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JIC admonishes Wood Co. family court judge over social media posts
CHARLESTON – The state Judicial Investigation Commission has publicly admonished a Wood County family court judge for posts he made on social media.
Attorney General Morrisey Files Suit Against Parkersburg Substance Abuse Treatment Center
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has filed a lawsuit against a Parkersburg substance abuse treatment facility on allegations the company filed bogus claims to the state’s Medicaid program.
Cross Lanes daycare hit with second lawsuit this week
CHARLESTON – A Cross Lanes daycare center already at the center of headlines has been hit with a second civil lawsuit this week.
Morrisey hails U.S. Supreme Court move to allow Virginia purge of voter rolls
CHARLESTON – The U.S. Supreme Court says Virginia can revive its effort to remove potential non-citizens from voters rolls ahead of next week’s general election.
Five Jackson Kelly Attorneys Admitted to the West Virginia Bar
Jackson Kelly PLLC is excited to announce that Seth Backus, Jenna Fonner, Caroline Massie, Taylor Ours, and Raquel Vélez-Davis have been officially admitted to the West Virginia State Bar.
Woman says CAMC employee accessed medical records, shared with former partner
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman says a CAMC employee wrongfully accessed her medical records on multiple occasions and then shared them with a former partner.
Attorney General Morrisey Announces Artwork of North Central W.Va. ‘Kids Kick Opioids’ Regional Winners on Display at the Capitol
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced artwork by students from North Central West Virginia, who are regional winners of the office’s eighth Kids Kick Opioids contest, will be on display at the State Capitol building from Oct. 29 to Nov. 4.
Already facing state sanctions, Cross Lanes daycare hit with another abuse lawsuit
CHARLESTON – The guardian of a four-year-old says a daycare worker verbally and physically abused the girl.
Woman says she wasn't told of cancer diagnosis for months
HUNTINGTON – A Cabell County woman says medical negligence led to her not learning of her cancer diagnosis for months after testing.
Attorney General Morrisey Announces Herbert Hoover vs. Elkins as Opioid Abuse Prevention Game of the Week
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced his office will feature the Herbert Hoover High School vs. Elkins High School gridiron matchup as an Opioid Abuse Prevention Game of the Week.
Former inmate says jail staff ignored signs of stroke
CHARLESTON – A former Southwestern Regional Jail inmate says staff failed to recognize signs of a stroke he had that left him permanently injured.
Mingo County woman sues after witnessing son's death along U.S. 119
WILLIAMSON – The mother of a high school senior has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the woman who struck and killed the young man this summer.
Mother says substitute teacher groped, sexually harassed fourth-grade daughter
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman says her daughter was groped and otherwise sexually assaulted by a substitute teacher with a history of inappropriate sexual behavior.
Elderly woman says Greyhound left her stranded in 'middle of nowhere'
CHARLESTON – An 89-year-old Kanawha County woman says a Greyhound bus driver left her stranded “in the middle of nowhere” in Oklahoma.
Regional Meeting- Parkersburg on November 7, 2024
Join the State Bar on November 7th for a Regional Meeting at the Blennerhassett Hotel.
AG’s office says Parkersburg treatment center filed bogus Medicaid claims
PARKERSBURG — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office has filed a lawsuit against a Parkersburg substance abuse treatment facility alleging it filed bogus claims to the state’s Medicaid program.
Attorney General Morrisey Co-Leads Coalition Supporting Parental Rights in Maryland Case
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is co-leading with Virginia a 25-state brief in support of parental rights in the U.S. Supreme Court in Mahmoud v. Taylor, et al.
Umberger: A vote for me is a vote for honesty and integrity
A few weeks ago, I filed as a write-in candidate. I am a Democrat, and to be perfectly honest, I’m the only Democrat in this race. I won’t misrepresent myself to get votes, and I won’t lie to you about who I am. I want to give you all an option. You deserve that.
State Trooper whistleblower files retaliation lawsuit
CHARLESTON – The former state trooper whose anonymous letter spurred investigations, resignations and demotions has sued the West Virginia State Police for retaliation.
Attorney General Morrisey Joins 22-State Coalition Urging SCOTUS to Uphold States’ Role in Protecting Children
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey joined a 22-state coalition in a brief asking the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold a Tennessee law that protects children by prohibiting certain medical interventions to treat gender dysphoria, including puberty blockers and hormones.