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AG's office distributing $235K to consumers from cookware company
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has started the process of distributing more than $235,000 to consumers victimized by a kitchen hardware manufacturing and sales company.
Parent claims daughter was molested, blames Kanawha school board
A parent of a female student with Williams Syndrome is suing her school system citing alleged negligent staffing and supervision of students, negligent hiring and supervision of staff, negligent supervision of another student, breach of duty and tort of outrage.
Woman sues state corrections division and warden, claiming hostile work environment
An employee is suing a correctional authority and a warden, citing alleged violations of the West Virginia Human Rights Act and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
Property owner sues city, alleging negligence in operating sewer system
A real property owner is suing a city and sewer service providers, citing alleged breach of duty and negligence.
Couple sues City of St. Albans over sewer line issues
A husband and wife are suing a city and its sewer service overseers, citing alleged nuisance, trespass and strict liability.
Injured motorist suing two drivers after collision
A motorist is suing two drivers, citing alleged negligence.
Loughry disciplinary hearing rescheduled again; Ketchum sentencing to be moved once again
CHARLESTON — A state Judicial Hearing Board hearing about former Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry has been rescheduled for a second time. And, the federal sentencing for former Justice Menis Ketchum will be rescheduled once again.
Morrisey wants control of Medicaid fraud unit moved from DHHR to AG's office
CHARLESTON — A state Senate bill would move West Virginia’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit from the Department of Health and Human Resources to the Attorney General’s office.
Months after reinstatement, diTrapano becomes partner at Charleston firm
CHARLESTON – Less than six months after having his law license reinstated, Dante diTrapano has become a partner at a prominent Charleston law firm.
WILSON ELSER: Wilson Elser Promotes 19 to Nonequity Partner
National law firm Wilson Elser has promoted 19 of counsel and associates to nonequity partner, effective January 1, 2019.
Morrisey opinion says education bill likely passes 'single-object' question
CHARLESTON — As the state Senate's education omnibus bill heads to the House of Delegates, Attorney General Patrick Morrisey filed an opinion regarding one aspect of the measure.
Woman claims firing was related to her pregnancy
An x-ray technician/medical assistant is suing a hospital and a clinical director, citing alleged pregnancy discrimination, violation of the West Virginia Human Rights Act, gender-plus discrimination and family responsibility discrimination.
Couple claims husband's employer was negligent
A husband and wife are suing a West Virginia corporation, citing alleged liability and negligence.
Injured woman accuses motorist of negligence
A West Virginia resident is suing a car leasing company and a motorist, citing alleged negligence.
Marriott sued for data breach
CHARLESTON — A lawsuit has been filed against Marriott International for allegedly failing to secure and safeguard customers' personal information in Maryland federal court.
AG's office urges consumers to safeguard tax information
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is urging consumers to protect personal information and exercise caution when preparing and filing their return this tax season.
Theater union member's sexual harassment case against business manager remanded to state court
WHEELING – An Ohio County woman’s lawsuit against a union and its business manager alleging sexual harassment and retaliatory discharge has been remanded back to state court.
High-profile education reform bill passes full Senate committee on 18-16 vote
CHARLESTON – The education omnibus bill that has been the center of attention for the state Senate has passed the Committee of the Whole by a slim margin.
Commission sends four finalists to governor for Raleigh Circuit vacancy
CHARLESTON – The state Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission sent the names of four possible replacements on Raleigh Circuit Court to Gov. Jim Justice.
Woman claims she was fired after claiming FMLA benefits
A facilities director is suing a public university and its alumni association, citing alleged retaliation.