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Woman sues Putnam County store for injuries sustained while shopping
WINFIELD — A Nitro woman is suing Factory Connection alleging she was injured while shopping in its store at Liberty Square.
More cases involving private boarding school settled, total nears $100 million
CHARLESTON – A settlement totaling about $100 million has been reached to end dozens of civil lawsuits against Miracle Meadows School filed by former students who say they were abused at the private boarding school.
Parents of Huntington High special needs student say teacher verbally, physically abused him
HUNTINGTON – The parents of a Huntington High School special needs student say his teacher verbally and physically abused him.
Governor appoints Abraham to Kanawha circuit judge seat, Asbury to 14th Circuit post
CHARLESTON – Gov. Jim Justice has appointed Stephanie Abraham to the open seat on the Kanawha Circuit Court left by the retirement of Circuit Judge Duke Bloom.
Bailey Glasser Announces New Leadership For Consumer Litigation and Corporate Practice Groups
Bailey & Glasser, LLP has appointed two longstanding firm partners to lead its national Corporate and Consumer Litigation practice groups.
Supreme Court partially grants writ of prohibition
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court partially granted a writ of prohibition, finding that certain claims should have been dismissed, while others rightfully stayed.
South Charleston resident continues challenge of city ordinance denying request for bee keeping
CHARLESTON — South Charleston resident Alex Urban continues his challenge of the city's bee-keeping ordinance after his request to raise bees was denied earlier this year.
Man sues American Auto Shield for breach of contract
WAYNE — A Wayne County man is suing American Auto Shield claiming it failed to honor its contractual agreement with him involving his truck transmission.
Man blames bad jail medical care for permanent neurological injury
CHARLESTON – A Mineral County man says substandard medical care he received in jail led to a permanent neurological injury.
Federal judge says foster care lawsuit is 'tailor-made' for class action status
CHARLESTON – A federal judge says a federal lawsuit challenging systemic deficiencies in the state’s foster care system is “tailor-made” for class action status.
4th Circuit says transgender athlete can remain on her school track team
RICHMOND, Virginia – A transgender student from Harrison County can continue to participate on her school’s track team, a federal court has ruled.
44 Bowles Rice Lawyers Named to 2024 Best Lawyers List
Bowles Rice LLP is pleased to announce that 44 lawyers have been included in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.
27 Flaherty Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers®
Flaherty Sensabaugh Bonasso PLLC is pleased to announce that 27 of the firm’s attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America© and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.
Justice-owned coal companies face $1.3 billion in Virginia fines
RICHMOND, Virginia – Coal companies owned by Gov. Jim Justice’s family might owe about $1.3 billion in fines to the Commonwealth of Virginia for violations of a deal to clean up oil spills at eight sites.
Morrisey joins bipartisan coalition asking Supreme Court to protect veterans' rights
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a bipartisan coalition of 40 states, the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in urging the U.S. Supreme Court to allow a three-time veteran the full set of education benefits the Montgomery and Post-9/11 GI Bills allow.
Woman says Waffle House fired her because of disability
WAYNE — A woman claims she was terminated wrongfully from her employment at Waffle House due to a medical disability.
Man sues Kirk Trucking for injuries from car accident
WAYNE — A father is suing Kirk Trucking Co. Inc. for his and his son's injuries in a car accident.
Wyoming Co. couple files new suit against CAMC over mishandling of stillborn son
CHARLESTON – A Wyoming County couple has filed a new lawsuit against Charleston Area Medical Center for its part in the alleged mishandling of the remains of their stillborn son.
AG's office warns of charity scams in wake of Maui wildfires
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office is urging consumers to be on guard against impostors calling to solicit monetary donations to aid those affected by the deadly wildfires on Maui.
Federal judge approves $2 million fatal Dunbar police brutality settlement
CHARLESTON – A federal judge has approved the $2 million settlement in a fatal Dunbar police brutality civil lawsuit with the estate of a man who was killed while in custody.