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Attorneys for transgender student disappointed by ruling, considering next steps
CHARLESTON – The attorneys representing a transgender youth who was banned from participating in girls’ sports called last week’s ruling by a federal judge “disappointing.”
Man says lack of monitoring by CAMC staff allowed him to paralyze himself
CHARLESTON – A Putnam County man says he wasn’t properly monitored by CAMC staff when he was hospitalized with psychiatric issues, allowing him to leave the facility and paralyze himself by jumping from the fourth floor of a parking garage.
Man sues Design 1 over defective solar panels
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County man is suing Design 1 Group alleging it installed solar panels on his home that didn't help his electric bill.
Former inmate sues county commission, correctional officers for excessive force
BLUEFIELD — A formerly incarcerated man is suing the McDowell County Commission and five correctional officers for excessive force and causing him injuries.
Judge Nines to Sit on Supreme Court for One Case
Nineteenth Judicial Circuit (Barbour and Taylor Counties) Judge Shawn David Nines will sit on the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia to hear one case on Tuesday, January 10.
Attorney General Morrisey Urges Consumers to Be Wary of Deceptive Weight Loss Options
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is urging consumers to be cautious when evaluating ways to lose those extra pounds, perhaps as a New Year’s resolution.
Federal judge says W.Va. law keeps transgender girls from playing girls' school sports
CHARLESTON – A federal judge has ruled a state law passed in 2021 keeps a transgender student-athlete who was born male from participating in girls’ sports.
Former security guard accuses company of age discrimination
CHARLESTON – A Clarksburg man accuses a security company of age discrimination.
Woman says Pendleton Community Bank wrongly charged overdraft fees
WHEELING — A woman is suing Pendleton Community Bank alleging its overdraft fees were done in bad faith.
Former South Central inmate sues correctional officers for excessive force
CHARLESTON — A man is suing three correctional officers he alleges caused him injuries while he was an inmate at South Central Regional Jail.
Family says negligent medical care in jail led to man's suicide
CHARLESTON – A family of a Wayne County man says negligence on the part of jail medical staff led to his suicide.
Justice Beth Walker to be Chief Justice in 2023
Justice Beth Walker will be Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia beginning January 1, 2023.
30-year-old says orthopedic surgeon performed unnecessary hip replacement
CHARLESTON – A Montgomery woman blames an orthopedic surgeon for causing lifelong issues following an unnecessary hip replacement surgery at age 30.
Man sues Public Service District over sewage problems
CHARLESTON — A man is suing Malden Public Service District for its failure to uphold an agreement regarding sewage disposal.
Couple sues home inspector for home with many defects
WINFIELD — A couple is suing Ripjack Industries alleging it failed to properly conduct a home inspection and did not disclose to them many defects in a Hurricane home.
AG's office warns job seekers of post-holiday employment scams
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office is urging job seekers to exercise caution when looking for employment opportunities to pay off those holiday purchases.
Morrisey sings praises of work his office did in 2022
CHARLESTON — The AG’s office is entering 2023 with such momentum from a record-breaking 2022 that saw us keep up a vigorous fight on several fronts, seek to beat back energy policies that could destroy jobs, continue to combat opioid abuse and win historic victories in landmark court cases.
Father of firefighter sues VFD, Air National Guard, others for son's death
MARTINSBURG – The father of an Air National Guard firefighter who died while fighting an off-base structure fire has filed a lawsuit against the local fire department, fire chief and others.
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AG's office warns consumers about deceptive weight loss schemes
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office is urging consumers to be cautious when evaluating ways to lose those extra pounds, perhaps as a New Year’s resolution.