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Family files lawsuit against Roane County deputy, other officials over October fatal shooting
CHARLESTON – The estate of a Roane County man has filed a federal lawsuit after he was killed on his own property by a deputy sheriff.
Former employee says DHHR failed to accommodate his disability, wrongfully fired him
CHARLESTON — A Mount Hope man says his employment with the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) was wrongfully terminated.
Widow accuses Norfolk Southern of causing husband's cancer, death
WILLIAMSON —A widow is suing Norfolk Southern Railway Company for her late husband's cancer and death.
Wayne Co. chairman: Governor, state GOP confused about how legislative appointments work
CHARLESTON – Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Republican Party are confused about how legislative appointments work, according to the chairman of the Wayne County Republican Executive Committee.
Attorneys general take $15M from McKinsey opioid settlement for their professional association
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - A $574 million settlement between the McKinsey & Co. consulting firm and state attorneys general includes a $15 million payment to their professional group, the National Association of Attorneys General.
Morrisey announces separate $10 million settlement with opioid consulting firm
CHARLESTON – West Virginia will receive a $10 million settlement from a national consulting firm that allegedly designed marketing plans and programs that helped fuel the state's opioid epidemic.
The war on coal has begun again
We’d thought we’d won, and we had. But now, the war is on again.
Man says Rural King employees falsely accused him of stealing
CHARLESTON — A man claims he was accosted by two Rural King employees when he attempted to leave the store in November.
Employee says Norfolk failed to protect him from oncoming train
WILLIAMSON — A man who was injured during the course of his employment says Norfolk Southern Railway Company didn't properly protect him.
Former Walmart employee says company terminated her for her medical conditions
CHARLESTON — A former Walmart employee says she was wrongfully terminated.
West Virginia voters put students and education first; it’s time for our leaders to follow
Educational freedom was on the ballot this year, and voters have spoken. Lawmakers should stop tinkering and instead get busy reimagining our state’s approach to K-12 education.
Our renewed fight against opioid abuse
CHARLESTON – As we enter a new year full of opportunity, I also embark upon my third term as your attorney general and do so with renewed commitment to fight against opioid abuse with more intensity than ever.
Confidence in U.S. government begins with confidence in our election process
Through voter engagement and following the rule of law, West Virginia voters can have confidence in the election process and confidence in our elected leaders. As President Lincoln once said, it is “their decision."
Opioid judge has second thoughts, rejects class of drug-addicted infants
CLEVELAND (Legal Newsline) - The federal judge who approved a nationwide class of plaintiffs to try to settle opioid litigation appears to have had a change of heart when it comes to a nationwide class of parents caring for children who were born addicted to narcotics.
Former Mylan employee says he was fired because of his age
MORGANTOWN — A former Mylan Pharmaceuticals employee says he was discriminated against when he was fired.
Lawyer promises legal action if Morgantown passes ordinance to create citizen police review board
MORGANTOWN – An attorney representing the Mon-Preston Fraternal Order of Police has sent a letter to Morgantown city officials warning of a legal challenge if City Council passes an ordinance creating a Citizens’ Police Review Board.
Man says lumber company damaged his property
WILLIAMSON — A Lenore man is suing Coalfield Lumber Co. for negligence when removing trees from his property and damaging the property in the process.
Couple says vehicle should have been replaced under state lemon law
WHEELING — A Wheeling couple claims a vehicle they purchased from Hyundai in Triadelphia had too many defects and should have been replaced.
Governor, state GOP say Wayne County delegate vacancy was filled correctly
CHARLESTON – Gov. Jim Justice maintains the first list of potential replacements from Wayne County to fill a recent House of Delegates vacancy did not meet state code, and the state Republican Party agrees.
Justices send 2015 water leak case back to circuit court for reworking
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has remanded a case back to Kanawha Circuit Court to redo the class certification order consistent with another recent Supreme Court ruling.