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Estate of man killed in 2020 Belle chemical explosion sues new owner of company
CHARLESTON – The wife of a Putnam County man who died in a 2020 chemical plant explosion has filed a lawsuit against the new owner of the company he worked for when he died.
Three more former CAMC employees sue over firing after having COVID-19 vaccine religious exemption denied
CHARLESTON – Three more former Charleston Area Medical Center employees have filed lawsuits accusing the hospital of denying their religious-based exemption requests over the COVID-19 vaccine and ultimately firing them for not being vaccinated.
Woman says she was injured in electric wheelchair cart in Kroger parking lot
CHARLESTON – A St. Albans woman has filed a lawsuit after she was injured in a Kroger parking lot.
Woman, daughters sue for fraud, negligence
CHARLESTON — A mother and her daughters are suing a man and several companies for fraud and negligence when managing their assets.
Coal miner sues dust mask suppliers, manufacturers for contracting Black Lung
CHARLESTON — A coal miner is suing Mine Safety Appliances Company because he contracted Black Lung disease.
Lowe's sued for woman's injuries in store
CHARLESTON — A South Charleston woman is suing Lowe's alleging she was injured when she tripped over something left on the floor.
Project to Promote Access, Safety in Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Cases Expands to Wood County
Domestic violence and sexual assault victims in Wood County will soon have a way to file petitions and attend follow-up hearings without having to be in the same building with the people they are seeking protection from.
Attorney General Morrisey's Mobile Office Sets October Stops for Northern West Virginia
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced a representative from his office will meet with northern West Virginia residents in October to discuss consumer-related issues and answer any potential questions.
Group of Wheeling residents file petition to stop planned Oglebay Park deer hunt
WHEELING – A group of 14 Wheeling residents have filed a petition seeking to stop the deer hunt planned for next month at the city’s popular Oglebay Park.
Man says he wasn't hired because he uses medical cannabis
WINFIELD – A Putnam County man says he wasn’t hired for a job because he is a medical cannabis patient.
Man says he was wrongly fired from Shrine Center after injuries
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County man says he was wrongfully fired after he was injured.
Couple sues driver, company for car accident
CHARLESTON — A Chloe couple is suing Stepp & Sons alleging injuries from a car accident, but the defendants deny the allegations against them.
Christi Stover Rejoins Steptoe & Johnson’s Morgantown Office
Christi R. Stover has rejoined the law firm of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC as Of Counsel in the firm’s Morgantown office.
Mon Power sues coal company for damages
KINGWOOD — Monongahela Power Co. sued Frazee & McCall Coal Company alleging it damaged facilities to the tune of more than $400,000 in damages.
Former employee sues Russell's Sales & Services for failure to pay final wages
CHARLESTON — A Putnam County man is suing Russell's Sales & Services alleging the business failed to pay him once his employment was terminated by providing him with a bad check.
AG seeks to intervene in lawsuit to remove Trump from W.Va. ballots
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office has asked to intervene in a federal lawsuit that seeks to keep former President Donald J. Trump off the ballot for the 2024 West Virginia Primary and General elections.
DHHR says Georgia company tried to defraud state for nearly $10 million
CHARLESTON – The state Department of Health and Human Resources says a Georgia-based company tried to defraud the state’s Medicaid program for almost $10 million.
Chiropractor wants money from law firm for client's treatment
CHARLESTON – A chiropractor has sued a Charleston law firm seeking payment for services provided to a client.
Woman accuses Charleston attorney, law firm of legal malpractice
CHARLESTON – A woman has accused a Charleston attorney and his law firm of legal malpractice.
Kanawha County woman sues CAMC for negligence during hospital admission
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County woman is suing Charleston Area Medical Center alleging the hospital wrongfully cared for her during her admission.