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Companies ask judge to dismiss Preston Board of Education lawsuit
KINGWOOD – Two of the defendants in a lawsuit filed by the Preston County Board of Education for breach of contract are asking the circuit judge to dismiss the lawsuit.
State Chamber boss thinks lawmakers will find a way to limit new taxes
CHARLESTON – During his gubernatorial campaign, Jim Justice frequently said West Virginians were taxed enough.
Customer blames Kroger store for injuries
HINTON — A customer is suing Kroger, alleging the store's negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Customer blames retailer, snow removal contractor for injuries
FAYETTEVILLE — A Fayette County man is suing a retailer and snow removal contractor, alleging their negligence caused him to be injured.
Customer blames shopping plaza operators for injuries
NEW CUMBERLAND — A Weirton woman is suing operators of a local shopping plaza, alleging negligence led to the plaintiff suffering injuries.
Father blames electrical service providers for son's death
BECKLEY — A Beckley man is suing two power companies, alleging their negligence caused the death of his son.
New bill would reward West Virginia businesses hiring veterans
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) voted recently to pass legislation that would help increase job opportunities to veterans.
Widow alleges Citibank broke mortgage laws
BECKLEY — A Raleigh County widow is suing Citibank and other mortgage loan servers and holders, alleging abusive loan servicing practices and unconscionable inducement.
WVU speaker discusses parallels between health care injustice, Black Lives Matter movement
MORGANTOWN – Noted legal scholar and current law professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law Mary Crossley spoke to attendees Feb. 10 at the West Virginia University College of Law regarding her thoughts on law and medicine.
Nursing home operators accused of negligence
CHARLESTON — A Fayette County woman is suing Oak Hill nursing home operators, alleging negligence led to injuries for a resident.
Policyholder alleges Prudential violated workers' compensation acts
WILLIAMSON — A Kentucky woman is suing Prudential Insurance, alleging violation of workers' compensation acts.
Trust beneficiary alleges co-trustees breached fiduciary duties
MOUNDSVILLE — A Glen Dale hospital is suing co-trustees and interested parties, alleging breach of fiduciary duty.
Blankenship's request for a full re-hearing denied by Fourth Circuit
RICHMOND, Va. — A federal appeals court refuses to give Don Blankenship a full re-hearing of his appeal. The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals on Feb. 24 denied a request by the former Massey Energy with a three-sentence order.
Morrisey lauds Trump move restoring state control in transgender school policy
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is applauding President Trump’s directive restoring decisions regarding transgender students to states.
Carper thinks Gorsuch is 'totally qualified' for U.S. Supreme Court
CHARLESTON – A well-known Kanawha County Democrat says he thinks Neil Gorsuch is well qualified to become the next United States Supreme Court justice.
Legal Aid of West Virginia recognizes staffers at conference
CHARLESTON – Legal Aid of West Virginia recently recognized some of its members for going above and beyond the call of duty at the organization’s biannual statewide conference.
West Virginia immigrants' impact includes crucial creation of jobs
CHARLESTON – New American Economy (NAE) has released a Map the Impact report, which highlights the economic, voting and other impacts immigrants have on their respective states, cities, congressional districts and industries and uses that data as a basis for its call for immigration reform efforts across the country.
Property owners accuse construction company of negligence
WINFIELD — Putnam County property owners are suing construction companies, alleging negligence and reckless conduct.
Former machinist accuses motor repair facility of age discrimination
LOGAN — A skilled machinist is suing a Logan County electric motor repair business, alleging discrimination and wrongful termination.
Customer accueses stone, marble business of negligence
HUNTINGTON — A Huntington couple is suing a Cabell County stone and marble business, alleging its negligence led to injuries to the wife.