News from June 2022
Physician, practice sue General Star National Insurance for breach of contract
CHARLESTON — A West Virginia-licensed physician and his medical practice are suing General Star National Insurance Company and General Star Indemnity Company alleging that they breached their contract with the plaintiffs.
Woman sues West Virginia University Hospitals alleging wrongful termination
MOUNDSVILLE — A woman is suing West Virginia University Hospitals and Reynolds Memorial Hospital claiming she was wrongfully terminated from her employment.
We have full access to West Virginia courts ... in 7.5 of our 55 counties
We here at The West Virginia Record have one complaint that has been a major problem for us since we started our newspaper and website back in 2005. It’s online access to the court system.
Veterans, families harmed by poison water at Camp Lejeune soon will have a remedy
As many as one million military and civilian staff and their families may have been exposed to the drinking water. Most affected were Marines, but anyone who spent 30 days or more could be affected.
AFP-WV is doubling down on supporting policy champions
As West Virginia trends more red, the focus of political intrigue will center on hotly contested Republican primary races.
Attorney General Morrisey Leads Coalition of 24 States in Fight Against New SEC Corp. Climate Change Disclosures
Attorney General Morrisey Leads Coalition of 24 States in Fight Against New SEC Corp. Climate Change Disclosures.
Whistleblower lawsuit filed related to Wayne County bus garage incidents
WAYNE – A former Wayne County Schools employee has sued the county school board and its president for violating the state Whistleblower Act with retaliatory and discriminatory actions.
Former Taco Bell worker says he was retaliated against after complaining of sexual harassment
HUNTINGTON – A former Taco Bell employee says he was retaliated against after complaining about sexual harassment directed toward a minor who also worked at the restaurant.
Supreme Court Releases 2021 West Virginia Court System Annual Report
Supreme Court Releases 2021 West Virginia Court System Annual Report.
Morrisey commemorates Title IX 50th anniversary, provides update on trans-athlete lawsuit
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey celebrated the 50th anniversary of Title IX at the West Virginia State Capitol on Tuesday, saying he would continue to fight for the equality of women's sports.
Attorney General Morrisey Urges Residents Impacted By Severe Storms to Watch Out for Scammers
Attorney General Morrisey Urges Residents Impacted By Severe Storms to Watch Out for Scammers.
Man sues Joe Holland Chevrolet for discrimination
CHARLESTON — A former employee is suing Joe Holland Chevrolet after he claims his employment was wrongfully terminated and discriminated against.
Steptoe & Johnson Increases Number of Ranked Attorneys for the Second Year Running in the Chambers USA Rankings
Steptoe & Johnson Increases Number of Ranked Attorneys for the Second Year Running in the Chambers USA Rankings.
Man sues W.Va.-American Water for landslide from water leak
HUNTINGTON — A man is suing West Virginia American Water alleging it is responsible for damages done to his property when a water line leaked and caused a landslide.
Morriey asks Ohio federal judge for clarification on state law regarding opioid cases
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey sent a letter to U.S. District Judge Dan Aaron Polster, who is overseeing the multidistrict litigation for the opioid crisis asking him to explain when West Virginia’s law applies in lawsuits brought by municipalities against health care providers.
Judge remands Ironworkers Local pay case back to Ohio County court
WHEELING – A case alleging two members of an Ironworkers local who say they haven’t receive all of the pay promised to them has been remanded back to state court.
Mother blames doctors, hospitals for infant son's permanent injuries following childbirth
PRINCETON – A Virginia woman says negligent medical care during and after his birth has resulted in permanent injuries to her 17-month-old son.
Circuit judge testifies he has apologized to officer he verbally accosted
MARTINSBURG – Circuit Judge C. Carter Williams shared his side of the story after he was accused of verbally accosting a police officer during a 2021 traffic stop.
Attorney General Morrisey Offers Tips to Avoid Scam Calls
Attorney General Morrisey Offers Tips to Avoid Scam Calls.
W.Va. Supreme Court rejects Lawyer Disciplinary Board recommendations
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals rejected the recommendations by the Lawyer Disciplinary Board regarding the reciprocal law license of a Pennsylvania attorney.