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Two former employees sue The Chemours Company for retaliation
CHARLESTON — Two former employees are suing The Chemours Company alleging that they were fired after reporting work safety violations and pollution.
Judge again grants class certification in case over 2017 Parkersburg warehouse fire
PARKERSBURG – A circuit judge again has certified a case involving a 2017 Parkersburg warehouse fire as a class action.
Morrisey hails Supreme Court's decision to hear religious school choice case
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is praising the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to hear a case involving religious liberty and the use of public funds for private schools.
Drug distributors slam plaintiff’s causation and misconduct argument
CHARLESTON – Three of the nation’s largest pharmaceutical distribution companies pushed for a trial dismissal as the plaintiffs wrapped up their case at the bellwether federal opioid trial.
W.Va. attorneys file third lawsuit alleging sexual assault of inmates at Kentucky federal prison
LEXINGTON, Kentucky – A group of West Virginia attorneys have filed a third lawsuit claiming another female federal inmate was raped, sexually assaulted and battered while incarcerated at a Kentucky prison.
Morrisey praises U.S. Supreme Court for rulings about voting rights, charitable donations
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Supreme Court says two provisions in Arizona’s voting laws do not violate Voting Rights Act regulations that are meant to eliminate racial discrimination.
No more masks – for now, at least
We’re glad the mask mandates have been lifted, but we expect Justice, Jenkins, and countless other public officials across this country to be held accountable for any abuses of their authority.
Williams gives tearful testimony on opioid epidemic effects in Huntington, Cabell County
CHARLESTON – Wrapping up the plaintiff's case, Huntington Mayor Steve Williams provided emotional testimony detailing his experience in handling the opioid epidemic.
Morrisey critical of California government travel ban to West Virginia
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey condemned California's ban on state-funded travel to West Virginia and 16 other states.
Federal judge grants temporary restraining order in ACLU-WV case regarding HIV legislation
HUNTINGTON — A federal judge has granted a request by the American Civil Liberties Union of West Virginia for a temporary restraining order against Senate Bill 334.
Expert economist says opioid abatement plan would cost $2.5 billion
CHARLESTON – An abatement expert says the total cost for such a plan for Cabell County and Huntington to deal with the opioid epidemic would be at least $2.5 billion.
Former employee sues Highland Hospital for dangerous work environment
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing Highland Hospital for a dangerous working environment.
Former employee sues Logan-Mingo Mental Health for retaliation
WILLIAMSON — A former employee is suing Logan-Mingo Area Mental Health for retaliation and violations of the West Virginia Human Rights Act.
Neal & Associates sues Cornerstone Minerals for failure to pay for services
PRINCETON — Neal and Associates is suing Cornerstone Minerals for failing and refusing to pay more than $100,000 for services provided.
Couple sues contractor for breach of contract
MOUNDSVILLE — A couple is suing a contractor for failing to complete their home and breaching their contract.
Expert says Huntington/Cabell need more sufficient, longstanding treatment programs
CHARLESTON – Testifying in the bellwether opioid trial, a expert witness on pharmaceutical-related abatement programs said he does not believe Cabell County has sufficient treatment programs to fight the opioid epidemic.
Woman sues The Cold Spot for husband's death
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing The Cold Spot alleging for the death of her husband.
Supreme Court says a lower court exceeded its powers in healthcare billing case
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that a lower court exceeded its powers when it granted a motion to compel discovery.
Blankenship, NBC Universal fight over summary judgment in defamation case
CHARLESTON — Don Blankenship has filed a memorandum opposing a motion for summary judgment regarding his defamation case against several media agencies.
Mays moved to new facility, possibility of new lawsuits remains
CLARKSBURG — There is still the possibility of more lawsuits against the Louis A. Johnson Veteran's Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) for deaths allegedly caused by serial killer Reta Mays.