News from 2021
Court order halts rezoning vote by Putnam County Commission
WINFIELD – A Putnam County Commission rezoning vote is on hold after a circuit judge filed a court order stopping it just hours before a meeting.
Morrisey joins 24-state brief supporting states' rights to regulate abortions
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a 24-state brief supporting the rights of individual states to regulate abortion in a case to be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Attorney General Morrisey's Mobile Office Sets August Stops for North Central West Virginia
Attorney General Morrisey's Mobile Office Sets August Stops for North Central West Virginia.
Final two distributors provide closing arguments as federal opioid trial wraps
CHARLESTON – Attorneys for Cardinal Health and McKesson presented closing arguments in hope of convincing U.S. District Judge David Faber the distribution companies should not be held liable for any part in the opioid epidemic.
Ray-Ban, Oakley owner sues Chinese restaurant for selling counterfeit sunglasses
CLARKSBURG —Luxottica Group is suing Vin Phat Inc. for selling counterfeit sunglasses.
Man sues Bluefield State College alleging failure to pay disability benefits
PRINCETON — A Bluefield man is suing Bluefield State College alleging it failed to provide him with disability benefits.
Staar Surgical Company sues Anwar Cataract Center for failure to pay
MOUNDSVILLE — Staar Surgical Company is suing Anwar Cataract Center alleging it failed to pay for goods provided.
Justice companies owe nearly $100,000 in property taxes to one county
WELCH – Companies owned by Gov. Jim Justice and his family owe nearly $100,000 in 2020 property taxes in McDowell County.
Attorney General Morrisey's Mobile Office Sets August Stops for Eastern Panhandle
Attorney General Morrisey's Mobile Office Sets August Stops for Eastern Panhandle.
Plaintiffs, one distributor make their case as closing arguments at federal opioid trial begin
CHARLESTON – After a two-week break, plaintiff attorney Paul Farrell Jr. left no stone unturned as he presented the closing argument at the landmark federal opioid trial.
As federal tax liens continue to mount, Justice says everything will work out
CHARLESTON – As millions in federal tax liens continue to be filed against his family and business interests, Gov. Jim Justice continues to say it all will be worked out.
Couple sues I&B Flag Cars for employee's negligence that caused car accident
MOUNDSVILLE — A couple is suing I&B Flag Cars for a car accident caused by one of its employees.
Got An App for That? A Two-Part Webinar Series on July 29, 2021
Got An App for That? A Two-Part Webinar Series on July 29, 2021.
Bailey Glasser Secures $32.7M Jury Verdict on Behalf of Ramaco Resources
Bailey Glasser Secures $32.7M Jury Verdict on Behalf of Ramaco Resources.
Kanawha Family Court Judge Investiture to be July 23
Kanawha Family Court Judge Investiture to be July 23.
Tax expert: 'How in the hell did she sell that house with a lien filed against it?'
UNION – The $8 million lien filed against the daughter of Gov. Jim Justice also was filed in Monroe County. And a tax expert wonders how she sold her house with the lien filed against her.
Woman sues contractors for subpar work on property
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing E&M Services alleging it and other companies damaged her property.
Three property owners sue SWN Production Company for storm water runoff
MOUNDSVILLE — Three lawsuits were filed against SWN Production Company alleging it caused property damage.
Man sues Professional Transportation Inc. for car accident
WILLIAMSON — A Dingess man is suing Professional Transporation Inc. alleging it is at fault for a car accident.
With $8M IRS lien looming, Justice's daughter sells house for nearly $1M
LEWISBURG – With a federal tax lien of more than $8 million filed against her, the daughter of West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice and her husband recently sold their Lewisburg home for nearly $1 million.