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Man blames employer for alleged on-the-job poisoning
WHEELING – A man now living in Belmont County, Ohio, is suing his former employer and unnamed defendants, claiming their alleged negligence caused him to suffer carbon monoxide poisoning at an Ohio County jobsite.
AG's office partners with Ohio, faith groups to tackle substance abuse
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and a host of experts will gather soon to empower local communities and faith-based groups in their fight against substance abuse.
AG's office secures mutual concealed carry agreement with Indiana
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey recently announced the state has reached a concealed carry handgun permit agreement with Indiana.
WVU law student helps secure release for federal inmate
MORGANTOWN – The last few decades of the 21st century were a bad time to be a non-violent drug offender in the United States. The War on Drugs, mandatory sentencing and the Office of National Drug Control Policy teamed up to make sure plenty of people would do long stretches – even life – in federal prison.
AFL-CIO, other unions plan to challenge 'Right to Work' law
CHARLESTON – Several unions, including the West Virginia AFL-CIO, are planning a legal challenge to the recently passed “Right to Work” law.
State Supreme Court rejects lawsuit over online voter registration
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has rejected a lawsuit filed against Cabell and Kanawha County clerks over their refusal to accept online voter registrations from the Secretary of State’s Office.
Woman files two nearly identical suits against Berkeley Medical Center for negligence
MARTINSBURG – A woman has filed two nearly identical lawsuits against Berkeley Medical Center alleging they were negligent with her infant daughter’s care after her birth.
Man accuses Precision LLC of discrimination, wrongful termination
WHEELING – A man is suing Precision LLC after he claims it discriminated against him and wrongfully terminated his employment.
Man accused of DUI seeks judicial review
PRINCETON – A Mercer County man says the West Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles suspended his license based on false allegations.
Woman blames parking lot owner for injuries
PRINCETON – A Mercer County woman is suing the owner of a parking lot for injuries she allegedly sustained while on the property.
Man wants court to order issuance of title for collectible car
POINT PLEASANT – A Mason County man is suing the West Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles to compel the agency to issue a title for an antique car he purchased.
Third-party spending in SupCo race tops $3.5 million
CHARLESTON – Third-party spending in the state Supreme Court race now has topped $3.5 million.
Wooton state pension would jump 700 percent with Supreme Court victory
CHARLESTON – A victory in the May 10 state Supreme Court election could mean big bucks for two of the candidates.
WV CALA updates its 'Dirty Dozen' legislative candidate list
CHARLESTON – A statewide legal reform group says personal injury lawyers are pumping more money into state legislative races.
Subcontractor accuses coal company of contract breach
A Raleigh County company says it is still owed more than $100,000 for work it completed under contract.
Michigan firm accuses company of failing to settle account
BECKLEY – A Michigan company is suing a customer that allegedly purchased goods without paying for them.
Construction firm accuses insurer of failing to honor claim
WINFIELD – A Putnam County construction company says an alleged mistake made by a subcontractor prompted the plaintiff to file a claim against the insurer of a project.
Woman claims theft of retirement account
A Putnam County woman says the son of a man who named her beneficiary of his retirement account took the funds without legal authority.
Man suspects identity theft in alleged credit report errors
KINGWOOD – A Preston County man is suing a credit reporting agency amid claims that it has erroneously reported his debts.
Couple's lawsuit blames mold infestation on faulty air conditioning unit
WINFIELD – A Putnam County couple's lawsuit seeks damages from the dealer and
manufacturer of their air conditioning system over alleged defects in materials
and workmanship.