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Former inmate sues DOC for wrongfully calculating his sentence
CHARLESTON — A former inmate is suing the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation alleging his sentence was wrongfully calculated.
Wheeling man sues Appalachian Power Company for trespassing
CHARLESTON — A man is suing Appalachian Power Company for trespassing and property damage.
Morrisey praises U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Clean Waters Act case
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Supreme Court has dammed the ability of the Environmental Protection Agency to regulate wetlands under the Clean Water Act.
Federal judge lifts stay in fatal Dunbar police brutality lawsuit
CHARLESTON – A federal judge has lifted a stay in a fatal police brutality civil case involving the City of Dunbar and two of its officers.
State joins federal robocall lawsuit
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has joined almost every other state AG in a lawsuit against a company accused of making millions of robocalls.
Former employee says CAMC made him choose between COVID vaccine and his job
CHARLESTON – A Hurricane man has sued Charleston Area Medical Center for forcing him to choose between the COVID-19 vaccine and his job.
Law firm sues former clients for breach of contract
CHARLESTON — Lewis Gianola PLLC is suing a couple for breach of contract.
Woman accuses state government of wrongful termination
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing the state government alleging she was wrongfully terminated after reporting wrongdoing at a military academy.
Stuart wants AG's office to have prosecutorial powers; Weld disagrees
CHARLESTON – A Republican candidate for West Virginia Attorney General has proposed expanding the power of the office to include criminal investigation and prosecution. But another candidate disagrees.
West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals announces Monongalia Circuit Judges to Host Fifth-Grade Mock Trial
Seventeenth Judicial Circuit (Monongalia County) Chief Judge Perri DeChristopher and Judge Cindy Scott hosted Brookhaven Elementary School fifth-grade students in their respective courtrooms for mock trials at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 19.
National group sues governor's office for refusal to answer FOIA schedule requests
CHARLESTON – The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee has sued the governor’s office demanding the release of records related to Gov. Jim Justice’s office schedule or calendar since he took office in January 2017.
School board member sues over house fire, says water company didn't maintain hydrants
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County school board member has sued West Virginia American Water after his Edgewood home was destroyed by fire earlier this month, blaming the water company for not properly maintaining fire hydrants in his neighborhood.
Man sues DOH, defendant denies allegations
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Department of Transportation Division of Highways denies allegations against it in a complaint by an employee who claims he hasn't been properly paid for his work.
Morgantown woman says teacher, aide abused her 6-year-old special needs son
MORGANTOWN – A Morgantown woman says a school teacher and aide physically, verbally and emotionally abused her 6-year-old special needs son.
Morrisey signs bipartisan letter asking Congress to pass Combating Illicit Xylazine Act
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a bipartisan coalition of 39 attorneys general in urging the U.S. Senate and House to pass S. 993 and H.R. 1839 — the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act.
Convenience store sues individual for breach of contract
WINFIELD — Winfield Quick Stop is suing the person who was contracted to do roof repairs, claiming he never performed the repairs.
Couple sues mortgage company for wrongful foreclosure
CHARLESTON — An East Bank couple is suing PHH Mortgage Corporation for the wrongful foreclosure of their home.
More confessed judgments filed against Justice-owned companies
MARTINSVILLE, Virginia – A Virginia-based bank has filed 10 more confessed judgments against companies owned by West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice.
Family calls Carper allegations a misunderstanding related to health issue
CHARLESTON – The family of Kent Carper says allegations of inappropriate conduct by the longtime Kanawha County Commissioner is a misunderstanding and related to a health issue.
Woman sues Highland Hospital for wrongful termination
CHARLESTON — A Clay County woman sued Summit BHC West Virginia alleging she was wrongfully terminated from her employment.