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W.Va. AG's office joins National Consumer Protection initiative
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is joining with consumer protection groups and other state attorneys general to help consumers combat scam calls in observation of National Consumer Protection Week, a consumer education initiative spearheaded by the Federal Trade Commission.
Man fired after refusing supervisor's request to have sex with wife
BECKLEY – A Greenbrier County man says he was fired after he refused a supervisor’s request to have sex with his wife.
Mother of second girl sues school board, others after daughter was sexually assaulted
WELCH – The mother of a second Mount View Middle School student say their daughter was sexually assaulted earlier this school year by a boy named in a previously filed lawsuit.
Supreme Court Purchases Charleston Building for Judicial Offices, Intermediate Court of Appeals
Supreme Court Purchases Charleston Building for Judicial Offices, Intermediate Court of Appeals.
Martinsburg, firefighters reach agreement regarding holiday pay lawsuit
MARTINSBURG – The City of Martinsburg and members of its fire department have reached an agreement in a lawsuit regarding holiday pay isues.
Man says incorrect cancer diagnosis led to healthy kidney being removed
HUNTINGTON – An Ohio man says doctors erroneously diagnosed him with cancer, leading to the removal of a healthy kidney.
Supreme Court dismisses appeal for lack of standing
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals dismissed a case for lack of standing after reversing the decision made by the circuit court.
Longtime humane officer says he never was paid overtime
WHEELING – Ohio County’s longtime humane officer says he is owed years of overtime.
If you can’t take the heat, get out of the governor’s office
For being such a big man (in every way, shape, form and fashion), West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice sure is small.
Intermediate Court of Appeals Advisory Council to Meet, ICA Rules Released for Public Comment, E-Filing Contract Awarded
Intermediate Court of Appeals Advisory Council to Meet, ICA Rules Released for Public Comment, E-Filing Contract Awarded.
AG's office launches sixth Kids Kick Opioids contest
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has announced the start of it’s sixth Kids Kick Opioids contest, a public service announcement partnership with elementary and middle schools that encourages students to raise awareness of prescription painkiller abuse.
Morrisey warns consumers of charity scams in wake of Russian invasion of Ukraine
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office is warning consumers to be on guard against impostors calling to solicit monetary donations to aid Ukrainians in the wake of the Russian invasion.
Federal Inspection Finds West Virginia Brick Manufacturer Exposed Workers to Respirable Crystalline Silica Hazards at Martinsburg Plant
Federal Inspection Finds West Virginia Brick Manufacturer Exposed Workers to Respirable Crystalline Silica Hazards at Martinsburg Plant.
Woman says she had to quit job because of sexual harassment, physical assaults
CHARLESTON – A former convenience store employee says she was forced to quit her job because of pervasive sexual comments and physical assaults by her supervisor.
Mediation scheduled for wrongful termination lawsuit
CHARLESTON — A mediation date has been chosen for a case against Office & Commercial Cleaning-WV.
Senate passes bill to allow judicial appointments to serve a bit longer
CHARLESTON – A bill that would allow judicial appointments made by the governor to stand for up to three years has passed and is headed to the governor’s desk.
Brooke Kamicker Named a 2022 Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Fellow
Brooke Kamicker Named a 2022 Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Fellow.
School board member, wife sue for injuries sustained at Sam's Club
CHARLESTON – A well-known Kanawha County educator, coach and school board member and his wife have sued Sam’s Club for injuries she sustained at the store.
Woman sues Norfolk Southern for husband's death
WAYNE — A woman is suing Norfolk Southern Railway Company for the death of her husband.
Woman claims Sogefi wrongfully terminated her employment
WAYNE — A woman is suing Sogefi USA Inc. alleging it violated the West Virginia Human Rights Act.