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Sunday, November 17, 2024

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Nine more lawsuits filed against Miracle Meadows for abuse

By Kyla Asbury |
CHARLESTON — Nine more lawsuits have been School filed against Miracle Meadows by former students who alleged they were abused during enrollment at the private boarding school.

The WVDOH has a Transportation Attorney III position open

By Press release submission |
The WVDOH has a Transportation Attorney III position open.

Man says he was fired after nearly 20 years at Best Buy after using FMLA time

By Chris Dickerson |
HUNTINGTON – A Putnam County man says he was wrongfully terminated from his job at Best Buy after nearly 20 years for taking FMLA time off because of complications related to the birth of his son.

Morrisey's office warns consumers of mystery shopper scams

By Chris Dickerson |
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office is warning consumers to be cautious when responding to offers to become secret or mystery shoppers.

Chambers USA Recognizes Nelson Mullins' Attorneys and Practices in its 2022 Guide

By Press release submission |
Chambers USA Recognizes Nelson Mullins' Attorneys and Practices in its 2022 Guide.

AG's office gains $500,000 consent judgment against California attorney

By Chris Dickerson |
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has entered into a $500,000 consent judgment against a California attorney and his company for alleged violations of the state’s Consumer Credit and Protection Act.

Supreme Court remands case, orders judge to grant declaratory judgment

By Kyla Asbury |
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals found that a Jefferson County couple cannot invoke equitable remedies in an attempt to reinstate rights they never had in the first place.

Former WV Realtor employee says CEO repeatedly sexually harassed, assaulted her

By Chris Dickerson |
CHARLESTON – A former employee of the West Virginia Association of Realtors says her supervisor engaged in “an extreme, pervasive and repeated pattern of sexual harassment and assault” against her that also led to her constructive dismissal.

Beckley pension boards sue state agency to keep current payment methods

By Chris Dickerson |
BECKLEY – The Beckley police and fire pension boards have sued the state Municipal Pensions Oversight Board, saying it’s asking them to change systems that have worked for years.

West Virginia judges living in the Wild, Wild West

By The West Virginia Record |
It’s almost as if they think having the title of judge means they can do whatever they want, so they take the law into their own hands. They seem to think the rules don’t apply to them.

Man accuses South Charleston officers of using excessive force to injure him

By Chris Dickerson |
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County man says South Charleston police officers used excessive and unreasonable force on him.

Chambers USA Recognizes Five Flaherty Attorneys

By Press release submission |
Chambers USA Recognizes Five Flaherty Attorneys.

Putnam County student wins statewide ‘Kids Kick Opioids’ contest

By Chris Dickerson |
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has announced a Putnam County student as the statewide winner of this year’s Kids Kick Opioids contest.

Car painter sues 18 companies for contracting Parkinson's disease

By Kyla Asbury |
CHARLESTON — A man is suing 18 companies for causing him to contract Parkinson's disease.

Lawsuits allege excessive force by West Virginia State Trooper

By Kyla Asbury |
CHARLESTON —Three lawsuits have been filed against the West Virginia State Police alleging excessive force by one of its police officers.

Happy Pride Month 2022!

By Press release submission |
Happy Pride Month 2022!

Motel security guard says he was forced to quit for lack of COVID protocols

By Chris Dickerson |
CHARLESTON – A security guard says he was constructively terminated because the motel where he worked refused to follow safety protocols at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Supreme Court says man ineligible to practice law in West Virginia

By Kyla Asbury |
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals found a man ineligible for admission to the practice of law by transfer of his 2017 Uniform Bar Exam score.

Supreme Court says no error in lower court decision about Huntington Red Lobster parking

By Kyla Asbury |
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals found that there was no error in a lower court's decision to partially deny summary judgment.

Woman says missed diagnosis led to husband's death

By Chris Dickerson |
HUNTINGTON – A Cabell County woman blames Cabell Huntington Hospital and a nurse practitioner there for a missed diagnosis that led to her husband’s death.