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Couple sues Nationwide for failure to abide by insurance policy
CHARLESTON — A couple is suing Nationwide General Insurance Company alleging it failed to uphold its policies.
Supreme Court affirms lower court decision on gravesite injury case
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that a lower court erred in its application of the open and obvious doctrine, but still agreed with the court to grant summary judgment in the case.
Attorney General Morrisey Reminds Consumers to Exercise Caution When Shopping on Black Friday, Cyber Monday
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey reminds consumers to use caution, shop wisely and protect their personal information as the holiday shopping season accelerates with Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
Attorney General Morrisey Joins Bipartisan Letter Calling for Federal Officials to Extend Opioid Use Disorder Telehealth Services
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey joined a multistate bipartisan coalition in calling for federal officials “to permanently extend telehealth flexibilities after the expiration of the public health emergency for prescribing buprenorphine, one of three FDA-approved medications for treating opioid use disorder.”
Supreme Court suspends attorney for two years
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled to suspend the law license of a Clarksburg attorney after he was named in seven separate lawyer disciplinary proceedings in 2018 and 2019.
Supreme Court says negligence claim against school board can proceed
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that a student who claimed he was bullied for three years could proceed with his case on a negligence claim.
Conn. man sues oil, gas companies for failure to pay
CLARKSBURG — A Connecticut man who is the owner of oil and gas interests is suing Jay-Bee Oil & Gas for failure to pay him for his gas rights.
Mountaineer Gas sues cable companies for gas line damage
CHARLESTON — Mountaineer Gas Company is suing Genesis Utility Cable for failing to report gas line damage.
Hummel, circuit judge who displayed gun during hearing, resigns
CHARLESTON – A northern panhandle circuit judge who was the center of controversy earlier this year after displaying a gun while addressing defense attorneys during a hearing has resigned.
Senate president doesn't anticipate much change with legislative megamajorities
CHARLESTON – This month’s election didn’t see a red wave nationally, but West Virginia is a different story. And here, it wasn’t so much a red wave as a red tsunami.
Bowles Rice attorneys Kathryn Gioia and Hannah French
Bowles Rice attorneys Kathryn Gioia and Hannah French.
Man answers judge's Fourth Circuit appeal: 'Standing up for my rights'
RICHMOND, Virginia – A Raleigh County man is urging a federal appeals court to uphold a lower court ruling saying a family court is not entitled to judicial immunity after she stopped a court hearing to search his home without a warrant.
U.S. Attorney Will Thompson to Help Mark National Adoption Month
U.S. Attorney Will Thompson to Help Mark National Adoption Month.
U.S. Attorney, Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney form new partnership
A new partnership between state and federal prosecutors has been formed to enhance public safety in the Eastern Panhandle.
Jury awards family more than $700K after inmate died from septic shock
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County jury awarded more than $700,000 to the family of a 32-year-old inmate at Huttonsville Correctional Facility who died from septic shock his estate says was ignored by guards for days.
Supreme Court issues full Hope Scholarship ruling
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has issued its full ruling saying the state can fund the Hope Scholarship.
Morrisey joins NAAG letter asking feds to extend to extend opioid telehealth services
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey joined a multistate bipartisan coalition in calling for federal officials “to permanently extend telehealth flexibilities after the expiration of the public health emergency for prescribing buprenorphine, one of three FDA-approved medications for treating opioid use disorder.”
Morrisey wants CMS to repeal COVID vaccine mandate for health care workers
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has written a letter supporting a recent petition from 22 states for the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services to repeal an interim rule mandating health care workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.
Netranom Communications sues Minardi Eye Center for breach of contract
WINFIELD — Netranom Communications is suing Minardi Eye Center for breach of contract.
Woman sues PDK Construction for injuries from guardrail
WINFIELD — A Putnam County woman is suing PDK Construction alleging she was injured in an accident due to a guardrail.