News from 2016
West Virginia law professor writes memoir on identity, family history
MORGANTOWN — A West Virginia University law professor has released a book on his family history.
Employee alleges convenience store operators failed to pay overtime
BECKLEY — A Monroe County woman is suing a Greenbrier County convenience store, alleging failure to pay proper overtime wages.
Disabled employee accuses communications business of discrimination
CHARLESTON — A disabled Kanawha County man is suing a communications provider, alleging he was discriminated against because of a disability.
Customer blames Target for fall at store
CLARKSBURG — A Marion County woman is suing Target, alleging the defendant's negligence resulted in injuries to the plaintiff.
Restaurant operators accuse insurance company of failing to provide coverage
CLARKSBURG — Clarksburg restaurant operators are suing an insurer and a Marshall County man, alleging failure to provide insurance coverage.
Logan Co. state Senate candidate files suit against alleged attacker
LOGAN – A candidate for state Senate has filed a lawsuit against a fellow Logan County resident who he claims attacked him at a pre-primary political gathering.
AG's office explains new details of concealed carry agreements
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has announced an expansion in concealed handgun recognition for 18- to 21-year-olds, while also announcing the office maintained every existing concealed carry agreement between West Virginia and 35 other states.
AG, federal partnership prosecutes heroin, pill cases
CHARLESTON – Two men have been indicted on multiple counts of drug trafficking as a result of the partnership between the offices of West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and U.S.
Judge: Mock trial program aids students, court personnel
CHARLESTON – Judge Louis H. “Duke” Bloom of the 13th Judicial Circuit recently hosted a mock trial for more than 40 4th- and 5th-grade students in his courtroom in the Kanawha County Judicial Building in Charleston.
Michigan food service company alleges Hancock County caterer owes more than $5,000
NEW CUMBERLAND — A Michigan food service company is suing a Hancock County catering business, alleging failure to pay more than $5,000.
Canadian couple blames hotel operator for wife's injuries
CHARLESTON — A Canadian couple is suing Comfort Suites, alleging the defendant's negligence led to injuries for the wife.
Wife blames health care provider for husband's death
CHARLESTON — A widow is suing a medical center, alleging its negligence led to the death of her husband.
Judge rules local workers cannot continue case against water company for lost wages
CHARLESTON – District Judge John T. Copenhaver has ruled that local workers who lost only their wages during the January 2014 chemical spill and the water crisis that followed won’t be able to continue their lawsuits against West Virginia American Water.
Woman sues Justice, Greenbrier over alleged sexual assault at resort
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS – A Greenbrier County woman has filed a lawsuit against Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jim Justice and The Greenbrier after she says she was brutally beaten and sexually assaulted at the resort.
District judge rules Medicaid lawsuit can proceed as class action
CHARLESTON – District Judge Thomas E. Johnston has ruled that a lawsuit involving the Medicaid Title XIX Intellectual/Developmental Disability Waiver program can proceed as a class action lawsuit.
Morrisey files suit against Kanawha Valley contractors
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has filed two lawsuits against Kanawha Valley home improvement contractors he claims have been accused of taking money without completing the consumers’ project.
WVU 'Voices Behind Bars' to examine moral implications of justice system
MORGANTOWN – The West Virginia University College of Law ha scheduled a “Voices Behind Bars” event that will feature a dramatic reading of a book that explores the “moral implications” of the justice system.
Business entrepreneur takes over WVU LaunchLab
MORGANTOWN -- New director Carrie White has been on the job at LaunchLab at West Virginia University since Aug. 15 and more than 150 students have taken advantage of the facility, the university reports.
WVU library offers patent, trademark resources
MORGANTOWN — Whether it’s an inventor looking up the competition or a history buff interested in archived records, a West Virginia University resource center helps unravel the mystery of U.S. patents and trademarks.
Mother, daughter accuse state agency of deprivation of rights
CHARLESTON — A Mingo County mother and daughter are suing a West Virginia state agency and employees, alleging civil conspiracy.