News from February 2022
Charleston basketball league again goes to court to fight for one of its teams
CHARLESTON – For the second time in two years, a youth basketball league seeks a temporary restraining order to allow one of its teams to compete in an all-star tournament this weekend.
Judge officially puts ousted Wood County GOP official back in power
CHARLESTON – A circuit judge has issued an order officially putting the ousted chairman of the Wood County Republican Executive Committee back in the position.
Latest spearphishing scams target tax professionals
Latest spearphishing scams target tax professionals.
Attorney General Morrisey Reaches Major Opioid Agreement with Representatives of Cities and Counties
Attorney General Morrisey Reaches Major Opioid Agreement with Representatives of Cities and Counties.
Giving It Your Best Shot! COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates and Accommodation Requests on February 23, 2022
Giving It Your Best Shot! COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates and Accommodation Requests on February 23, 2022.
Parents sue county board, others after daughter was sexually assaulted at school
WELCH – The parents of a Mount View Middle School student say their daughter was sexually assaulted at school earlier this school year.
Valentine’s Day at W.Va. Courthouses
Valentine’s Day at W.Va. Courthouses.
ABA Honors Nelson Mullins for Pro Bono Work
ABA Honors Nelson Mullins for Pro Bono Work.
Deliberate intent bill, key supporter draw attention at state Capitol
CHARLESTON – A bill that would end lawsuits being filed for injuries because an employer didn’t have proper safeguards in place is drawing attention at the state Capitol.
Restauranteur sues CAMC for complications following medical procedure
CHARLESTON – A well-known Charleston restauranteur has sued CAMC and a doctor following complications a medical procedure.
Cabell County parents, student sue school system over religious revival
HUNTINGTON — The parents of several Huntington High School students who were allegedly forced to attend a religious revival are suing the Cabell County Board of Education and others.
Couple sues unknown designer, manufacturer for daughter's injury at Sky Zone
CHARLESTON — A couple is suing an unknown equipment designer on behalf of their teenage daughter.
Hotel developer sues Charleston Town Center owner, city for breach of contract
CHARLESTON — A hotel developer who purchased the former Sears property that is part of the Charleston Town Center is suing the city and mall owners for breach of contract.
Man sues country singer Jason Aldean for incident at 2020 concert
CHARLESTON – A Parkersburg man has sued country music star Jason Aldean following an incident at a 2020 concert in Charleston.
Capito says Biden nominee 'would be a disaster at the Federal Reserve'
WASHINGTON – Add U.S. Shelley Moore Capito to the list of officials opposed to one of President Joe Biden’s key Federal Reserve nominees.
Employee sues McDaniel Electric for fall from water tower
WILLIAMSON — A man is suing McDaniel Electric claiming it caused him to suffer severe injuries and damages when he fell from a water tower.
Supreme Court suspends attorney's license for six months
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals suspended the law license of an attorney for six months following the recommendation of the Lawyer Disciplinary Board's Hearing Panel Subcommittee.
Grievance board reinstates Marshall professor's employment
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Public Employees Grievance Board sided with a Marshall University professor who was fired last year, and immediately reinstated her employment.
Morrisey unveils agreement with cities, counties about opioid funds
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office has reached an agreement with many county and city governments about how money from future opioid settlements and verdicts will be dispersed.
Woman says improper jail medical care led to brother's death
CHARLESTON – The sister of an inmate says improper medical care led to her brother’s death while he was serving time at the Northern Regional Jail.