News from 2021
Second lawsuit accuses teacher of more physical, verbal abuse of special needs student
CHARLESTON – A second civil lawsuit filed against a Holz Elementary teacher says she degraded a special needs student by, among other things, forcing her to stand in a garbage can and eat her lunch out of the sink.
Louisiana court grants injunction to group seeking to stop additional federal vaccine mandates
CHARLESTON – A federal court in Louisiana has granted a preliminary injunction to a 12-state coalition that was seeking to stop additional vaccine mandates proposed by the Biden Administration.
Boycotting the boycotters!
The great thing about being “woke” is that you can pretend to be virtuous without paying a price for it. It’s much harder to make actual contributions to society while being attacked by nitpicking nitwits and ideologues.
King steps back from moving to senior status, might have been unhappy with replacement plan
CHARLESTON – A federal 4th Circuit appeals court judge and West Virginia native has rescinded his plan to become a senior status judge and will remain on the bench.
Judge agrees to conduct Morgantown firefighters hearing in-person rather than virtually
MORGANTOWN – A circuit judge has issued an order granting a request by Morgantown firefighters to hold an upcoming hearing regarding their claim of lost wages against the city in person rather than remotely.
Gov. Justice appoints Kathie Hess Crouse to 13th District seat in House of Delegates
Gov. Justice appoints Kathie Hess Crouse to 13th District seat in House of Delegates.
Man sues West Virginia American Water for water main break damage
CHARLESTON — West Virginia-American Water Company is being sued by a Cross Lanes resident alleging that a water main break caused him personal property damages.
Woman sues Webb Plumbing following car accident with employee
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing Webb Plumbing claiming one of its employees caused a car accident that caused her injuries.
Four lawsuits blame feds, drug companies for babies being born addicted to opioids
CHARLESTON — Four lawsuits have been filed against the federal government and several pharmaceutical companies alleging they are at fault for children born addicted to opioids.
Attorney General Morrisey Files Brief In Support Of Hill Top House Hotel Project
Attorney General Morrisey Files Brief In Support Of Hill Top House Hotel Project.
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Attorney General Morrisey Issues Statement on Paycheck Protection Act Decision at State Supreme Court of Appeals
Attorney General Morrisey Issues Statement on Paycheck Protection Act Decision at State Supreme Court of Appeals.
Gov. Justice awards over $300,000 in Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention grants
Gov. Justice awards over $300,000 in Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention grants.
Estate of autistic man blames 911, local hospital and EMS for not properly responding to call
MIDDLEBOURNE – The estate of an autistic man blames Tyler County 911 as well as the local hospital and ambulance service for failing to properly respond to his medical needs and for his eventual death.
Sisters sue Roselawn Cemetery for neglect of parents' gravesites
PRINCETON — Two women are suing Roselawn Acquisition Group alleging it failed to take proper care of their parents' gravesites.
Miracle Meadows named in another lawsuit
CHARLESTON — Another lawsuit was filed against Miracle Meadows School after a student alleged abuse during their time at the school.
Woman sues after fall at Mercer Mall caused injuries
PRINCETON — A woman is suing Regional Malls alleging she was injured when she fell because of the mall's negligence.
State Supreme Court sends union dues case back to circuit court, hints case won't survive
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court says labor unions wouldn’t be overly burdened if dues no longer are deducted from public employees’ paychecks.
Defendants in lawsuit filed by attorney, paralegal seek to have cases dismissed
CHARLESTON — The defendants in a handful of cases involving a break-in at Carlton Law Office and alleged intimidation by sheriff's deputies and state police have sought to have the case dismissed.
Justice Department Announces $139 Million for Law Enforcement Hiring to Advance Community Policing
Justice Department Announces $139 Million for Law Enforcement Hiring to Advance Community Policing.