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Former Wood County Sheriff’s Deputy Wins Sanctions in Lawsuit Against County Commission and Sheriff’s Department

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PARKERSBURG, West Virginia – A former Wood County Sheriff’s deputy has won a motion for sanctions against the County Commission and Sheriff’s Department for failing to provide requested materials for review in her lawsuit. Pleasants County Circuit Judge Timothy L. Sweeney, who is presiding over the case, also ruled that an adverse jury instruction will be allowed regarding lost or destroyed materials. The legal battle between former Wood County Sheriff’s Sgt. Della Matheny and the commission, department, and former Sheriff Steve Stephens began in November. Matheny alleges that Stephens harassed female employees, created a hostile … Read more

Casper Man Found Guilty of Second-Degree Homicide in Dramatic Stabbing Case: Sentencing to Follow

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CASPER, Wyo. – A Casper man has been found guilty of second-degree homicide in the stabbing death of Ryan Schroeder in 2021. After less than four hours of deliberation, the jury reached a verdict. Justin Armando Marquez, 42, took the stand in his own defense on Friday, tearfully claiming that he had stabbed Schroeder, his longtime friend, in self-defense on June 26, 2021. During the trial, state prosecutors presented evidence that tied Marquez to Schroeder’s death. The district attorney reminded the jury of Marquez’s initial denial of any knowledge of Schroeder’s whereabouts during an interview … Read more

Creditor Law Group Advocates for Fair Treatment in Debt Collection Practices, Rooting Out Unethical Collectors

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Philadelphia, PA – Living with debt can be incredibly stressful, and unfortunately, many consumers also have to deal with aggressive and unethical debt collectors. These collectors often violate the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), a law enacted by the U.S. government in 1978 to protect borrowers from abusive and unfair practices. Violations of the FDCPA are widespread and can have profound consequences for debtors. In response to these violations, Creditor Law Group, a nationwide law firm dedicated to defending consumers, is at the forefront of fighting against unethical debt collection practices. One of the … Read more

Landmark Verdict: Midwest Energy Emissions Corp. Wins Over $57 Million in Patent Infringement Case

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Wilmington, Delaware – A federal jury in Delaware has awarded Midwest Energy Emissions Corp. more than $57 million in a patent infringement lawsuit. The jury found that several affiliated companies had intentionally violated Midwest Energy’s patents on coal refining technology. The case centered around Midwest Energy’s proprietary technology for improving the process of coal purification. The company had accused the defendants of willfully infringing on its patents, which resulted in significant financial losses for Midwest Energy. The jury’s verdict came after a thorough examination of the evidence presented during the trial. Midwest Energy argued that … Read more