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Woman sues Moses Chevrolet after falling on walkway
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing Moses Chevrolet alleging injuries when she fell on the defendant's walkway.
Couple sues Moses Ford and Ford Motor Company for defective vehicle
CHARLESTON —A couple is suing Ford Motor Company for a defective vehicle they purchased.
Morgantown files lawsuit to stop civil service hearing regarding firefighters' pay
MORGANTOWN – The City of Morgantown wants a circuit judge to stop a hearing regarding its decision to stop paying shift differential pay to firefighters.
Distributors object to Gupta's testimony on transition from prescription to street drugs
CHARLESTON – A historian of opioid use and drug policy testified, in a federal trial against three major opioid distributors Wednesday, about three principal opioid epidemics that preceded the ongoing crisis.
Man says WVU professor made false accusations against him
CLARKSBURG — A man says West Virginia University violated his freedom of speech and discriminated against him based on his age and race.
Kanawha County man sues employer for work injury
HUNTINGTON —A Kanawha County man has sued Metal Partners Rebar for injuries sustained from a work injury.
Man sues General Motors for defective truck
PINEVILLE — A man is suing General Motors alleging a vehicle he purchased was defective.
Former U.S. Attorney Powell joins Steptoe & Johnson's business division
MARTINSBURG — Former U.S. Attorney Bill Powell has joined Steptoe & Johnson's litigation department to work with business matters.
Expert says brains have similar changes with prescription and illicit opioids
CHARLESTON -- While opioid distributors have argued there is no proof of connection between prescription painkiller use and illicit drug use, an expert in the neurobiology of addiction said, during the second day of a landmark federal trial against those distributors, that people who take prescription painkillers and illicit opioids see the same changes in their brain chemistry.
Morrisey reaches $5.2 million settlement involving opioid withdrawal drug
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has reached a multistate settlement to resolve allegations that a pharmaceutical company falsely and aggressively marketed and promoted Suboxone, leading to improper use of state Medicaid funds.
Woman sues Mimi's Local Cafe for sexual harassment from former boss
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing Mimi's Local Cafe alleging that she was sexually harassed by her manager at the restaurant.
Man sues pharmacy, physician for eye infection
WHEELING — An Ohio County couple is suing Optum Pharmacy alleging a deviation from the standard of care that caused an eye infection.
Woman sues bus driver, other vehicle owner for car accident
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing Kanawha Valley Regional Transportation Authority alleging negligence that caused a vehicle accident.
Stuart looks forward to new position at Dinsmore
CHARLESTON — Former U.S. Attorney Mike Stuart has taken up a new position with Dinsmore & Shohl, where he wants to continue working for a thriving West Virginia.
Woman sues Kroger for injuries from slip and fall
FAYETTEVILLE — A woman is suing Kroger alleging she was injured on a wet spot on the floor that she was unaware existed while she was shopping in the store.
Man sues employer, others for work-related injury
NEW MARTINSVILLE — An employee is suing Coastal Drilling East after he was injured on the job when he fell 25 feet.
Bluefield man sues General Motors for defective vehicle
PRINCETON — A Bluefield man is suing General Motors alleging that a vehicle he purchased was defective.
UPDATE: Landmark federal opioid trial against three drug distributors begins
CHARLESTON – The landmark bellwether trial accusing three major drug distributors of helping fuel the opioid epidemic has begun.
STEPTOE & JOHNSON PLLC: Former United States Attorney William Powell Joins Steptoe & Johnson
Former U.S. Attorney William J. Powell has joined the Martinsburg office of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC.
WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS: Chief Justice Congratulates Judge Ballard on Appointment
On Monday, Supreme Court Chief Justice Evan Jenkins congratulated Family Court Judge Kenneth Ballard on his appointment to a vacant circuit court seat in Kanawha County.