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State Police lawsuits cost West Virginia nearly 5 million
The Register-Herald reports BRIM paid 3,094,328 to settle claims against the State Police and 1,546,400 for handling cases over five years. Notable settlements include 1 million for Melanie Winfrey's family and 775,000 for Amanda Smailes' family, with jurist and officer actions shaping outcomes. BRIM notes a 1 million payout cap and cautions against frivolous suits.
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Beckley
West Virginia
Register-Herald of
Board of Risk and Insurance Management
BRIM
Register- Herald
Freedom of Information Act
Robert Fisher
Sandra Basham
Hinton
Rusty Blankenship
Basham
Blankenship
Melanie Winfrey
Rodney Robinson
Raleigh County
John Henry Zirkle
Amanda Smailes
Gary Messenger
Rose
Messenger