Marion County
Recent News About Marion County
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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. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF WEST VIRGINIA: U.S. Attorney Bill Powell Announces Progress in Making our Communities Safer through Project Safe Neighborhoods
Two years ago, the Department of Justice announced the revitalization and enhancement of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), the centerpiece of the department’s violent crime reduction strategy. PSN is an evidence-based program proven to be effective at reducing violent crime. -
WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS: Supreme Court to hear Arguments at Marshall University
The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia will hear arguments in three cases at Marshall University beginning at 10 a.m. -
WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Justice announces $2.15 million in Child Advocacy Center grant awards across West Virginia
Gov. Jim Justice announced that he has awarded $2,149,670 in Child Advocacy Center (CAC) Grant Program Funds to 22 projects. -
Rivesville student wins AG's statewide 'Kids Kick Opioids' contest
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has named a north central West Virginia student as the statewide winner of the Kids Kick Opioids contest, a competition meant to creatively illustrate the devastation caused by prescription painkiller abuse. -
BOWLES RICE LLP: Bowles Rice Attorneys to Participate in National Diversity Programs
Bowles Rice is proud to announce that Ashley Hardesty Odell and Steven Hall, both attorneys in the firm’s Morgantown office, have been selected to programs of the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD). -
Five more counties file lawsuits against pharmaceutical companies for opioid epidemic
MOUNDSVILLE — Five county commissions are joining in on dozens of lawsuits filed against Purdue Pharma and many other pharmaceutical companies for the opioid crisis. -
Manchin holds off Morrisey for U.S. Senate; Jenkins, Armstead hold Supreme Court seats
Manchin holds off Morrisey for Senate; Jenkins wins one Supreme Court seat -
DINSMORE & SHOHL LLP: Dinsmore Welcomes 21 Associates
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP has added 21 associates to the firm across eight offices. -
Customer alleges Wal-Mart's negligence led to him being struck by shopping carts
CLARKSBURG — A Marion County customer is suing Wal-Mart, alleging negligence and vicarious liability. -
Low bidder accuses Kanawha Co. school board of breach of contract and negligence
CHARLESTON — A Marion County contractor is suing the Kanawha County school board, its officials and another contractor, alleging breach of contract and negligence. -
AG's office announces Kids Kick Opioids contest winner
CHARLESTON — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has announced the winner of a statewide contest called Kids Kick Opioids. -
Marion Co. mother, daughter allege postal service vehicle caused crash
CLARKSBURG — A Marion County mother and daughter are suing the U.S. Postal Service, alleged negligence caused a vehicle crash. -
CEDLAW seeks to assist low-income, disadvantaged West Virginians
CHARLESTON — A low-income Marion County farmer is receiving legal assistance through a program that reached almost 50 growers during regional presentations the latter part of 2017, said the coordinator for the grant that funds the program during a recent interview. -
Man sues Harrison County Coal Company for property damage
CLARKSBURG – A lawsuit was filed against Harrison County Coal Company alleging its underground mining operations caused property damage. -
Most Loyal West Virginian donates to WVU business students, cancer research
MORGANTOWN – A longtime Marion County resident and Harrison County native has made a donation to West Virginia University. -
Woman sues Genesis Healthcare for father-in-law’s wrongful death
CHARLESTON –A woman is suing Genesis Healthcare after she claims they are responsible for her father-in-law’s death. -
Justices say Fairmont State suit wasn’t filed in proper court
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has ruled that Fairmont State University lawsuit should have been filed in Kanawha Circuit Court — not in Marion Circuit Court. -
Some people are never satisfied
Greed used to be considered a bad thing, a vice. How often have we heard that line from St. Paul's epistle about the love of money being the root of all evil? How many times have parents and teachers reminded us of Aesop's fable about the dog that lost the bone he had while trying to snag another one from his reflection in a stream? -
Woman says law firm coerced her into settling pelvic mesh case
CHARLESTON – A Georgia law firm involved in pelvic mesh litigation is asking for a federal court to dismiss a legal malpractice case against it.