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Woman says employer fired her after she used FMLA
HUNTINGTON – A woman says she was fired after she took leave from working using the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Man sues various West Virginia law enforcement for assaulting him during arrest
he plaintiff alleges that during his arrest, he was subjected to excessive and wrongful force by the defendants resulting in physical injuries.
Former Barboursville police officer says he was wrongfully terminated
A former police officer from Barboursville, Bradwick G. Simmons, has filed a lawsuit against the Village of Barboursville, alleging wrongful termination. The lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia.
Man sues Exxon Mobil for race, age discrimination and illegal harassment
Christopher Richards is seeking judgment against the defendants for their alleged violations of federal statutes including race discrimination under Title VII and 42 U.S.C. 1981, age discrimination under the ADEA, and illegal harassment.
Supreme Court rules on Kanawha deputy workers' comp case
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court ruled that the West Virginia Workers' Compensation Board of Review erred in its issuance of only 13% permanent partial disability.
Parents say school employees abused, restrained 6-year-old autistic girl
CHARLESTON – A Wood County couple says school employees abused and restrained their 6-year-old autistic daughter.
Morrisey joins letter questioning new federal standards on refrigerators, freezers
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office has joined a coalition of 18 AGs in a comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy raising concerns over the agency’s proposed new rule involving refrigerators and freezers.
White eager to help state if he wins spot on ICA
CHARLESTON — A Charleston attorney is running for a seat on the West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals in the hopes of improving the lives of West Virginia residents.
Schulz touts experience in campaign for ICA seat
CHARLESTON — A seasoned trial attorney is running for a seat on the Intermediate Appellate Court and hopes his three decades of experience will help him if elected.
State Police hidden camera is focus of class action lawsuit
CHARLESTON – A potential class action lawsuit has been filed related to the hidden camera in the women's locker room and shower facilities at the West Virginia State Police Academy.
Jury awards $15 million to widow of man killed in Belle chemical explosion
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County jury has awarded the widow of a Putnam County man $15 million after her husband died in the December 2020 explosion at Belle Chemical Plant $15 million.
Judge grants temporary injunction for athletes who protested transgender court ruling
CLARKSBURG – A Harrison County judge granted a preliminary injunction supporting four female middle school athletes who had been suspended after protesting against a transgender athlete.Circuit Judge Thomas Bedell ordered a temporary injunction May 2.
Kristi Lanier sues Sheriff Jeff Barlow for deprivation of rights under the Fourteenth Amendment
In the United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia, Kristi Lanier has filed a lawsuit against Sheriff Jeff Barlow, Corporal B.A. Shinaberry, Deputy Kendal Ober, and Walt Helmick, President of The County Commission of Pocahontas County, West Virginia.
Anastasia Grady sues Wood County for unconstitutional property seizure
In the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia, plaintiffs Anastasia Grady n.k.a Reutelshofer and Kenneth S. Grady have filed a lawsuit against Wood County, West Virginia.
Anthony Rowand sues City of Morgantown for violation of First Amendment rights
Anthony Rowand has filed a lawsuit against the City of Morgantown, West Virginia in the United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia.
Developer facing 20 years for bankruptcy fraud also has 4th Circuit hearing next week on Yeager Airport case
CHARLESTON – A Charleston business developer is facing up to 20 years in federal prison for bankruptcy fraud.
Mother of non-verbal autistic boy seeks default judgment after school board fails to respond to abuse lawsuit
CHARLESTON – The mother of a non-verbal autistic boy who says a school aide abused her son has filed a motion for default judgment after the aide and the Kanawha County school board failed to respond the lawsuit.
Dutch man says he was injured ziplining
BECKLEY – A Dutch man says he was injured while ziplining on a tour operated by a company based in Greenbrier County.
Woman accuses Berkeley County deputy of false arrest, battery
MARTINSBURG – A Berkeley County woman says she was falsely arrested and assaulted.
McCuskey vows to continue fight against federal overreach
CHARLESTON – The U.S. Supreme Court recently heard argument in a major case that is likely to have profound consequences for West Virginia’s legal fight against unconstitutional actions by the federal government that threaten our way of life.