News from March 2023
State senator asks feds to look at how governor used COVID funds
CHARLESTON – State Senate Finance Committee Chairman Eric Tarr has sent a letter to the federal government asking it to look into the transfer of almost $30 million of federal COVID relief money to a fund operated by Gov. Jim Justice’s office that was the source of $10 million for Marshall University’s new baseball stadium.
AG’s office sues unlicensed contractor, expects more victims to come forward
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office has sued a Charleston man who allegedly performed home improvement projects for consumers in Kanawha County without a license.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit will hear oral arguments at Marshall University on Wednesday, March 22
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit will hear oral arguments at Marshall University on Wednesday, March 22, beginning at 9:30 a.m.
State panel accuses Boone Co. prosecutor of hiring boyfriend as assistant, other violations
CHARLESTON – The state Lawyer Disciplinary Board has charged the Boone County Prosecutor with multiple rules violations, including hiring her boyfriend as an assistant prosecutor.
Man sues WVDOCR for excessive force
CHARLESTON — A formerly incarcerated man is suing the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation and a correction officer for excessive force during his time in prison.
Cato, plaintiff agree to partial dismissal in injury case
CHARLESTON — An agreed order for a partial dismissal was filed in Kanawha Circuit Court involving one of the defendants in an injury lawsuit.
Man says he was injured by faulty rocking chair at Lowe's
CHARLESTON – A South Charleston man says he was injured while visiting Lowe’s.
Poll shows Morrisey leads GOP gubernatorial candidates, but he hasn't announced yet
CHARLESTON – He still hasn’t officially entered the gubernatorial race, but a recent poll shows West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey leads all Republican contenders.
Taking the fight for fairness in female sports all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court
It’s really quite simple: Title IX dictates that girls and women get their fair share of opportunities in education, and its regulations make it clear that this could be accomplished in school athletic programs by having “separate teams for members of each sex” where the teams are based on competitive skill.
Woman sues state higher education commission for wiretapping allegations
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission wants several counts in a lawsuit alleging violations of the state's wiretapping law to be dismissed.
Man sues tree cutting service for wrongfully cutting his trees
CHARLESTON — A man is suing No Crybabies Tree Service claiming it wrongfully cut down trees on his property after he told employees of the business not to do so.
Former Goodwill employee files wage, termination suit; accuses company of bilking state
WINFIELD – A former Goodwill employee accuses the company of not paying him overtime and wrongfully terminating him as well as bilking a state contract.
Hall of Fame football coach suing Kroger after slip-and-fall at store
CHARLESTON – A Hall of Fame football coach is suing Kroger, saying he injured himself when he slipped on water in the company’s Dunbar store.
No one has a right to decide that patients aren’t going to get any better”: Dr. Mildred Mitchell
No one has a right to decide that patients aren’t going to get any better”: Dr. Mildred Mitchell-Bateman was the first Black woman to hold high-ranking office in West Virginia.
Man says he was choked out by bouncers at strip club
CHARLESTON – A Charleston man says he was physically assaulted by employees of a downtown strip bar.
Woman says Walmart employee sexually assaulted, harassed her in parking lot
MOUNDSVILLE – A Moundsville woman says she was sexually assaulted and harassed by a Walmart employee in the store parking lot.
AG's office urges consumers to research tax prep services
CHARLESTON — With the filing deadline approaching, West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office is reminding consumers to be cautious and to protect personal information when preparing and filing federal and state income taxes, particularly when tax preparers offer remote/online assistance.
Woman sues Walmart for injuries
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing Walmart claiming she was injured on its property when she tripped over a loose floor tile.
Woman sues property owner for injuries
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing SBC Properties for injuries sustained from a fall down the stairs at her apartment building.
Chief Justice Walker to Speak to Students in Pocahontas County
Supreme Court Chief Justice Beth Walker will visit Pocahontas County High School to talk to students about the West Virginia court system on Tuesday, March 14.