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Teacher didn't notice students having sex in class, lawsuit claims
WILLIAMSON – The legal guardian of a Mingo County student says the boy was the victim of a sexual assault by a fellow student during class last month.
Eight lawsuits accuse middle school teacher of sexually harassing students, sending lewd photos
LOGAN – Eight lawsuits accuse a middle school gym teacher of sexually harassing students, including sending them lewd photos on social media.
Morrisey, Moore hail MasterCard, Visa pausing plans to distinguish gun shop purchases
CHARLESTON – After MasterCard and Visa announced they’re pausing plans of applying a new merchant code to distinguish firearms purchases at gun shops, West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey was declaring victory.
Attorney General Morrisey’s Mobile Office Sets March Stops for North Central West Virginia
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced a representative from his office will meet with north central West Virginia residents in March to discuss consumer-related issues and answer any potential questions.
Former Clarksburg city worker says he wasn't paid for unused comp, vacation hours
CLARKSBURG – A former Clarksburg city employee says he never was paid for unused comp time and other leave.
Morrisey joins national ‘Slam the Scam’ call initiative
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office is joining with consumer protection groups and other state attorneys general to help consumers combat scam calls in observation of National Consumer Protection Week, a consumer education initiative led by the Federal Trade Commission.
Morrisey wants to take trans athlete case to U.S. Supreme Court
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office is filing an application with the U.S. Supreme Court to vacate the injunction pending appeal in a case challenging West Virginia’s ban on transgender athletes.
Veteran principal claims Lincoln County officials conspired to suspend, fire him
HAMLIN – A longtime teacher and principal has sued the Lincoln County Board of Education and others alleging they conspired to suspend and later fire him.
McDowell contractor hurls litany of allegations at coal operator
WELCH – A McDowell County business seeks almost $1 million for unpaid services as well as a preliminary injunction to keep another company from transferring three MSHA permits.
Michelle Wooton Election to Jackson Kelly Executive Committee
Jackson Kelly PLLC is pleased to announce that the Firm has elected Member Michelle Elmore Wooton to a three-year term on the Executive Committee, effective February 9, 2023.
Appeals court hears West Virginia transgender Medicaid arguments
RICHMOND, Virginia – A federal appeals court has heard oral arguments for a case in which West Virginia seeks to reverse a lower court ruling requiring the state’s Medicaid program to treat transgender people’s healthcare needs.
Two Martinsburg officers say city posted personal information about them online
MARTINSBURG – Two Martinsburg police officers blame the city for posting personal information about them online that could endanger them and their families.
Attorney General Morrisey’s Mobile Office Sets March Stops for Eastern Panhandle
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced a representative from his office will meet with Eastern Panhandle residents in March to discuss consumer-related issues and answer any potential questions.
Governor signs largest tax cut in W.Va. history
CHARLESTON – Gov. Jim Justice has signed what is being called the largest tax cut in state history.
Mardi Gras Casino denies allegations against it in discrimination suit
CHARLESTON — Cross Lanes Gaming & Entertainment denies allegations of discrimination by a former employee.
KRT wants lawsuit by patron dismissed
CHARLESTON — Kanawha Valley Regional Transport Authority denied all allegations against it in a lawsuit where a woman claimed she was injured while on one of its buses.
Bowles Rice is proud to be recognized as a 2022 #ProBono leader by the American Bar Association
Bowles Rice is proud to be recognized as a 2022 #ProBono leader by the American Bar Association for our active participation in its Free Legal Answers program.
Former Delegate sued for using his position to request sexual favors
CHARLESTON – A Raleigh County woman has sued a former member of the House of Delegates claiming he used his position to request sexual favors for passage of a bill she supported.
Former employee sues Sysco for disability discrimination
WINFIELD — A Putnam County man is suing Sysco Cincinnati alleging he was fired because he's disabled.
Mother blames CAMC's negligence for her son's death
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman blames negligent care at Charleston Area Medical Center for her son’s death.