News from March 2023

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U.S. Attorney Will Thompson announces largest methamphetamine seizure in West Virginia history

By West Virginia Record Reports |
United States Attorney Will Thompson held a press conference with law enforcement officials on Wednesday, March 22, 2023,.
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Former employee sues WVDOC for retaliation for reporting subpar jail conditions

By Kyla Asbury |
CHARLESTON — A man filed a lawsuit against the West Virginia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation alleging he was discriminated against for reporting inhumane conditions at a jail.
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Former employee sues state Tax Department for discrimination, wrongful termination

By Kyla Asbury |
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing the state Tax Department alleging she was wrongfully terminated in 2020.
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Mediation scheduled in discrimination lawsuit with Highland Hospital

By Kyla Asbury |
CHARLESTON — A mediation is scheduled in a discrimination and retaliation lawsuit against Summit BHC West Virginia.
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Man sues WVDOCR, jail for attacks by correctional officers

By Kyla Asbury |
CHARLESTON — A man is suing the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation alleging he was injured while he was incarcerated at the jail.
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Woman says she was drugged, raped, kidnapped by State Trooper

By Chris Dickerson |
CHARLESTON – A woman who says she was drugged, kidnapped and brutally raped by a West Virginia State Trooper has notified the agency she intends to sue.
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Ramadan, celebrated by 1.8 billion Muslims around the world and begins on Wednesday, March 22nd

By West Virginia Record Reports |
Ramadan, celebrated by 1.8 billion Muslims around the world and begins on Wednesday, March 22nd, takes place during the ninth month of the Muslim calendar and is a holy month of fasting.
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Bank files to have governor's wages garnished to pay lawsuit judgment

By Chris Dickerson |
ELKINS – A bank has filed paperwork to garnish the wages of Gov. Jim Justice to finish paying an $850,000 judgment in a civil lawsuit.
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Judge sends notice to vineyard to find out why it never served defendant

By Kyla Asbury |
CHARLESTON — Circuit Judge Carrie Webster has sent a notice that she will dismiss the case if the plaintiff does not explain why it has never served the complaint to the defendant.
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Medical office wants dismissed from negligence lawsuit

By Kyla Asbury |
CHARLESTON — Neurological Associates Inc. wants a lawsuit against it alleging negligence dismissed with prejudice.
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Lincoln County assessor goes to court to block sheriff's office swap plan

By Chris Dickerson |
HAMLIN – Lincoln County’s assessor is fighting a decision by the county commission to force his office to switch spaces with the sheriff’s department, a move he says is unnecessary and would cost taxpayers.
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Agreed order filed changing up defendants in AEP discrimination case

By Kyla Asbury |
CHARLESTON — The parties in a lawsuit have agreed to the dismissal of two of the defendants, agreeing that another company will be substituted instead.
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AG's office sues unlicensed mobile home sellers

By Chris Dickerson |
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office has filed a lawsuit against four members of the same family for alleged violations the state’s Consumer Credit and Protection Act.
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Gov. Justice signs into law 4th state employee pay raise, budget bill, and other legislation

By West Virginia Record Reports |
Gov. Jim Justice held a signing ceremony for four bills passed by the West Virginia Legislature.
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Gestamp denies allegations in work-related injury lawsuit

By Kyla Asbury |
CHARLESTON — Gestamp West Virginia denies claims against it in a work-related injury lawsuit.
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Three women who used State Police locker rooms file intent to sue over hidden camera

By Chris Dickerson |
CHARLESTON – Three women who regularly used the female locker room at the West Virginia State Police Academy have filed a notice of intent to sue over allegations a hidden camera was used there.
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Black man says Kroger fired him in public because of 'private medical information'

By Chris Dickerson |
CHARLESTON – A Black man says he was a victim of racial discrimination and invasion of privacy by Kroger.
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Woman says she was sexually harassed by fellow Thomas Hospital employee

By Chris Dickerson |
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman says she was sexually harassed by a fellow Thomas Memorial Hospital employee.
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Justice signs bill recognizing foundation to manage opioid settlements

By Chris Dickerson |
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has signed a senate bill recognizing the creation of the West Virginia First Foundation that will manage nearly $1 billion in opioid settlements.
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The West Virginia State Bar's 2023 Annual Meeting will be held on March 26th and 27th

By West Virginia Record Reports |
The West Virginia State Bar's 2023 Annual Meeting will be held on March 26th and 27th at The Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia.

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