News from September 2021
Mom blames jail, medical staff for death of daughter having mental crisis
CHARLESTON – A woman’s estate blames her death on improper care while being held in the Southwestern Regional Jail.
Cabell parents file lawsuit against school boards over inconsistent COVID protocols
CHARLESTON — Cabell County parents are suing the county and state boards of education for their inconsistent COVID-19 policies.
Federal judge to approve $10 billion Purdue Pharma bankruptcy plan
WHITE PLAINS, New York – A federal bankruptcy judge has given conditional approval to a $10 billion bankruptcy plan for Purdue Pharma to settle more than 3,000 lawsuits about the company’s role in the national opioid crisis.
Legislative leaders ask Morrisey for opinion about vaccination requirements
CHARLESTON – Legislative leaders have asked state Attorney General Patrick Morrisey to issue a formal opinion about vaccination requirements and how the state Constitution would affect such policy.
Justice, attorney say settlement reached with Carter Bank over personally guaranteed loans
CHARLESTON – Gov. Jim Justice and one of his attorneys say companies owned by his family have reached a settlement with a Virginia-based bank over nearly $400 million in loans.