Cabell County
Recent News About Cabell County
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Former would-be candidates sue Cabell County Commission for refusing to let them run for commission seat
HUNTINGTON — Two former candidates are suing the Cabell County Commission arguing that the residence statute for local politicians is discriminatory. -
Parents blame Cabell County, Huntington officials in daughter's suicide
HUNTINGTON – The parents of a Huntington woman blame a host of city and county personnel for not doing enough to prevent their daughter’s suicide. -
Man says cemetery company buried his wife improperly
HUNTINGTON – A Milton man says a cemetery company buried his wife improperly, possibly damaging her vault and making it impossible for him to be buried alongside her. -
Cemetery named in another lawsuit for placing remains in wrong crypt
CHARLESTON – A cemetery company is named in yet another lawsuit claiming it placed the remains of a woman in a mausoleum crypt that had been purchased by others. -
Man sues physician for colon injury from procedure
HUNTINGTON —A Cabell County man is suing a physician he claims caused him injury during a procedure. -
Man says he was harassed, fired after making discrimination complaint
HUNTINGTON – A Cabell County man says he was the victim of retaliation and wrongful termination after he filed a racial discrimination complaint at work. -
Cabell County and Huntington plan to appeal federal opioid verdict
CHARLESTON – Cabell County and the City of Huntington will appeal last month’s federal verdict for the nation’s three largest drug distributors. -
Trial postponed after Monday's ruling in separate opioid case
CHARLESTON — A trial involving opioid distributors and several West Virginia cities and counties has been postponed after Monday's decision in another opioid case. -
Judge rules in favor of opioid distributors in Huntington, Cabell cases
CHARLESTON – After more than 11 months, a federal judge has ruled in favor of three drug distribution companies, saying their actions did not cause the opioid epidemic in Huntington and Cabell County. -
Man sues W.Va.-American Water for landslide from water leak
HUNTINGTON — A man is suing West Virginia American Water alleging it is responsible for damages done to his property when a water line leaked and caused a landslide. -
Woman says missed diagnosis led to husband's death
HUNTINGTON – A Cabell County woman blames Cabell Huntington Hospital and a nurse practitioner there for a missed diagnosis that led to her husband’s death. -
After a total of 18 years in prison, two brothers file wrongful conviction lawsuit
HUNTINGTON – Two brothers who spent a total of 18 years in prison for a murder they didn’t commit are suing government and law enforcement officials for their wrongful convictions. -
State opioid trial ends with record $161.5 million settlement with Teva, Allergan
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey on May 25 announced to the Kanawha Circuit Court the state had reached a tentative $161.5 million settlement with opioid suppliers Teva Pharmaceuticals and Allergan, accused of causing an epidemic. -
Defense attorneys challenge witness who showed increase in W.Va. opioid prescriptions
CHARLESTON – Attorneys defending drug suppliers accused of creating an opioid epidemic in West Virginia sought to poke holes in the earlier testimony of an analyst called as an expert witness by the state whose numbers showed a dramatic increase in opioid prescriptions from the years 2007 to 2017. -
Data analyst shows opioid prescriptions skyrocket in West Virginia, above national average
CHARLESTON – An analytics analyst in a trial accusing suppliers of causing an opioid epidemic said the amount of prescriptions for pills in West Virginia increased dramatically between 1997 and 2017, with 2011 being the peak year. -
At manufacturer trial, plaintiff attorneys portray prescription opioids as dangerous
CHARLESTON – On the second day of a trial accusing opioid manufacturers of causing an drug epidemic in West Virginia, plaintiff attorneys sought to undercut a central defense contention – that prescription drugs are safe and effective in dealing with pain. -
State opioid trial starts Monday
CHARLESTON — Monday begins a trial for the state of West Virginia against three opioid manufacturers in Kanawha Circuit Court that is slated to take as long as two months to complete. -
Man says he was discriminated against by Huntington Water Quality Board
HUNTINGTON – A Cabell County man says he was discriminated against by the Huntington Water Quality Board. -
Gov. Justice announces over $8.3 million in Transportation Alternatives and Recreational Trails grants, benefitting dozens of communities across state
Gov. Justice announces over $8.3 million in Transportation Alternatives and Recreational Trails grants, benefitting dozens of communities across state. -
Morrisey unveils agreement with cities, counties about opioid funds
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office has reached an agreement with many county and city governments about how money from future opioid settlements and verdicts will be dispersed.