News from 2022
Woman sues Thomas Health for tabling a job offer due to vaccination status
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing Thomas Health System whose employment offer has been put in jeopardy because she isn’t able to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Prayworks, owners sue accounting firm for breach of duty of care
CHARLESTON — Prayworks is suing several accountants and their firms for failing in their duty of care.
Couple says cemetery put stranger's body in mausoleum plot they purchased
CHARLESTON – A Maryland couple says an embattled Kanawha County cemetery placed another deceased person in a mausoleum plot they purchased for another family member.
Attorney General Morrisey Warns About ‘Grandparent Scam’
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey urges residents to be wary of calls especially during the holiday season claiming grandchildren need help.
Freedom of the Press still matters to some of us
There’s a very clear difference between not liking what the media reports and actively working to silence them.
Couple says former owners failed to disclose water woes with $800K home
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County couple says the home they purchased from a prominent Charleston physician had water issues they say were fraudulently hidden during the sale.
Woman sues CAMC for injuries to vocal cords
CHARLESTON — A woman alleges Charleston Area Medical Center caused her to suffer a vocal cord injury due to negligence and caused her damages.
Fencing company sues West Virginia American Water for water leaks
CHARLESTON — J.H. Tomblin Fence Co. is suing West Virginia American Water for property damages caused by constant water leaks.
Gov. Justice appoints Perri Jo DeChristopher as judge for the Seventeenth Judicial Court Circuit serving Monongalia County
Governor Jim Justice has appointed Perri Jo DeChristopher, of Monongalia County, West Virginia, to the Seventeenth Judicial Court Circuit serving Monongalia County.
Former state lawmaker says he was injured at Family Dollar
CHARLESTON – A former state lawmaker is suing Family Dollar Stores after he says he was injured at the Romney store.
Gov. Justice announces $6,000 raise for WVDNR Police Officers
At an event announcing the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) new K-9 Program, Gov. Jim Justice made a surprise announcement of a $6,000 pay raise for all WVDNR Police officers.
Deaf woman says Todd Judy Ford pressured her to buy vehicle she can't afford
CHARLESTON – A deaf woman is accusing a Charleston car dealership of coercing her into buying a new vehicle she can’t afford.
Convicted man sues Mercer prosecuting attorney's office for gender discrimination
BLUEFIELD — A man is suing the Mercer County Prosecuting Attorney's Office for gender discrimination.
WVU Medical employees sue after ransomware attack caused improper payroll payments
CLARKSBURG — A woman is suing West Virginia University Medical Corporation alleging they violated the West Virginia Wage Payment and Collection Act and the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Steptoe & Johnson’s Wheeling Office Moves to Historic Fort Henry Building
Steptoe & Johnson PLLC is pleased to announce that on December 19th the firm moved into the historic Fort Henry Building in downtown Wheeling.
The West Virginia State Bar Office will be closed on Friday, December 23rd and 26th
In accordance with an administrative order from the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia, The West Virginia State Bar Office will be closed on Friday, December 23rd.
Former state Supreme Court Justice Larry Starcher dies
CHARLESTON – Retired state Supreme Court Justice Larry Starcher has died. Starcher, who also was a former Monongalia Circuit Court Judge, died December 24. He was 80.
Assistant U.S. Attorney recognized by FBI for his work
CLARKSBURG — U.S. Attorney Jarod J. Douglas was recognized during an awards ceremony for his investigations and community service by the Northern District of West Virginia and by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Supreme Court orders case dismissed from circuit court
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court ruled that workers' compensation immunity keeps two workers for the city of Shinnston liable for the death of a co-worker.
West Virginia will receive $548,083,740 in federal funding over the next five years
West Virginia will receive $548,083,740 in federal funding over the next five years to replace, rehabilitate, preserve and build bridges in West Virginia as part of the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).