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Woman sues state Division of Corrections for sister's death while in jail
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation alleging her sister died in its care.
Judge orders consolidation of several CONSOL Energy retiree benefit cases
CHARLESTON — A federal judge ordered several cases against CONSOL Energy to be consolidated.
Hearing scheduled in case against Thomas Memorial for injuries
CHARLESTON — A virtual hearing is scheduled in a case against Herbert J. Thomas Memorial Hospital Association and Thomas Health Systems.
Judge Akers Appointed to Business Court Division
Judge Akers Appointed to Business Court Division.
Suddenlink seeks a temporary stay in a case against it for a paper bill fee
ELKINS — Suddenlink is seeking to have discovery stayed in a case alleging it charges certain subscribers a $12 annual fee to receive paper utility bills.
ADT, former customer settle lawsuit
WHEELING — A settlement has been obtained in a case against ADT alleging fraud and deception.
Morrisey praises preliminary injunction against Head Start COVID mandates
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey applauded a Louisiana federal judge’s ruling that says President Biden’s administration cannot impose a COVID-19 vaccine mandate on teachers in the Head Start early education program.
Ritchie Co. jury awards nearly $1M to EDA in trespassing case against Clarksburg developer
HARRISVILLE – A Ritchie County jury has awarded the county’s Economic Development Authority nearly $1 million in damages in a trespassing case.
Department of Justice Awards More Than $300 Million to Fight Opioid and Stimulant Crisis and to Address Substance Use Disorders
Department of Justice Awards More Than $300 Million to Fight Opioid and Stimulant Crisis and to Address Substance Use Disorders.
Supreme Court Welcomes Intermediate Court of Appeals Appointees
Supreme Court Welcomes Intermediate Court of Appeals Appointees.
Gov. Justice makes history; announces first-ever appointments to WV Intermediate Court of Appeals
Gov. Justice makes history; announces first-ever appointments to WV Intermediate Court of Appeals.
Attorney General Morrisey Provides Guidance on Gun Law
Attorney General Morrisey Provides Guidance on Gun Law.
AG's office joins 24-state lawsuit to block Biden’s Head Start COVID mandates
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has joined a multi-state lawsuit against the Biden administration’s overreaching COVID-19 mandates, this time taking aim at the President’s unlawful requirements of masks on toddlers and COVID vaccine shots for staff and volunteers in Head Start programs.
AG's office provides guidance on new law regarding federal gun control rules
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has announced the publication of policy guidelines as mandated by a state law passed in early 2021.
Jenkins looks back at 2021, reflects on his year as Chief Justice
CHARLESTON – As my year as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia ends, I thank those who contributed to the state court system’s progress in 2021. I would also like to highlight the ways in which access and service were improved for all who are served by the courts and the judicial system.
ASI Concrete wants contract dispute lawsuit dismissed
CHARLESTON — The defendant in a lawsuit argues that the case should be dismissed with prejudice for failure to state a claim.
Woman sues Best Buy Credit Services for debt collection practices
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing Best Buy Credit Services claiming its debt collection practices are unlawful.
Federal judge denies motions to dismiss in case against car dealership
CLARKSBURG — A federal judge denied a second motion to dismiss in a lawsuit alleging a woman wasn't properly paid overtime pay.
Plaintiff in excessive force case argues it should not be dismissed
CHARLESTON — The plaintiff in a case alleging excessive force against Kanawha County Commission responded to a motion to dismiss, arguing that her claims against the commission do not fall within the Federal Tort Claims Act.
Woman sued Capital One over debt collection practices, case dismissed
CHARLESTON — A woman sued Capital One Services II for alleged wrongful debt collection practices, and the case eventually was dismissed.