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Federal judge wants new U.S. Attorney to look at 'unusual number' of suppression motions
CHARLESTON – A federal judge wants the new U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia to review an “unusual” number of judicial decisions in recent years that found evidence was unlawfully seized and unusable at trial.
AG's office reminds consumers to research tax prep services
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office is reminding consumers to be cautious and to protect personal information when preparing and filing their federal and state income taxes, particularly because some tax preparers offer remote assistance due to COVID-19.
Man says he was fired after filing complaint about racism, bigotry on the job
WINFIELD – A Kanawha County man says he was fired after he complained about racism, homophobia and bigotry while working at Toyota’s Putnam County facility.
New complaint filed against Miracle Meadows, plaintiffs ask to consolidate
CHARLESTON — Another lawsuit was filed against Miracle Meadows School after a student alleged abuse during their time at the school.
CPAP product liability lawsuit transferred to federal MDL in Pennsylvania
HUNTINGTON — A lawsuit against Philips North America has been transferred to federal court in Pennsylvania as part of the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation.
Attorney General Morrisey Warns Consumers of Charity/Disaster Scams in Wake of Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Attorney General Morrisey Warns Consumers of Charity/Disaster Scams in Wake of Russian Invasion of Ukraine.
Raskin was ‘a risk we can’t afford’
It might have been Senator Joe Manchin's announcement that pushed Sarah Bloom Raskin into removing herself from consideration for a key Federal Reserve position.
Former Hampton Inn employee says she was fired after nursing her infant
WINFIELD – A former Hampton Inn employee says she was wrongfully terminated because she nursing her infant child.
Man says he was discriminated against by Huntington Water Quality Board
HUNTINGTON – A Cabell County man says he was discriminated against by the Huntington Water Quality Board.
Indian American family says The Greenbrier staff discriminated against them
BECKLEY – An Indian American family says they were discriminated against and treated poorly by staff at The Greenbrier Resort.
Environmental Justice Coordinator appointed in Northern District
Environmental Justice Coordinator appointed in Northern District.
Manchin's opposition dooms key Biden pick for Federal Reserve
WASHINGTON – Senator Joe Manchin says he will oppose the nomination of one of President Biden’s key Federal Reserve Board picks.
Couple sues Princeton Community Hospital for negligence
PRINCETON — A couple is suing Princeton Community Hospital alleging negligence that injuries to a newborn and the mother.
Judge grants motion to set aside default judgment
CHARLESTON — Kanawha Circuit Judge Tera Salango granted a motion to set aside a default judgment order in a lawsuit against Todd Judy Ford East.
State Supreme Court to consider appeal from Morgantown firefighters on pay issues
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court will consider an appeal by members of the Morgantown Fire Department regarding holiday pay and additional time off.
Government Lawyers Committee Meeting on March 15, 2022
Government Lawyers Committee Meeting on March 15, 2022.
Defendant asks court to dismiss her from gender discrimination lawsuit
CHARLESTON — One of the defendants in a lawsuit that alleged discrimination wants to have the lawsuit dismissed.
W.Va. AG's office joins National Consumer Protection initiative
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is joining with consumer protection groups and other state attorneys general to help consumers combat scam calls in observation of National Consumer Protection Week, a consumer education initiative spearheaded by the Federal Trade Commission.
Man fired after refusing supervisor's request to have sex with wife
BECKLEY – A Greenbrier County man says he was fired after he refused a supervisor’s request to have sex with his wife.
Mother of second girl sues school board, others after daughter was sexually assaulted
WELCH – The mother of a second Mount View Middle School student say their daughter was sexually assaulted earlier this school year by a boy named in a previously filed lawsuit.