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Supreme Court annuls law license of judge who displayed gun in court
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has annulled the law license of a former circuit judge who displayed a gun in court last year.
Man sues SMMC for pressure sores
HUNTINGTON — A Lincoln County man is suing St. Mary's Medical Center after he developed a large pressure sore despite the hospital being made aware that he was at a high risk of developing them.
Man sues Gestamp for work injuries
CHARLESTON — A man is suing Gestamp claiming he was injured while on the job.
U.S. Attorney Will Thompson announces largest methamphetamine seizure in West Virginia history
United States Attorney Will Thompson held a press conference with law enforcement officials on Wednesday, March 22, 2023,.
Former employee sues WVDOC for retaliation for reporting subpar jail conditions
CHARLESTON — A man filed a lawsuit against the West Virginia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation alleging he was discriminated against for reporting inhumane conditions at a jail.
Former employee sues state Tax Department for discrimination, wrongful termination
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing the state Tax Department alleging she was wrongfully terminated in 2020.
Mediation scheduled in discrimination lawsuit with Highland Hospital
CHARLESTON — A mediation is scheduled in a discrimination and retaliation lawsuit against Summit BHC West Virginia.
Man sues WVDOCR, jail for attacks by correctional officers
CHARLESTON — A man is suing the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation alleging he was injured while he was incarcerated at the jail.
Woman says she was drugged, raped, kidnapped by State Trooper
CHARLESTON – A woman who says she was drugged, kidnapped and brutally raped by a West Virginia State Trooper has notified the agency she intends to sue.
Ramadan, celebrated by 1.8 billion Muslims around the world and begins on Wednesday, March 22nd
Ramadan, celebrated by 1.8 billion Muslims around the world and begins on Wednesday, March 22nd, takes place during the ninth month of the Muslim calendar and is a holy month of fasting.
Bank files to have governor's wages garnished to pay lawsuit judgment
ELKINS – A bank has filed paperwork to garnish the wages of Gov. Jim Justice to finish paying an $850,000 judgment in a civil lawsuit.
Judge sends notice to vineyard to find out why it never served defendant
CHARLESTON — Circuit Judge Carrie Webster has sent a notice that she will dismiss the case if the plaintiff does not explain why it has never served the complaint to the defendant.
Medical office wants dismissed from negligence lawsuit
CHARLESTON — Neurological Associates Inc. wants a lawsuit against it alleging negligence dismissed with prejudice.
Lincoln County assessor goes to court to block sheriff's office swap plan
HAMLIN – Lincoln County’s assessor is fighting a decision by the county commission to force his office to switch spaces with the sheriff’s department, a move he says is unnecessary and would cost taxpayers.
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.