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Recent News About Fairmont
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Ex-husband accuses former Trump adviser of intercepting his texts, sharing with her attorney
WHEELING – A former adviser to President Donald Trump is being accused of illegally intercepting text messages from her ex-husband and sharing them with her attorney. -
Colorful, controversial former state Supreme Court Justice Richard Neely dies
CHARLESTON – Former state Supreme Court Justice Richard Neely has died. He was 79. -
Group of doctors want Morrisey to step away from Obamacare suit
CHARLESTON – A group of more than 30 physicians from across West Virginia want Attorney General Patrick Morrisey to withdraw the state’s support of a federal lawsuit aimed at dismantling the Affordable Care Act. -
WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Justice announces $1.1 million in STOP Violence Against Women Act Grants
Gov. Jim Justice announced that he has awarded $1,129,924.00 in STOP Violence Against Women grant program funds to 27 projects across West Virginia. -
Fairmont man claims several Go-Mart locations do not meet ADA bathroom requirements
CLARKSBURG – A Fairmont man with cerebral palsy who uses a wheelchair has initiated a proposed class action against Go-Mart alleging several of its convenience stores do not have bathroom facilities that meet Americans with Disabilities Act requirements. -
NLRB says Teamsters had discriminatory pay arrangement for Tygart Center workers
FAIRMONT – The National Labor Relations Board says a Teamsters local union imposed a discriminatory pay arrangement on healthcare workers at the Tygart Center. -
Right-to-work, if you can get it
Four years ago, West Virginia became the 26th right-to-work state in the nation when our Legislature overrode former Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin’s veto of a bill prohibiting workers from being required to pay union dues or fees as a condition of employment. -
Former union member sues union, ex-employer for violating right-to-work law
FAIRMONT — A former Tygart Center employee is suing her former union, claiming it violated the state's right-to-work law. -
Fairmont man alleges some Capstone Restaurant Group locations are not ADA compliant
CLARKSBURG – A Fairmont man with cerebral palsy who uses a wheelchair has initiated a proposed class action against a restaurant group alleging several of its restaurant establishments do not have compliant accessibility in their parking lots and paths of travel. -
Fairmont attorney sues Monongalia man for allegedly slandering him on Facebook
MORGANTOWN – A Fairmont attorney is suing three individuals he claims slandered him on Facebook. -
Kohl's denies Monongah man's allegations against it over pressure cooker injury
WHEELING – Kohl's denied all allegations against it in a complaint over allegations a Monongah man was injured by a defective pressure cooker that was purchased at the department store. -
Marion County man files suit against Primecare Medical, others after missing surgery while he was incarcerated
CHARLESTON – A Marion County man alleges he had to undergo a more complex surgery because he was not provided proper medical care while in custody for a wound to his hand. -
Neely dismisses notion that he's anti-business, says people are too negative
CHARLESTON – Richard Neely says people today are too quick to focus on the negative. -
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: Department of Labor Investigation Results in West Virginia Laundry Service Paying $66,641 in Back Wages and Damages
After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD), Superior Industrial Laundries Inc. – a commercial laundry facility based in Fairmont, West Virginia – has paid $66,641 in back wages and liquidated damages to 36 employees to resolve overtime violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). -
Neely seeks return to state Supreme Court
CHARLESTON – Former state Supreme Court Justice Richard Neely wants his old seat on the bench. The 78-year-old Neely, also a former state legislator, announced his intentions to run for a seat on the bench Oct. 9. He is a partner at Neely & Callaghan in Charleston. -
Grant County Mulch alleges landscaping company owes more than $11,000 for goods
GLENVILLE — A Petersburg company alleges a Fairmont business failed to pay for goods it purchased on credit. -
Logan Regional Medical Center patient alleges hospital's negligence caused ulcers
LOGAN – A Holden man is suing Logan General Hospital over allegations medical negligence caused him to develop pressure ulcers. -
Mother files suit against Burlington United Methodist Family Services over son's broken arm
KEYSER – A Fairmont woman alleges the negligence of a treatment center caused her son's broken arm. -
DBI Networks claims Morgantown is denying it access to public rights-of-way for utility installation
CLARKSBURG — A broadband telecommunications service is suing the City of Morgantown for refusing to install facilities. -
WVSU Board of Governors names two attorneys to serve on board
INSTITUTE — The West Virginia State University Board of Governors recently elected its new chair, vice-chair and secretary, two of which are Charleston attorneys.