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Friday, March 29, 2024

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Berkeley County school nurses say they aren't being paid properly

By Chris Dickerson |
MARTINBURG – A group of 31 Berkeley County school nurses say they are not being properly compensated for their work.

Supreme Court reprimands family court judge for rules violations

By Chris Dickerson |
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court says an Eastern Panhandle family court judge should be reprimanded for violating the rules of the Code of Judicial Conduct.

Morrisey questions FBI’s diversity, equity and inclusion hiring, promotion practices

By Chris Dickerson |
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has written a letter questioning the FBI’s recruitment, hiring and promotion practices, suggesting they present serious issues that may violate the nation’s non-discrimination laws.

4th Circuit wants state Supreme Court to answer nuisance question in Huntington, Cabell opioid case

By Chris Dickerson |
RICHMOND, Virginia – The West Virginia Supreme Court now has a potential billion-dollar question on its hands.

Justices issue full opinion in Cabell County excess levy case

By Chris Dickerson |
CHARLESTON – The Cabell County Board of Education can’t be required to include funding in its excess levy for the Huntington park board and the Cabell County Public Library, according to the state Supreme Court. In its full opinion on the issue released March 15, the court more thoroughly explained its order issued last month.

Estate blames poor medical care in jail for man's suicide

By Chris Dickerson |
CHARLESTON – The estate of a Marion County man blames poor medical care for his suicide while in jail.

Ohio County 911 dispatchers sue over 'on-call' pay , workplace safety issues

By Chris Dickerson |
WHEELING – A group of current and former Ohio County 911 dispatchers have sued the county commission over pay issues related to “on-call” procedures and workplace safety issues.

Kentucky voters will see amendment to prevent non-citizen voting; W.Va. measure stalls

By Chris Dickerson |
FRANKFORT, Kentucky – A bill that would prevent non-citizens from voting in Kentucky has passed the Kentucky General Assembly. Senate Bill 143 passed on a 72-12 vote March 15.

Estate blames state jail system for man's death

By Kyla Asbury |
BECKLEY — A federal lawsuit seeks to hold PrimeCare and the correctional staff accountable for their alleged negligence and failure to provide adequate medical care to an inmate, resulting in his death while in custody at Southern Regional Jail.

W.Va. Supreme Court reverses part of circuit court DHHS ruling

By Kyla Asbury |
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals partially reversed a lower court ruling involving the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).

Mother claims teacher sent explicit photos, asked student for sex before tutoring session

By Chris Dickerson |
CHARLESTON – The mother of a St. Albans High School student says a tutor sent sexually explicit photos to her son.

Kanawha, Roane students get firsthand look at Supreme Court through LAWS program

By Chris Dickerson |
ELKVIEW – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals took its show on the road Wednesday. The Justices heard cases March 13 at Herbert Hoover High School as part of the court’s LAWS (Legal Advancement of West Virginia Students) program.

Outback manager says she was victim of gender discrimination, retaliation

By West Virginia Record |
CHARLESTON – A former Outback Steakhouse manager claims she was a victim of gender discrimination and retaliation by the company.

Man with developmental disabilities accuses Walmart of discrimination, wrongful termination

By Chris Dickerson |
WHEELING – A Cameron man with developmental disabilities says he was discriminated against and wrongfully terminated by Walmart.

Tenant says she was discriminated against after apartment complex fire

By West Virginia Record |
CHARLESTON – A woman says she was a victim of racial discrimination when she was denied relocation to another property after a fire at her rental complex.

Couple says Ford Explorer they purchased was a lemon

By West Virginia Record |
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County couple says the Ford Explorer they purchased was defective.

Jury awards $1.8M medical malpractice verdict to Huntington woman

By Chris Dickerson |
HUNTINGTON – A federal jury has awarded a Huntington woman with a $1.8 million verdict in a medical malpractice case.

Class action says Allegheny Wood Products failed to provide WARN Act notice

By Chris Dickerson |
BECKLEY – A former Allegheny Wood Products employee has filed a potential class action lawsuit against the company after it abruptly shut down last month.

Nurse claims Thomas Health wrongfully denied her COVID vaccine religious exemption

By Chris Dickerson |
CHARLESTON – A registered nurse says Thomas Memorial Hospital wrongfully denied her religious exemption request from taking the COVID-19 vaccine.

Intermediate Appeals Court rules in case involving chlorine gas leak

By Kyla Asbury |
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals granted partial summary judgment for several counterclaims in a case involving a chlorine gas leak that caused injuries.