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Friday, January 24, 2020

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Former state lottery director sold Glade Springs home to Greenbrier casino official

By Chris Dickerson | Jan 24, 2020

CHARLESTON – The former director of the West Virginia Lottery Commission sold his Glade Springs Resort home to The Greenbrier’s director of casino operations while he still worked for the lottery, according to public documents. State laws prohibit such transactions.

Charleston attorney on the run since 2016 is arrested in Nicaragua

By Kyla Asbury | Jan 24, 2020

CHARLESTON — A Charleston attorney accused of charging the state for work he had never done has been arrested in Nicaragua, according to U.S. Marshals. William M. Lester Jr., who was arrested Jan. 23, is facing several felony charges of overcharging the state thousands of dollars for work he never completed.

Judge seems to be leaning toward dismissing case about Putnam school board violating open meetings law

By Chris Dickerson | Jan 24, 2020

WINFIELD – A Putnam Circuit Court judge stopped short of issuing a ruling in a civil lawsuit regarding the county’s school system being the only one to stay open during last year’s two-day work stoppage. But during a Jan. 24 hearing, Putnam Circuit Judge Phillip Stowers seemed to indicate he is leaning toward dismissing the complaint.

Morrisey hails Trump administration's new EPA plan for navigable waters

By Chris Dickerson | Jan 23, 2020

CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is praising the Trump administration’s decision to enact the Navigable Waters Protection Rule to replace the Obama-era Waters of the United States Rule, which Morrisey has characterized as a power grab.

AG's office warns consumers of shipping company text message scam

By Chris Dickerson | Jan 23, 2020

CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office is warning consumers of a text messaging scam circulating throughout the state.

Justices suspend medical license of psychiatrist for improper relationship with patient

By Kyla Asbury | Jan 23, 2020

CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals suspended the medical license of a Beckley psychiatrist after it ruled he engaged in an improper sexual relationship with a patient.

Woman says companies caused her to lose her home

By Kyla Asbury | Jan 23, 2020

WHEELING — A woman is suing US REO Fund V and First Fidelity REO LLC after she claims they breached their contract with her and caused her to lose her home.

Woman sues James B. Nutter & Company for harm

By Kyla Asbury | Jan 23, 2020

HUNTINGTON — A woman is suing James B. Nutter & Company for harm she sustained due to her late husband's fraud.

Company sues insurance, agent for denying wind damage claim

By Kyla Asbury | Jan 23, 2020

CHARLESTON — Sayer Brothers Inc. is suing Colony Insurance Company for allegedly breaching its contract for coverage.

Morrisey, 20 other AGs ask Senate to reject two articles of Trump impeachment

By Chris Dickerson | Jan 22, 2020

CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is part of a 21-state coalition asking the U.S. Senate to reject two articles of impeachment against President Trump.

Morrisey joins two coalitions signing briefs to protect women's health

By Chris Dickerson | Jan 22, 2020

CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has joined two multistate coalitions it says are aimed at protecting women’s health by urging the U.S. Supreme Court to protect the rights of individual states to regulate abortion within their borders.

Former O'Charley's sever claims physical assault, sexual harassment from supervisor forced her to quit job

By Marian Johns | Jan 22, 2020

CHARLESTON – A former server at an O'Charley's restaurant in South Charleston claims she was physically abused and sexually harassed by a supervisor.

Riverside Health & Rehab faces suit from estate of resident who allegedly died due to negligent care

By Marian Johns | Jan 22, 2020

CHARLESTON – The estate of a man who formerly resided at a St. Albans skilled nursing facility blames his death on dehydration and malnutrition.

Woman alleges Boone County auto repair shop negligently passed inspection on vehicle with defective brakes

By Marian Johns | Jan 22, 2020

CHARLESTON – A woman claims a Boone County auto repair shop and one of its mechanics passed inspection on the used vehicle she purchased despite it having defective brakes and other issues.

Man sues GM, Moses Chevrolet claims he was sold defective Silverado

By Marian Johns | Jan 22, 2020

CHARLESTON – A St. Albans man is suing General Motors and a Kanawha County dealership over allegations he was sold a defective Chevrolet Silverado.

Woman who slipped and fell while visiting South Central Regional Jail seeks damages

By Marian Johns | Jan 22, 2020

CHARLESTON – A Charleston woman who slipped and fell while visiting the South Central Regional Jail in Charleston blames her fall on the alleged negligence of the West Virginia Regional Jail Authority.

Travelers alleges St. Albans company owes more than $30,000 in unpaid workers' comp premiums

By Marian Johns | Jan 22, 2020

CHARLESTON – Travelers Property Casualty alleges a St. Albans company owes than $30,000 for a workers' compensation policy.

FedEx removes Poca woman's lawsuit over Nitro collision to federal court

By Kyla Asbury | Jan 22, 2020

HUNTINGTON – A lawsuit against FedEx and others over alleged injuries stemming from a car accident was removed to federal court by the company.

Man sentenced to six months in prison for accessing veterans' medical records, including those of Ojeda

By Chris Dickerson | Jan 22, 2020

HUNTINGTON — A former Veterans Benefits Association claims assistant has been sentenced to six months in prison for fraudulently access the medical records of six fellow veterans, including current U.S. Senate candidate Richard Ojeda.

Charleston City Council approves $1.7 million settlement with firefighters' union over pay issues

By Chris Dickerson | Jan 22, 2020

CHARLESTON – Charleston City Council unanimously has approved the $1.7 million settlement between the city and its firefighters' union to correct a pay inequity that has been taking place since 2012.