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Business says it's waiting for federal permit 16 years after applying
ELKINS – A West Virginia business says the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and the Department of the Interior have purposely delayed taking action on a permit it began seeking more than 16 years ago.
Justices say gun-toting judge also accused children of lying in neglect case
CHARLESTON – The circuit judge who has been accused of pointing a handgun at an attorney during a hearing also has been found to have violated court rules in his handling of a child abuse and neglect case by repeatedly accusing a child of lying.
Morrisey asks for stay pending appeal in Hope Scholarship case
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has filed a motion with the state’s Intermediate Court of Appeals for a stay pending appeal of the preliminary and injunctive relief recently granted against the Hope Scholarship Act.
"Legacy" Attorney, Martha M. Hall
"Legacy" Attorney, Martha M. Hall.
Man says a car was financed under his name without his knowledge
CHARLESTON – A man says a Princeton car dealership and a credit union financed a car under his name without his knowledge.Matthew Belcher filed his complaint May 19 in Kanawha Circuit Court against Ramey Ford Lincoln Princeton LLC and Star USA Federal Credit Union.According to the complaint, Belcher says a third party signed him as the primary buyer and themselves as a co-buyer on an auto loan for a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee on January 14, 2020.
Woman sues animal clinic for injuries
PHILIPPI — A woman is suing Audubon Animal Clinic alleging she was injured on its premises in 2020.
Man sues Potomac Valley Transit Authority for family member's injuries
KEYSER — A man is suing Potomac Valley Transit Authority for injuries sustained by his family member.
Judge grants injunction to keep state abortion law from being enforced
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha Circuit judge has granted a preliminary injunction that would prevent the state’s criminal abortion law from being enforced.
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Honors Department of Justice Employees and Others for the 69th Annual Attorney General’s Awards
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Honors Department of Justice Employees and Others for the 69th Annual Attorney General’s Awards.
Attorney says circuit judge pointed gun at her from bench during hearing
NEW MARTINSVILLE – A circuit court judge allegedly brandished a handgun during a hearing earlier this year, leaving it pointed at an attorney from Texas during the proceedings.
Gov. Justice awards over $871,000 in grants to improve response to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking
Gov. Justice awards over $871,000 in grants to improve response to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
Federal judge denies family court judge's claim of judicial immunity
BECKLEY – A federal judge has issued an order denying a Raleigh County family court judge’s claim of judicial immunity in a case where she searched a man’s home following a post-divorce contempt hearing.
Man accuses two doctors of malpractice, failure to properly diagnose
CHARLESTON – A Putnam County man is accusing two Charleston physicians of medical malpractice.
Attorney General Morrisey to Appeal Circuit Court Judge Ruling on Hope Scholarship
Attorney General Morrisey to Appeal Circuit Court Judge Ruling on Hope Scholarship.
Morrisey files supplemental comments to SEC following Supreme Court victory
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is leading a 24-state coalition to fight a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission plan that would require companies to make policy statements not related to financial performance.
Potential class action claims Dunbar motel infested with bed bugs
CHARLESTON – A proposed class action lawsuit has been filed accusing a Dunbar hotel of an bed bug infestation that left at least two individuals infected and injured.
Couple says wife can't conceive following negligent medical care
HUNTINGTON – A Putnam County couple claims medical negligence by Marshall Health physicians has led to the wife being unable to conceive following an ectopic pregnancy.
Gov. Justice awards over $1 million in STOP Violence Against Women Act grants
Gov. Justice awards over $1 million in STOP Violence Against Women Act grants.
Estate sues garbage service for accident that killed Putnam County woman
CHARLESTON – The estate of a Putnam County woman has filed a lawsuit against a garbage service and one of its drivers following a fatal accident on U.S. 60 earlier this year.
31 more abuse, neglect lawsuits filed against Miracle Meadows School
CHARLESTON – More than 30 additional lawsuits have been filed against Miracle Meadows School by former students who say they were abused at the private boarding school.