News from 2023
DOH sues company, driver for accident
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Department of Transportation Division of Highways is suing Advanced Building Services for damages from a one-vehicle accident that damaged a bridge.
State Supreme Court dismisses appeal in case of ousted county GOP chairman
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal by the chairman of the West Virginia Republican Party, saying a lower court ruling to reinstate a once-ousted chairman of a county GOP executive committee can stand.
Flaherty Sensabaugh Bonasso PLLC announces Certificate of Need Exemption Approved for WV Hospital
Following a multi-year effort, Caleb P. Knight and Robert L. Coffield successfully argued for the approval of a certificate of need exemption for War Memorial Hospital, Inc.
Transgender man says he was discriminated against by coworkers
CHARLESTON – A transgender man says he was a victim of homophobic, sexual and racial discrimination by coworkers.
Couple blames Charleston OB/GYN for stillborn birth of one twin
CHARLESTON – A Mason County couple blames a Charleston obstetrician and gynecologist practice for the stillborn birth of one of their twin sons.
Woman says she was hospitalized after being given three vaccines at once
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman says she was hospitalized after being given three vaccines at the same time.
Woman says CAMC responsible for man's wrongful death
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing Charleston Area Medical Center alleging it is responsible for a man's death.
Nitro employee says he was retaliated against after reporting misconduct of others
CHARLESTON – A City of Nitro employee says he has been the victim of retaliation after reporting misconduct by other city workers.
Woman sues University Physicians & Surgeons for injuries
HUNTINGTON — An Ona woman is suing University Physicians & Surgeons claiming a surgeon was negligent during a procedure and caused her more injuries.
Morrisey-led coalition of AGs wins preliminary injunction on WOTUS rule
CHARLESTON — A federal judge in North Dakota has issued a preliminary injunction to stop the Environmental Protection Agency from implementing its final rule redefining Waters of the United States.
Woman says she was sexually assaulted by Massage Envy therapist
CHARLESTON – A woman says she was sexually assaulted by a Massage Envy massage therapist.
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.