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Veteran says she was fired while recovering from surgery for military injury
WINFIELD – A Kanawha County veteran says she was wrongfully terminated by Nippon Thermostat while she suffered complications from a service-related injury.
VA nurse says shoe covers caused her to slip and fall at work
HUNTINGTON – A registered nurse says the skid-resistant shoe covers she was required to wear while working on a COVID ward caused her to slip and injure herself.
Public Defender Corporation 28th Judicial Circuit has a position available
Public Defender Corporation 28th Judicial Circuit has a position available.
Morrisey leads coalition in writing letter to FTC over baby formula shortage, blames overregulation
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is leading a 15-state coalition in a letter to the Federal Trade Commission in response to the commission’s request for comments on possible causes of the nationwide baby formula shortage.
Man sues former employer for termination, disability discrimination
KEYSER — A man is suing Gudenkauf LLC alleging his employment was wrongfully terminated and he was discriminated against based on his disability.
New Magistrate to Take Office in Martinsburg
New Magistrate to Take Office in Martinsburg.
Woman sues WVU Board of Governor's for father's surgical injuries, death
MORGANTOWN — A woman is suing West Virginia University Board of Governors claiming it is at fault for the death of her father.
Oil, gas lease holders sue Chevron, others; defendants seek arbitration
WHEELING — Several individuals are suing Chevron and other oil companies over oil and gas leases, but the defendants want to compel arbitration in the case.
Judge grants class status again in case involving 2015 WVAWC leak
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha Circuit judge has granted class certification again in a lawsuit related to a 2015 West Virginia-American Water Company leak in Dunbar.
Intermediate Court of Appeals Launches Informational Video Series
Intermediate Court of Appeals Launches Informational Video Series.
Attorney dismisses talk of missed Cabell-Huntington opioid settlement
CHARLESTON – Two days after a federal judge ruled in favor of opioid distributors in a bellwether case, discussions about missed settlement opportunities continue.
Parents sue Wayne County pre-school, daycare for child's injuries
HUNTINGTON — The parents of a child with autism are suing Playmates pre-school and Child-care Centers for alleged abuse.
Woman accuses WVU Hospitals of wrongful termination, age discrimination
MORGANTOWN — A Monongalia County woman is suing West Virginia University Hospitals for unlawful termination of employment.
Judge says Hope Scholarship is unconstitutional, AG says he'll appeal ruling
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha Circuit judge has ruled a scholarship program that provides state funding to students who leave the public school system is unconstitutional.
Latest opioid ruling puts MDL judge further out of step on public nuisance
CHARLESTON – A federal judge soundly rejected the public nuisance theory behind most opioid litigation, further isolating the judge in charge of thousands of similar lawsuits who has consistently ruled in favor of plaintiffs on this very question.
Congratulations to Sharon Iskra
Congratulations to Sharon Iskra.
Trial postponed after Monday's ruling in separate opioid case
CHARLESTON — A trial involving opioid distributors and several West Virginia cities and counties has been postponed after Monday's decision in another opioid case.
Attorney General Morrisey Releases Legal Memorandum on Abortion Regulations
Attorney General Morrisey Releases Legal Memorandum on Abortion Regulations.
Judge rules in favor of opioid distributors in Huntington, Cabell cases
CHARLESTON – After more than 11 months, a federal judge has ruled in favor of three drug distribution companies, saying their actions did not cause the opioid epidemic in Huntington and Cabell County.
Attorney General Morrisey Pens Letter Asking Maryland Governor for Gun Reciprocity in Light of SCOTUS Ruling
Attorney General Morrisey Pens Letter Asking Maryland Governor for Gun Reciprocity in Light of SCOTUS Ruling.