News from April 2023
Student says she was sexually assaulted at GW
CHARLESTON – A George Washington High School student says she was sexually assaulted and harassed by a fellow student at school.
EMT says HealthNet fired her after filing workers' comp claims
CHARLESTON – A former HealthNet emergency medical technician says she was wrongfully terminated after filing two workers’ compensation claims.
Estate blames CAMC, WVU, EMS for son's death
CHARLESTON – The mother of a late Jackson County man says improper medical care led to her son's death.
Weld announces bid for Attorney General
WHEELING -- West Virginia Senate Majority Whip Ryan Weld is seeking the 2024 Republican nomination to be West Virginia's next attorney general.
Morrisey announces $7.9 million settlement with Juul
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has announced it has settled a lawsuit with Juul for a total of $7.9 million.
Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia announces opening ceremony for Raleigh County’s Family Treatment Court
Justices Armstead, Hutchison, Wooton and Bunn attended the opening ceremony for Raleigh County’s Family Treatment Court , April 6, 2023.
TOM WV LLC members sue over breach of contract
CHARLESTON — TOM WV LLC and two of its three members are suing the third member for breach of contract.
SSAC employee accuses supervisors of harassment, policy violations
PARKERSBURG — A woman is suing the West Virginia Secondary Schools Activities Commission and its leaders for alleged harassment and policy violations during her employment.
U.S. Supreme Court rejects application from W.Va. to deny transgender athletes right to play sports
CHARLESTON — The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected an effort in West Virginia to deny transgender student-athletes the ability to play sports.
Former Pruntytown inmate says he was sexual harassed by food service worker
CHARLESTON – A former inmate says he was subjected to unwanted sexual advances while incarcerated at Pruntytown Correctional Center.
Former Res-Care employee says company made him a scapegoat
CHARLESTON – A former Res-Care employee says the company made him the scapegoat following a substandard inspection at one of its homes.
Attorney says some minors might have been filmed by hidden camera at State Police Academy
CHARLESTON — An attorney has sent notice to the West Virginia State Police of the intent to sue on behalf of three minor women who may have been filmed while taking part in the Police Training Academy.
Second woman intends to sue WVSP, officer for kidnapping, rape
CHARLESTON — Another woman who says she was drugged, kidnapped and brutally raped by a West Virginia State Trooper has notified the agency she intends to sue.
Former WVU student says professor made false claims about him
CLARKSBURG – A former West Virginia University student says a professor made false accusations about him, defamed him and discriminated against him.
Woman says she was a victim of wrongful termination, age discrimination
MORGANTOWN – A Bridgeport woman says she was wrongfully terminated and a victim of age discrimination by a Morgantown health provider.
Supreme Court of Appeals State of West Virginia announces New Bar Admissions Administrator
Charleston attorney Ashton Bias is now the Bar Admissions Administrator for West Virginia. The Bar Admissions Administrator works for the Supreme Court of Appeals with the Board of Law Examiners (Board).
Morrisey announces 2024 gubernatorial campaign
CHARLES TOWN – Patrick Morrisey is running for governor. West Virginia’s current Attorney General made the announcement April 4 in Jefferson County.
Apartment complex owner wants black ice case dismissed
CHARLESTON — The defendant in a case alleging injuries from black ice wants a Kanawha circuit judge to dismiss the lawsuit, contending the plaintiff failed to state a claim upon which relief can be granted.
Parents sue state, county boards of education for son's basketball injury
CHARLESTON — The parents of a minor are suing both the state Board of Education and Kanawha County Board of Education alleging their son was injured at a high school basketball practice.
Man sues former employer for work injuries, wrongful termination
CHARLESTON — A man is suing his former employer for injuries and wrongful termination.