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Carter Bank asks federal judge to hold off on sealing Justice's $1B case
BECKLEY – A Virginia-based bank is asking a federal judge to hold off on a request by the network of businesses owned by Gov. Jim Justice’s family to seal the case.
Dinsmore Named Among TIME’s “America’s Top Law Firms 2024”
TIME Magazine and Statista have recognized Dinsmore & Shohl LLP on its inaugural list of “America’s Top Law Firms.”
Former Mount Olive worker says she was sexually harassed by fellow corrections officer
CHARLESTON – A former Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation employee says she was the victim of sexual assault by a fellow correctional officer.
Financial company says Bridge Road Bistro owes it $65K
CHARLESTON – Bridge Road Bistro is being sued by a financial company for failing to pay almost $65,000 on a line of credit.
Intermediate Court of Appeals says woman didn’t establish discrimination in case
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals found that a woman did not establish discrimination and it affirmed a lower court decision.
Frontier sues Mountaineer Gas for cable damages
CHARLESTON — Frontier West Virginia is suing Mountaineer Gas Company claiming the defendant damaged an underground cable.
U.S. Attorney Thompson and Law Enforcement Officials Announce Major Drug Trafficking Indictment
United States Attorney Will Thompson joined with law enforcement officials today to announce an indictment charging 27 individuals for their roles in a drug trafficking organization (DTO) responsible for distributing large quantities of methamphetamine and fentanyl in the Huntington area.
State Supreme Court dismisses appeal by minor who alleged inappropriate touching by student
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals dismissed a legal matter by a minor who alleged they were inappropriately touched at school by another student.
Attorney accused of smearing dog feces on neighbor's door
CHARLESTON – A Charleston attorney is being accused of smearing dog feces on his South Hills neighbor’s door.
Judge rules for Cabell library, park district in excess levy dispute with school board
HUNTINGTON – A Cabell Circuit Court judge has ruled the county library and local park district are entitled to receiving funding from the county’s excess levy.
Fourth Circuit agrees to hear EQT's appeal in oil, gas royalties case
RICHMOND, Virginia – The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals has agreed to hear an appeal in a key oil and gas royalties case.
Walmart patron sues retail store for injuries
WINFIELD — A Branchland woman says she was injured while at Walmart, but the retail store denies the allegations against it.
Mine worker sues ICG Tygart Valley for work injuries
CLARKSBURG — A miner is suing ICG Tygart Valley alleging he was injured during his employment.
AG's office issues opinion on dual enrollment involving Hope Scholarship
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office has issued an opinion saying county school boards and public schools can’t take certain actions against full-time students who also attend private school programs.
Ohio woman sues life insurance company for benefits termination
CHARLESTON — A Reedsville, Ohio, woman claims her insurance carrier wrongfully terminated her benefits.
Man sues Ally Bank for state law violations
BECKLEY — A man sued Ally Financial alleging it violated the state's debt collection law.
Third class action filed following lost natural gas service
CHARLESTON – A third potential class action has been filed on behalf of about 1,100 Charleston-area customers who lost natural gas service over the weekend.
Attorney General Morrisey Ready to Defend Success in Abortion Pill Case
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey said his office stands ready to fight an appeal filed by GenBioPro, a company that makes a generic version of the abortion pill mifepristone.
Second class action filed in response to natural gas outage
CHARLESTON – A second potential class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of about 1,100 Charleston-area customers who lost natural gas service over the weekend.
Veteran law enforcement officer says he was targeted for termination
WELLSBURG – Brooke County’s former chief deputy has sued the county and the sheriff claiming he was targeted for termination and was a victim of religious discrimination.