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Bank gets injunction to stop Justice's son from discussing debt cases
MARTINSVILLE, Virginia – A Virginia judge has issued an injunction against Gov. Jim Justice’s son to stop him from talking about a court case involving his family’s businesses and a Virginia-based bank.
W.Va. consumers will split $729K in money from national TurboTax settlement
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's has announced that consumers who were tricked by TurboTax’s owner Intuit into paying for free tax services will begin receiving checks from a $728,699.97 settlement as part of a nationwide $141 million multistate settlement announced last May.
Woman sues Mossimo Motor Sports for defective vehicle
WINFIELD — A woman is suing Massimo Motor Sports for a vehicle she claims was defective.
Man sues East Bank couple for injuries
CHARLESTON — A man is suing an East Bank couple for injuries he sustained while working on their property.
Federal judge sends Morgantown firefighter, police retaliation cases back to state court
CLARKSBURG – A federal judge has remanded two lawsuits originally filed by Morgantown police officers and firefighters accusing the city of retaliation back to state court.
Circuit judge suspended six months, censured, fined for conduct following traffic stop
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has ordered a circuit judge be suspended without pay for six months, censured and fined who was accused of using his position as a judge following a traffic stop.
AG’s office reaches $68 million opioid settlement with Kroger
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has announced a $68 million settlement has been reached with Kroger, marking the end of all current opioid litigation involving the state.
Judge sides with Humphreys in fee dispute regarding Monsanto litigation
WINFIELD – A circuit judge has sided with James F. Humphreys & Associates in a dispute over attorney fees stemming from Monsanto litigation that began nearly 20 years ago.
Nelson Mullins announces Two West Virginia Attorneys Named ‘Super Lawyers’
Office Managing Partner Marc Williams and partner Robert Massie have been chosen for the 2023 West Virginia 'Super Lawyers' list.
Stuart announces bid to be state's next Attorney General
CHARLESTON – State Senator and former U.S. Attorney Mike Stuart has announced his candidacy for West Virginia Attorney General.
Defendants appeal after federal judge certifies class without a hearing
RICHMOND, Virginia – In a rare move, a federal judge has certified an oil and gas royalties case as a class action without conducting a hearing about it.
Morrisey pleased U.S. Supreme Court agrees to hear Chevron Deference case
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is pleased the U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to revisit a case focusing on the legal doctrine known as Chevron Deference.
Dinsmore & Shohl announces 21 Dinsmore Attorneys Named To Super Lawyers, Rising Star Lists in West Virginia
Twenty-one Dinsmore & Shohl attorneys have been named to the West Virginia Super Lawyers and Rising Star lists for 2023.
Former TGI Fridays bartender accuses company of pregnancy, sexual, racial discrimination
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman accuses TGI Fridays of pregnancy, sexual and racial discrimination.
AG's office warns consumers of Medicare scam
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office is warning consumers to be cautious of Medicare scams that seek to steal personal and sensitive information.
Attorney says family members failing to take care of his brother's estate
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County attorney is accusing his nephew and his former sister-in-law of negligent and fraudulent actions regarding his brother’s estate.
DHHR says two circuit judges exceeded authority by requiring prompt provider payments
CHARLESTON – The state Department of Health and Human Resources has sued two circuit court judges for overstepping their bounds by ordering the agency to make direct provider payments within 15 days.
Former Par Mar employee says supervisor didn't stop sexual harassment
CHARLESTON – A Par Mar convenience store employee blames her supervisor for not taking action when a Pepsi delivery person sexually harassed her.
Man blames employer, Toyota for on-the-job burn injuries
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County man says he was burned on the job because of negligence by his employer and Toyota Motor Manufacturing.
Man says CAMC surgeon left his hand permanently damaged
CHARLESTON – A Charleston couple says a CAMC surgeon left the husband’s hand permanently damaged.