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Kroger shopper alleges she was injured after slipping in water
WINFIELD – A customer alleges she was injured by liquid left on the floor of a Teays Valley grocery store.
Woman claims slip on ice at Comfort Inn caused more than $90,000 in medical bills
FAYETTEVILLE – A Fayette County woman alleges she was injured because of ice on a hotel's premises.
Woman alleges doctor caused further harm during surgery
WHEELING – An Ohio couple alleges the wife was injured during a surgery.
Man claims Family Heritage Life Insurance denied coverage for medical expenses
PINEVILLE– A Wyoming County man alleges his insurer wrongfully denied his claim for medical expenses.
Little General Store's damaged parking lot caused fall, woman alleges
BECKLEY – A shopper alleges a Crab Orchard store's parking lot caused her to fall and injure her face.
State Republican leaders blast Obama's Stream Protection Rule
CHARLESTON — A host of Republican leaders are blasting President Obama’s Stream Protection Rule, which they say would “dramatically reduce coal mining.” The rule, which is set for publication Dec. 20, would prohibit any change to the land and environment near coal mines.
Judge dismisses part of WVU lawsuit alleging discrimination
MORGANTOWN – A Monongalia Circuit Court judge has dismissed part of a lawsuit against West Virginia University that alleged that a former employee was discriminated against and retaliated against. Circuit Judge Phillip D.
Webb selected to become member of DJA Charter
CHARLESTON — Attorney Charles R. “Rusty” Webb of the Webb Law Centre has been selected to join the top trial lawyers in the country as a member of the Distinguished Justice Advocates (DJA) Charter, an honor given to fewer than 1 percent of attorneys nationwide. Webb is the first West Virginia attorney to be extended membership into this group.
Heywood named to WVU board at 'particularly thrilling time'
MORGANTOWN – Thomas A. Heywood, a Charleston attorney and civic leader, was one of two individuals named to the West Virginia University Board of Governors by Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin.
Morgantown attorney named to West Virginia's 50 Wonder Women of 2016
MORGANTOWN -- Tammie Alexander, who practices law in Morgantown, has been named one of WV Living's 50 Wonder Women of 2016..
Chamber president: Election rejected status quo politics
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Chamber of Commerce President Steve Roberts said the 2016 election revealed West Virginians’ dissatisfaction with existing government.
Dinsmore & Shohl bowling for charity raises $9,000
CHARLESTON – Every year, Dinsmore & Shohl’s Charleston office holds its annual Friends of Shohl Bowl, an event that benefits West Virginia charities, and on Nov. 20 the firm raised about $9,000 as well as additional donated items.
WVU law students assist flood victims
MORGANTOWN -- The floods that devastated West Virginia last summer left behind many victims who didn’t understand their legal rights and were duped by dishonest landlords in rent-to-own scams. Students at the West Virginia University College of Law have received hands-on experience trying to help those flood victims understand their legal rights.
WVU law student finds new ways to gain exposure before graduation
MORGANTOWN -- Jennifer L. Bauer, a third-year law student at West Virginia University, was recently published by the Institute for Human Rights and Business, an international human rights organization.
New legal effort targets drug dealers
CHARLESTON. -- A new partnership between West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrissey’s office and U.S. attorney William J. Ihlenfeld has made progress in halting the rampant problem of the opioid epidemic in West Virginia.
Wheeling Hospital accuses pediatric doctor of breaching contract after resignation
WHEELING – A medical facility alleges a pediatric physician abandoned her patients with her sudden resignation.
Tree trimmer alleges discriminatory treatment from employer forced him to quit
BECKLEY – An African-American man alleges his former Raleigh County employer subjected him to discriminatory treatment.
Company claims Doddridge County Emergency Squad Inc. owes more than $6,000 on card
WEST UNION – A Pennsylvania corporation alleges a West Union emergency services provider has not paid for charges on a credit card.
Motorist seeks damages from GEICO after I-77 accident
BECKLEY – A Raleigh County motorist is seeking damages from an insurance company after she was injured trying to avoid striking a deer.
Judge denies WVU’s motion to dismiss Title IX suit
CLARKSBURG – District Judge Irene Keeley has denied West Virginia University’s motion to dismiss in a Title IX lawsuit.