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Resident of nursing home alleges negligence caused injuries
WAYNE – A Kanawha County man alleges a nursing home failed to provide him a safe environment.
Gazette-Mail to declare bankruptcy; Wheeling paper is current high bidder
CHARLESTON – The owners of The Charleston Gazette-Mail have agreed to declare Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Charleston Newspapers is planning to file for bankruptcy on Jan. 30.
Senate Judiciary Committee discusses intermediate appeals court bill
CHARLESTON – The Senate Judiciary Committee has begun discussions of a bill to create an intermediate court of appeals in West Virginia at a hearing.
State Supreme Court says lower court rightfully dismissed Giles' claims
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled a lower court rightfully dismissed privacy claims in a lawsuit filed by a former Capital High School principal.
Man sues after he slipped and fell on sand at Lowe's
WHEELING – A man is suing Lowe’s Home Centers after he claims he was injured due to sand on the floor of its Wheeling store.
Nine individuals sue Eagle Natrium for plant explosion
WHEELING – Nine people are suing Eagle Natrium after they claim it negligently maintained the area of the Natrium Plant that exploded and caused them injuries.
State Supreme Court denies grievance by former Barbour Co. teacher
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has issued an order affirming the denial of a grievance filed by a former Barbour County teacher.
Man says Lowe’s violated Fair Labor Standards Act
BECKLEY – A man is suing Lowe’s Home Centers after he claims it violated various state and federal laws, including the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Couple accuses XTO Energy of breach of contract
CLARKSBURG – A couple is suing XTO Energy for breaching its contract and allowing an oil and gas lease to expire.
Three more state lawsuits filed against pharmaceutical companies for opioid epidemic
CHARLESTON – Three more lawsuits have been filed against various pharmaceutical companies for the opioid epidemic in West Virginia.
Supreme Court donates $3,870 dinnerware set to Culture Center
CHARLESTON – A 264-piece set of Homer Laughlin dinnerware featuring the West Virginia Supreme Court seal has been donated to the state Division of Culture and History.
Justices affirm decision to add hand therapy to employee’s disability benefits
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals affirmed the decision of adding hand therapy and orthopedic evaluation with a hand specialist to a Murray American Energy employee’s disability benefits.
Man accuses Telgian Corporation of workers’ comp discrimination
CHARLESTON – A man is suing Telgian Corporation after he claims he was discriminated against due to his workers’ compensation claim.
Family sues Res-care for injuries
CHARLESTON – Two women are suing Res-care after they claim it is responsible for their family member’s injuries.
Man sues Met Life for failing to pay out benefits owed
MARTINSBURG – A man is suing Metropolitan Life Insurance Company after he claims it failed to pay out the benefits owed to him when his wife died.
Woman accuses Diamond State Insurance Company of breach of contract
MARTINSBURG – A woman is suing Diamond State Insurance Company after she claims it breached its contract with her by improperly denying a claim under an insurance policy.
Morrisey, others defend Trump's ability to unwind DACA at USSC
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and a coalition of 13 states are urging the U.S. Supreme Court to hear an immediate review of a lower court decision and ultimately defend President Donald J. Trump’s ability to unwind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, known to most as DACA.
Families file appeal in water contamination case
CHARLESTON – Sixteen families filed an appeal with the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals after accusing Dynamic Energy of contaminating their water.
Man seeks to file copy of deed in Ohio County Clerk's Office
WHEELING – A Wheeling man is seeking declaratory relief regarding a deed that was lost in a fire.
Highway Legends LLC, driver seeking damages from Trademark Freight over I-70 accident
WHEELING – An insurance company and a Wisconsin trucking company are seeking damages after a tractor-trailer collision in Wheeling County.