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Woman says she bit into metal washer in her Quarter Pounder
MOUNDSVILLE – A Marshall County woman says she was injured when she took a bite of her McDonald’s Quarter Pounder with Cheese that had a metal washer hidden inside.
Retiring judge, wife sue California man after home sale falls through
MORGANTOWN – A retiring Monongalia Circuit Court judge and his wife are suing a California man who they reneged on a real estate contract.
Gov. Justice, WVDNR announce 4th annual lifetime license giveaway
Gov. Jim Justice announced that the West Virginia Division of Natural Resource’s lifetime license giveaway is back for a fourth year.
Judge denies motion to dismiss Walker harassment lawsuit
MORGANTOWN – A circuit judge has denied a Motion to Dismiss a lawsuit filed by a House of Delegates member regarding “violent, racist, hateful and intimidating” emails and social media posts aimed at her.
Man says urologist who botched procedure already was under investigation
CHARLES TOWN – A Harpers Ferry man says a urologist who allegedly botched a procedure on him was under investigation and already had been reprimanded for injuring patients because of visual and dexterity problems.
AGs file brief opposing rule giving CFPB more power to regulate
TYLER, Texas – Fourteen Attorneys General, including West Virginia’s Patrick Morrisey, have filed an amicus brief opposing a new rule implemented by the federal Consumer Finance Protection Bureau.
Man sues apartment complex for injuries from trimming hedges
WINFIELD — A man is suing Konigsberg - Red Deer LLC alleging he was injured while providing the apartment complex lawn care services.
Former employee sues state for inhumane treatment of jail inmates
CHARLESTON — A former employee is suing the State of West Virginia claiming he was retaliated against for reporting discrimination against inmates at Southern Regional Jail.
This November we are thankful for Kylie Barnhart and her contributions to the West Virginia CASA Association
In addition to her job as Associate General Counsel for West Virginia University, Kylie is actively involved in her work supporting the West Virginia Court Appointed Special Advocates Association (CASA) (https://www.wvcasa.org/).
Man says deputy used excessive force in no-knock warrant
CHARLESTON – A Jackson County man alleges a county sheriff’s deputy used excessive force on him during the execution of a no-knock warrant.
National JUUL settlement could benefit W.Va. county school boards, individuals
SAN FRANCISCO – Nineteen county boards of education in West Virginia as well as some individuals will benefit from a national settlement regarding JUUL vaping products.
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Morrisey urges consumers to be safe during holiday season
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office is urging consumers to exercise caution this holiday season as part of its Holiday Consumer Protection Week.
Morrisey continues fight against fentanyl
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General continues to call for more action to curb the growth of and the use of fentanyl into the state and nation.
Woman sues former employer for discrimination
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing Highland Hospital Association claiming she was harassed during her employment and discriminated against, but the agency denies all allegations against it.
You serious, Clark? This is better than the Jelly of the Month Club
Kudos to the state Legislature for its tort reform work over the last several years. It was meant to make West Virginia courts more in line with others across the nation, and it seems to be working.
"Let's Talk" CLE Series - Session 4: Let’s talk gender, identity, and equity on December 8, 2022
Despite efforts to address bias, remedy the gender gap, and create a more inclusive legal industry, women and other historically excluded groups continue to lag.
Man says CAMC doctors wrongly told him they removed his ruptured appendix
CHARLESTON – A Fayette County man says CAMC doctors didn’t remove his ruptured appendix even though they told him they had done so.
Two attorneys accuse law firm of not fully paying them
HUNTINGTON – Two attorneys have filed wage and payment lawsuits against a Huntington law firm.
Ohio County employees file three lawsuits about wage and payment issues
WHEELING – Ohio County employees have filed three lawsuits alleging improper wage and payment issues.