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WVU Law student finds way to merge passions for sports, legal work
MORGANTOWN – West Virginia Law student Paige Diggs has forged her own path in her legal studies. The former Fresno State University basketball player asked herself “how can I forge two passions” of sports and law and found a unique answer.
Surviving spouse blames nursing home facility for husband's death
PRINCETON — A surviving spouse is suing a Mercer County nursing home facility, alleging negligence and wrongful death in the defendant's treatment of her deceased husband.
Widow accuses medical providers of negligence in husband's death
BECKLEY — A widow is suing Raleigh County medical providers, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries and the death of her husband.
Customer blames shoe store, employee for assault
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County customer is suing a Charleston shoe store and employee, alleging battery and negligence.
Estate representative blames bar operators, patron for relative's death
MORGANTOWN — An estate representative is suing Charleston bar operators and a patron, alleging negligence that led to the fatality of a family member and unlawful sale of liquor to intoxicated persons.
Estate administrator accuses nursing home facility operators of abuse
CHARLESTON — An estate administrator is suing Fayette County nursing home facility operators, alleging mistreatment, maltreatment and abuse of a resident.
Parents blame medical care providers for newborn's health issues
POINT PLEASANT — Two Mason County parents are suing Point Pleasant medical care providers, alleging their negligence led to the wife's suffering during her pregnancy and the delivery of a baby boy with severe physical ailments.
Patient service clerk accuses Charleston medical facility of discrimination
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County woman is suing the Charleston Area Medical Center, alleging disability discrimination and sexual harassment.
Pennsylvania supplier alleges drilling company owes nearly $300,000
BECKLEY — A Pennsylvania supplier is suing a Beckley drilling service, alleging the defendant owes nearly $300,000 in breaching a purchase agreement.
Two more drug companies settling in pain pill lawsuit
MADISON – Two more drug distributors are agreeing to settle claims against them in a lawsuit alleging they fueled the state’s opioid epidemic when they shipped large shipments of pain pills into the state over a period of several years.
Fedeal lawsuit alleges companies owe $25 million in loans, other fees
CLARKSBURG – A lawsuit has been filed against Hard Rock Exploration and other companies by the Huntington National Bank alleging the companies own approximately $25 million on loans, a credit card and others charges in fees.
Supreme Court issues mandate finalizing annulment of attorney’s law license
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals issued a mandate to annul Edward R.
Lawsuit alleges kickback scheme in federally-funded laboratory projects
WHEELING – A lawsuit has been filed in federal court by U.S. officials alleging that 15 people and 12 companies participated in a kickback scheme while working on two federally-funded laboratory projects in West Virginia.
Former employee accuses Toyota of discrimination, wrongful termination
WINFIELD — A former employee is suing Toyota, alleging disability discrimination and wrongful termination.
Two consumer allege Nissan violated warranties
BECKLEY — An Oak Hill couple is suing Nissan, alleging breach of express and implied warranties.
Former employee alleges companies failed to pay proper wages
WHEELING — A West Virginia woman is suing her former employers, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in not paying the plaintiff her due wages.
Marshall County property owner alleges seller left property unsafe
MOUNDSVILLE — A Marshall County woman is suing the sellers of her property, alleging continuing tort and nuisance in leaving the property unsafe.
Mineral interest owners allege natural gas producers breached contract
WEST UNION — Doddridge County mineral interest owners are suing natural gas producers, alleging breach of fiduciary duty.
Loughry takes over as state Supreme Court Chief Justice on Jan. 1
CHARLESTON – Tucker County native Allen H. Loughry II will become the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia for the first time on Jan. 1.
AG's office warns of post-holiday employment scams
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office is warning consumers to exercise caution when looking for employment opportunities to pay off those holiday purchases.