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Letourneau Enterprises claims AEP owes more than $2 million for services
FAYETTEVILLE — Letourneau Enterprises is suing American Electric Power Service and EC Source Services alleging they owe more than $2 million for work performed on a project in Fayette County.
Supreme Court says Mercer Circuit Court did not err in settlement agreement
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that the circuit court rightfully enforced an agreement in the appointment of a special commissioner for a confidential settlement agreement.
Woman says former employer failed to accomodate disability
CHARLESTON — A former employee is suing Kemba Charleston Federal Credit Union alleging that it failed to accommodate her disability.
Barcade says Morgantown bar is unfairly using its trademarks for profit
CLARKSBURG – A New York-based business says a Morgantown bar is guilty of trademark infringement.
Morgantown police officers seek to stop city from creating 'illegal' review board
MORGANTOWN – The group of police officers are asking a Monongalia Circuit Judge to stop the City of Morgantown from adopting an ordinance creating a Civilian Police Review and Advisory Board.
Opioid data: Threshold kept increasing as Huntington/Cabell received more than 36.2M doses in 8 years
CHARLESTON – As the federal trial against three major opioid distributors continued, data showing pharmacies in Huntington and Cabell County were ordering well above the national average of controlled substances, some ordering more than five times the national average.
Former employee sues Amherst Madison for retaliation, discrimination during pandemic
WINFIELD — A Putnam County man is suing Amherst Madison alleging that it discriminated against him during his employment and retaliated against him.
Couple sues Princeton Community Hospital for man's injuries from fall after colonoscopy
PRINCETON — A Princeton couple is suing Princeton Community Hospital Association alleging injury after surgery.
Woman sues Marshall County Commission for wrongful termination
WHEELING —A Moundsville woman is suing Marshall County Commission and two county employees alleging that she was terminated from her employment for filing assault charges against another employee.
Former prisoner sues McDowell County Commission for excessive force
BLUEFIELD — A former prisoner is suing McDowell County Commission and several officers alleging that he was subjected to cruel and unusual punishment while he was incarcerated at the Stevens Correctional Center.
Morrisey, other AGs call for Biden to support additional energy infrastructure
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in calling upon President Joe Biden to support additional energy infrastructure following the Colonial pipeline shutdown, which caused price spikes, fuel shortages and lines at gasoline stations across southern and eastern states.
Distributor says it did more than necessary to abate suspicious opioid orders
CHARLESTON — As the landmark federal opioid trial entered its third week, testimony focused on two AmerisourceBergen employees who oversaw regulations involving diversion control.
Watching the Biden administration to protect West Virginia taxpayers
CHARLESTON – Our office has been attentively watching every move the Biden Administration makes — particularly those that have the potential to harm West Virginians. We recently found a major problem hidden deep within the new COVID law.
Woman sues Rural King for fall injuries
PRINCETON — A woman is suing Rural King after she was injured outside of its Bluefield location.
Couple sues CMH Homes for damaged mobile home
PRINCETON — A couple is suing CMH Homes for a damaged manufactured home they purchased.
Erie sues Ford for defective vehicle that caught fire
PRINCETON — Erie Insurance Company is suing Ford Motor Company and Ramey Ford Lincoln Princeton for a vehicle that it claims caught fire and was rendered a total loss.
Company says Mingo Logan Coal should arbitrate an employment case
CHARLESTON — GMS Mine Repair & Maintenance Inc. claims it wants Mingo Logan Coal and others to arbitrate an underlying lawsuit involving employment claims.
Supreme Court announces proposed change in lawyer’s oath
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has provisionally adopted a change to the oath lawyers take when they are admitted to practice in West Virginia.
Morrisey praises U.S. Supreme Court decision to hear abortion rights case
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is praising a U.S. Supreme Court decision to hear arguments as to the constitutionality of a pro-life law passed in Mississippi.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN WEST VIRGINIA: Acting U.S. Attorney Lisa G. Johnston Recognizes Law Enforcement Officers During National Police Week
In honor of National Police Week, Acting U.S. Attorney Lisa G. Johnston recognizes the service and sacrifice of federal, state and, local, and Tribal law enforcement.