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Disability Rights of West Virginia alleges it was not provided with all requested records
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Advocates, doing business as Disability Rights of West Virginia, has filed a suit against the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources-Bureau for Children and Families seeking declaratory judgment regarding access to records. -
West Virginia disability rights group changes name, could have more legal focus
CHARLESTON – The Disability Rights of West Virginia Advocates group is no more. And in the end, that could be an even better thing than it’s been for the people of West Virginia. -
Doctor referral results in lawsuit
CHARLESTON -- A woman claims she suffered severe emotional distress after her doctor referred her to another clinic, saying he could not treat her because of her paralysis. -
This Just In: Kanawha County
Aug. 24 -
W.Va. Advocates seek info about death at state hospital
CHARLESTON - West Virginia Advocates has filed a suit against several state agencies seeking information about a death that occurred at a state hospital. -
This Just In: Kanawha County
July 24 -
Quadriplegic sues group that helps those with disabilities
CHARLESTON - A quadriplegic Raleigh County man has filed a lawsuit against a state nonprofit organization that is supposed to help residents with disabilities live independent, productive lives. -
Parents sue state agencies over disabled son's death
CHARLESTON - The parents of a severely disabled 22-year-old man are suing several state agencies after their son died from choking on a hot dog at a bowling alley. -
Woman suing West Virginia Advocates over sexual harassment cover-up
CHARLESTON - A Kanawha County woman is claiming West Virginia Advocates, Inc., violated the West Virginia Human Rights Act regarding a sexual harassment cover-up in 2004. -
This just in: Kanawha County
Jan. 31