Health Center of West Virginia has dropped its lawsuit that challenged the constitutionality of the state’s abortion law.
Former executive director sues for wrongful termination
CHARLESTON — The former executive director is suing Enlivant Aid claiming she was wrongfully discharged after making complaints about conditions in the facility.
DOH sues company, driver for accident
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Department of Transportation Division of Highways is suing Advanced Building Services for damages from a one-vehicle accident that damaged a bridge.
State Supreme Court dismisses appeal in case of ousted county GOP chairman
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal by the chairman of the West Virginia Republican Party, saying a lower court ruling to reinstate a once-ousted chairman of a county GOP executive committee can stand.
Flaherty Sensabaugh Bonasso PLLC announces Certificate of Need Exemption Approved for WV Hospital
Following a multi-year effort, Caleb P. Knight and Robert L. Coffield successfully argued for the approval of a certificate of need exemption for War Memorial Hospital, Inc.
Transgender man says he was discriminated against by coworkers
CHARLESTON – A transgender man says he was a victim of homophobic, sexual and racial discrimination by coworkers.
Couple blames Charleston OB/GYN for stillborn birth of one twin
CHARLESTON – A Mason County couple blames a Charleston obstetrician and gynecologist practice for the stillborn birth of one of their twin sons.
Woman says she was hospitalized after being given three vaccines at once
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman says she was hospitalized after being given three vaccines at the same time.
Woman says CAMC responsible for man's wrongful death
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing Charleston Area Medical Center alleging it is responsible for a man's death.
Nitro employee says he was retaliated against after reporting misconduct of others
CHARLESTON – A City of Nitro employee says he has been the victim of retaliation after reporting misconduct by other city workers.
Woman sues University Physicians & Surgeons for injuries
HUNTINGTON — An Ona woman is suing University Physicians & Surgeons claiming a surgeon was negligent during a procedure and caused her more injuries.
Morrisey-led coalition of AGs wins preliminary injunction on WOTUS rule
CHARLESTON — A federal judge in North Dakota has issued a preliminary injunction to stop the Environmental Protection Agency from implementing its final rule redefining Waters of the United States.
Woman says she was sexually assaulted by Massage Envy therapist
CHARLESTON – A woman says she was sexually assaulted by a Massage Envy massage therapist.
Student says she was sexually assaulted at GW
CHARLESTON – A George Washington High School student says she was sexually assaulted and harassed by a fellow student at school.
EMT says HealthNet fired her after filing workers' comp claims
CHARLESTON – A former HealthNet emergency medical technician says she was wrongfully terminated after filing two workers’ compensation claims.
Estate blames CAMC, WVU, EMS for son's death
CHARLESTON – The mother of a late Jackson County man says improper medical care led to her son's death.