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Woman says daughter was sexually harassed by fellow middle school student
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman says her teenage daughter was sexually harassed by a fellow Horace Mann Middle School student.
Mother says daycare worker spanked her five-year-old
CHARLESTON – The mother of a five-year-old Kanawha County youth says he was spanked by an employee of a daycare center.
Man sues anesthesiologist, others for injuries from surgical procedure
HUNTINGTON — A man is suing River Cities Anesthesia for injuries he sustained during spinal surgery.
Stevens Correctional Center inmate sues for excessive force
BLUEFIELD — A man who was incarcerated at Stevens Correctional Center is suing the McDowell County Commission and several correctional officers for excessive force and causing him injuries.
Jackson Kelly Announces Robert G. Tweel as New Managing Member
Jackson Kelly PLLC announces that the Firm has elected Robert G. Tweel as the new Managing Member.
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.