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Man sues franchisee after being stabbed by McDonald's employee
CHARLESTON – A Charleston man blames a McDonald’s franchisee after he was stabbed by an employee in the restaurant restroom.
Study finds state’s lawsuit abuse most prevalent in Kanawha County
CHARLESTON – A statewide legal reform group says a recent economic impact study shows the Charleston area as the center of the state’s lawsuit abuse problem.
Legal group sues after Kanawha school board refuses to answer FOIA request
CHARLESTON – A non-profit legal services group says the Kanawha County Board of Education has ignored repeated requests for public records.
South Charleston residents challenge city ordinance on keeping chickens, bees
SOUTH CHARLESTON — Two South Charleston residents are frustrated with the city's property board and its denial to allow residents to own bees and chickens, despite having the knowledge and equipment to do so.
Four Points By Sheraton denies negligence allegations
CHARLESTON — Four Points By Sheraton denies the claims against it in a lawsuit by a flight attendant who claimed she was injured while staying at the hotel.
Parents blame Cabell County, Huntington officials in daughter's suicide
HUNTINGTON – The parents of a Huntington woman blame a host of city and county personnel for not doing enough to prevent their daughter’s suicide.
Man's estate blames negligence care from CAMC for his death
CHARLESTON – The estate of a Charleston man says he died as a result of negligent medical care received at CAMC.
Chief Judge Dan Greear of the Intermediate Court of Appeals of West Virginia sits by temporary assignment for Justice C. Haley Bunn
Chief Judge Dan Greear of the Intermediate Court of Appeals of West Virginia sits by temporary assignment for Justice C. Haley Bunn on one case, Feb. 1, 2023.
Judge issues stay in Dunbar police brutality civil suit for possible criminal charges
CHARLESTON – A federal judge has granted a motion to stay from the defendants in a police brutality lawsuit because of possible criminal charges.
Man sues WVDOT for retaliatory discharge, agency denies allegations
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Department of Transportation has denied allegations against it in a complaint claiming an employee was retaliated against.
Justice-owned company settles coal mine reclamation claims
BIG STONE GAP, Va. (Legal Newsline) - A coal mining company owned by West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice and his family has reached a settlement with environment groups over the reclamation of its former sites.
Attorney General Morrisey Raises Concerns on DirecTV Cancellation of Newsmax
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey on Friday sent a poignant letter to the CEO of DirecTV, raising concerns over the company’s recent cancellation of Newsmax.
Man says unsafe chase by Oak Hill officer resulted in accident
BECKLEY – A Fayette County man says he sustained life-changing injuries following an unjustified police chase that resulted in an accident.
Marshall student blames school's Title IX office for failures following sexual assault
HUNTINGTON – A Marshall University student who was sexually assaulted by her ex-boyfriend blames failures by the school’s Title IX office.
Jackson Kelly's Candice Harlow Selected to Leadership West Virginia
Jackson Kelly Member Candice Harlow has been selected to be part of Leadership West Virginia's 2023 class.
Providers, advocates file federal lawsuit against state's 'extreme' abortion ban
CHARLESTON — Abortion providers and advocates have filed a federal lawsuit challenging West Virginia’s near-total abortion ban passed into law last year.
Hearing scheduled for employees' retaliation claims against Ohio County Commission
WHEELING – A circuit court judge has scheduled a hearing regarding alleged retaliation by the Ohio County Commission against some sheriff’s department employees.
Wilson, Hoxie appointed to circuit court judge positions
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Governor Jim Justice has appointed two men to fill vacant circuit court judge positions.
Former administrative law judge awarded $2.2 million verdict in discrimination trial
CHARLESTON – A former administrative law judge has been awarded a $2.2 million verdict following a month-long gender discrimination trial.
Attorney General Morrisey Joins Coalition in Lawsuit Against DOL Rule Implementing Left-Wing ESG Agenda
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a major coalition of 25 states in suing Biden’s Department of Labor over a recently issued rule governing certain investment practices.