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Agreed order filed changing up defendants in AEP discrimination case
CHARLESTON — The parties in a lawsuit have agreed to the dismissal of two of the defendants, agreeing that another company will be substituted instead.
AG's office sues unlicensed mobile home sellers
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office has filed a lawsuit against four members of the same family for alleged violations the state’s Consumer Credit and Protection Act.
Gov. Justice signs into law 4th state employee pay raise, budget bill, and other legislation
Gov. Jim Justice held a signing ceremony for four bills passed by the West Virginia Legislature.
Gestamp denies allegations in work-related injury lawsuit
CHARLESTON — Gestamp West Virginia denies claims against it in a work-related injury lawsuit.
Three women who used State Police locker rooms file intent to sue over hidden camera
CHARLESTON – Three women who regularly used the female locker room at the West Virginia State Police Academy have filed a notice of intent to sue over allegations a hidden camera was used there.
Black man says Kroger fired him in public because of 'private medical information'
CHARLESTON – A Black man says he was a victim of racial discrimination and invasion of privacy by Kroger.
Woman says she was sexually harassed by fellow Thomas Hospital employee
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman says she was sexually harassed by a fellow Thomas Memorial Hospital employee.
Justice signs bill recognizing foundation to manage opioid settlements
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has signed a senate bill recognizing the creation of the West Virginia First Foundation that will manage nearly $1 billion in opioid settlements.
The West Virginia State Bar's 2023 Annual Meeting will be held on March 26th and 27th
The West Virginia State Bar's 2023 Annual Meeting will be held on March 26th and 27th at The Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia.
State senator asks feds to look at how governor used COVID funds
CHARLESTON – State Senate Finance Committee Chairman Eric Tarr has sent a letter to the federal government asking it to look into the transfer of almost $30 million of federal COVID relief money to a fund operated by Gov. Jim Justice’s office that was the source of $10 million for Marshall University’s new baseball stadium.
AG’s office sues unlicensed contractor, expects more victims to come forward
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office has sued a Charleston man who allegedly performed home improvement projects for consumers in Kanawha County without a license.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit will hear oral arguments at Marshall University on Wednesday, March 22
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit will hear oral arguments at Marshall University on Wednesday, March 22, beginning at 9:30 a.m.
State panel accuses Boone Co. prosecutor of hiring boyfriend as assistant, other violations
CHARLESTON – The state Lawyer Disciplinary Board has charged the Boone County Prosecutor with multiple rules violations, including hiring her boyfriend as an assistant prosecutor.
Man sues WVDOCR for excessive force
CHARLESTON — A formerly incarcerated man is suing the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation and a correction officer for excessive force during his time in prison.
Cato, plaintiff agree to partial dismissal in injury case
CHARLESTON — An agreed order for a partial dismissal was filed in Kanawha Circuit Court involving one of the defendants in an injury lawsuit.
Man says he was injured by faulty rocking chair at Lowe's
CHARLESTON – A South Charleston man says he was injured while visiting Lowe’s.
Poll shows Morrisey leads GOP gubernatorial candidates, but he hasn't announced yet
CHARLESTON – He still hasn’t officially entered the gubernatorial race, but a recent poll shows West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey leads all Republican contenders.
Taking the fight for fairness in female sports all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court
It’s really quite simple: Title IX dictates that girls and women get their fair share of opportunities in education, and its regulations make it clear that this could be accomplished in school athletic programs by having “separate teams for members of each sex” where the teams are based on competitive skill.
Woman sues state higher education commission for wiretapping allegations
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission wants several counts in a lawsuit alleging violations of the state's wiretapping law to be dismissed.
Man sues tree cutting service for wrongfully cutting his trees
CHARLESTON — A man is suing No Crybabies Tree Service claiming it wrongfully cut down trees on his property after he told employees of the business not to do so.