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Class action says credit union assessed improper fees
HUNTINGTON — In a class-action lawsuit, a woman says Air Academy Federal Credit Union improperly assessed overdraft fees.
Trump announces intention to run for Supreme Court
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Senate Judiciary Chairman Charles Trump (R-Morgan) announced he will run for the state Supreme Court.
W.Va. part of $102.5M settlement with Suboxone maker over monopoly tactics
West Virginia will receive about $1.5 million from the settlement.
Couple sues Hillbilly & Flatlander Construction for breach of contract
CHARLESTON — A couple is suing Hillbilly & Flatlander Construction for breach of contract and negligence for home repairs.
Manchin’s actions don’t match his rhetoric on energy
One thing is clear: Senator Manchin is increasingly out of touch with West Virginian’s policy preferences, especially when it comes to energy.
Attorneys from West Virginia representing Bama basketball player in NYT libel suit
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Two attorneys with West Virginia roots are representing University of Alabama basketball player Kai Spears in his lawsuit against The New York Times for a story published in March.
West Virginia to lead the nation with 50-state solutions for election security
Thanks to technology and the uniform efforts of all 55 county clerks, confidence in our elections has never been higher.
Woman says Big Lots caused injuries by failing to maintain walkways
MOUNDSVILLE — A McMechen woman is suing Big Lots for injuries she sustained while on its property.
Union sues business for ERISA violations
CHARLESTON — A local plumber's union is suing JBus Plumbing Heating and Air for violations of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act.
Morrisey joins coalition pushing bill to classify fentanyl analogues as Schedule I drugs
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office has joined a 23-state coalition in a letter urging U.S. Senate leadership to pass the HALT Fentanyl Act.
Judge OKs recusal request by Kanawha prosecutor in possible Carper case
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha Circuit Court judge has approved a request from the county prosecutor’s office to be recused from any possible criminal cases against County Commission President Kent Carper.
Hutchison retiring from state Supreme Court at end of 2024
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Supreme Court Justice John Hutchison says he is retiring when his term ends at the end of 2024.
Facing charges and impeachment, Boone Co. prosecutor resigns
MADISON – Boone County Prosecuting Attorney Donna Taylor has resigned amidst an investigation into her “incompetence and neglect of duty.”
Justice blames politics after DOJ lawsuit targets 13 coal companies
WASHINGTON – The Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against 13 coal companies owned by West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice’s family for unpaid civil penalties and reclamation fee debts.
Plastic surgeon wants Medicaid fraud claims dismissed
CHARLESTON — Bali Plastic Surgery is asking Kanawha Circuit Judge Carrie Webster to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources alleging Medicaid fraud.
Man sues convenience store for injuries in parking lot
HUNTINGTON — A man is suing Pilot Travel Centers for injuries he sustained while lawfully on the property.
Board recommends reprimand for Eastern Panhandle family court judge
CHARLESTON – The state Judicial Hearing Board recommends an Eastern Panhandle family court judge be reprimanded for violations of two rules of the Code of Judicial Conduct.
Group of AGs filing brief over Florida school district 'trampling' parental rights
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a coalition of 21 state attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in support of two Florida parents who were stripped of their fundamental and longstanding right to direct the upbringing and care of their child when officials at Leon County Schools secretly held meetings with their child about gender identity.
Man sues Putnam County Commission for injuries
WINDFIELD — A man is suing the Putnam County Commission claiming it is responsible for an accident that caused him injuries.
Former inmate sues WVDOC for injuries
CHARLESTON — A man is suing the West Virginia Division of Corrections claiming he was injured by a correctional officer who used excessive force.