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Morrisey officially rejects Purdue Pharma bankruptcy plan
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey says he will vote against confirming Purdue Pharma’s bankruptcy plan. -
Defense argues Cabell, Huntington treatment programs are covered; no additional funds needed
CHARLESTON – During the last day of testimony in the landmark opioid trial, the defense’s argument shifted to Cabell County and the City of Huntington’s ability to effectively cover treatment programs through federal government grants and that the governments should be able to continue to do so. -
Man sues Special Metals for wrongful termination, discrimination
HUNTINGTON — An Ohio man is suing Special Metals for wrongfully terminating his employment. -
Man sues county commission for excessive force
BLUEFIELD — A man is suing McDowell County Commission for violations of his constitutional rights. -
Trinity Holdings sues WV Crossroads for breach of contract
BECKLEY — Trinity Holdings is suing WV Crossroads Realty alleging that it breached its contract with the company during the purchase of property. -
Defense expert says plaintiff experts 'threw aside' valuable information in analysis
CHARLESTON – An economist expert claims Cardinal Health had a due diligence system in place that was followed as designed, arguing earlier experts failed to note the system in place. -
Judge issues order saying discovery requests filed too late in police brutality case
CHARLESTON – A federal judge has issued a protective order in an alleged South Charleston Police brutality case, saying the defendants didn’t have to respond to discovery requests filed after a deadline. -
Morrisey, other AGs target Google in antitrust lawsuit
SAN FRANCISCO — West Virginia has joined a coalition of 37 states in filing a complaint alleging Google engages in unlawful conduct with the Google Play Store for Android mobile devices and Google Billing. -
Former employee says CONSOL Energy violated ERISA
CHARLESTON — A man is suing CONSOL Energy for violations of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). -
Woman says Matrix Warranty Solutions violated TCPA
WHEELING — A woman filed a class-action lawsuit against Matrix Warranty Solutions alleging that they violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. -
State, local school officials say they didn't ask for transgender athlete ban
CHARLESTON — The state Board of Education, the state Secondary Schools Athletic Commission and the Harrison County school board all have asked to have a case regarding the state’s impending anti-transgender athlete law dismissed. -
Pain doctor shows legislative impact on opioid epidemic, then has reputation questioned
CHARLESTON – Tables turned as an expert witness for Cardinal Health had his professional reputation challenged during his testimony at the bellwether federal opioid trial. -
Whitey Bulger's estate amends complaint to add federal government to wrongful death suit
MARTINSBURG – The family of one of America’s most infamous gangsters has amended its complaint blaming his 2018 death at a federal prison in West Virginia on Bureau of Prisons employees. -
Drug distributors continue to push blame on doctors, strengthen gateway definition
CHARLESTON – As they began arguing their case, the three drug distributor defendants in the bellwether federal trial continued to rest blame on others for fueling the opioid epidemic. -
Two former employees sue The Chemours Company for retaliation
CHARLESTON — Two former employees are suing The Chemours Company alleging that they were fired after reporting work safety violations and pollution. -
Judge again grants class certification in case over 2017 Parkersburg warehouse fire
PARKERSBURG – A circuit judge again has certified a case involving a 2017 Parkersburg warehouse fire as a class action. -
Morrisey hails Supreme Court's decision to hear religious school choice case
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is praising the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to hear a case involving religious liberty and the use of public funds for private schools. -
Drug distributors slam plaintiff’s causation and misconduct argument
CHARLESTON – Three of the nation’s largest pharmaceutical distribution companies pushed for a trial dismissal as the plaintiffs wrapped up their case at the bellwether federal opioid trial. -
W.Va. attorneys file third lawsuit alleging sexual assault of inmates at Kentucky federal prison
LEXINGTON, Kentucky – A group of West Virginia attorneys have filed a third lawsuit claiming another female federal inmate was raped, sexually assaulted and battered while incarcerated at a Kentucky prison. -
Williams gives tearful testimony on opioid epidemic effects in Huntington, Cabell County
CHARLESTON – Wrapping up the plaintiff's case, Huntington Mayor Steve Williams provided emotional testimony detailing his experience in handling the opioid epidemic.