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Employee accuses Jackson County of wrongful discharge
RIPLEY — A Ravenswood man is suing a Jackson County company, alleging age discrimination, retaliation and wrongful discharge.
Former Raleigh doctor arrested for intentionally distributing oxycodone
BECKLEY – A former doctor whose license was revoked earlier this year has been arrested on federal charges, including 17 counts of knowingly and intentionally distributing oxycodone for no legitimate medical reason.
Supreme Court denies Logan County judge’s attempt to remain on bench
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has denied Logan Circuit Judge William Douglas Witten’s attempt to remain on the bench following May’s primary election.
Morrisey hails victory in dispute with Maryland over Potomac River usage
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is pleased with Maryland's plan to stop a permitting process that restricted West Virginia’s use of the Potomac River.
Morrisey joins lawsuit challenging federal rule for 'critical habitats'
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey joined an 18-state coalition in a lawsuit that challenges overreaching federal rules that broadly expand the definition for “critical habitats” for endangered and threatened species.
Two lawsuits filed against Stone Energy Corporation for fraud, breach of contract
NEW MARTINSVILLE – Two lawsuits have been filed against Stone Energy Corporation after the plaintiffs claim the company breached its contracts with them and its actions were fraudulent.
DEP reaches second settlement with Alpha
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection has reached a second settlement agreement with Alpha Natural Resources to guarantee the reclamation of former mining sites in the state.
Capito seeks economic stimulus for coal-mining states
CHARLESTON -- West Virginia has relied on coal production for years to support communities, but regulations and increased competition have dented that prospect as thousands of jobs have been omitted. However, legislation proposed by U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., aims to revive rural economies.
Charleston attorney helping ADM fight poisonous horse feed suit
CHICAGO – Animal feed manufacturer Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) is currently facing a lawsuit alleging it produced horse feed with an ingredient, monensin, that is poisonous to horses.
Three strikes and Ed Kohout is out
Edward R. Kohout has been suspended at least three times in the course of his legal career: once by the Cumberland School of Law of Samford University in Birmingham and twice by our Supreme Court of Appeals, this last time permanently. In case you're wondering, he was suspended from law school after being caught selling books he'd stolen from the university bookstore.
Internet access necessary for growth
PARKERSBURG – While the energy sector has served as a powerful engine of growth here in West Virginia since the Industrial Revolution, a new economic driver has made its way to the Mountain State: the internet.
Parents, brother blame Charleston police for man's death
CHARLESTON — Parents and a brother are suing the Charleston police, alleging their negligence led to the death of a family member.
Estate administrator blames WVU, CAMC for family member's death
CHARLESTON — An Kanawha County estate administrator is suing medical care providers, alleging their negligence led to the death of a family member.
Attorney general hopes poignant winning contest entry helps drug abuse fight
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office recently named Rosemont Elementary School student Jacey Rose Chalmers from Martinsburg as the winner of the statewide Kids Kick Opioids contest, a competition designed to spur creativity and raise awareness of prescription painkiller abuse.
Property buyer accuses brokers, contractor violated contract
CHARLESTON — A Roane County property buyer is suing real estate brokers and a contractor, alleging breach of contract and negligence.
Poca Valley Bank alleges debtor, guarantors owe $31,000
WINFIELD — A banking corporation is suing a debtor and guarantor, alleging breach of loan and guaranty agreements in owing more than $31,000.
Pennsylvania couple blames company, employee for causing vehicle crash
WHEELING — A Pennsylvania couple is suing a Pennsylvania company and one of its employees, alleging their negligence cause a vehicle crash that injured the husband.
Judicial board recommends suspension for judge-elect for one year
CHARLESTON – The Judicial Hearing Board has recommended that the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals bar Nicholas circuit judge-elect Stephen Callaghan for one year following the ethics charges against him for alleged shady campaign tactics.
Justices: Comp board right in denying underlying conditions
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has issued a ruling that the West Virginia Workers’ Compensation Board of Review did not err in denying two conditions as compensable conditions in a case involving Lifepoint Hospitals and a certified nursing assistant.
Charleston doctor named in another sexual assault suit
CHARLESTON – Another lawsuit has been filed against Charleston Gastroenterology Associates and Dr. Steven R.