West Virginia Record

Friday, November 22, 2019

Chris Dickerson News

AG's office claims pension advance company violated consumer protection laws

By Chris Dickerson | Nov 21, 2019

CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has filed a lawsuit alleging a Nevada business violated West Virginia consumer protection laws as it offered vulnerable consumers a cash advance on their pension.

Man arrested after allegedly planting a hidden camera in law firm's bathroom

By Chris Dickerson | Nov 21, 2019

CHARLESTON – A Huntington man has been arrested and charged with allegedly hiding a camera in a bathroom at a Charleston law firm.

Huntington, Cabell federal opioid cases soon could be back in W.Va. federal courts

By Chris Dickerson | Nov 20, 2019

CLEVELAND – The Ohio federal judge overseeing opioid cases soon could release the cases Cabell County and the City of Huntington have filed against opioid distributors to be heard in West Virginia instead.

Morrisey’s office sues two more opioid manufacturers

By Chris Dickerson | Nov 20, 2019

CHARLESTON —Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office has filed lawsuits against two opioid manufacturers, continuing what his office calls its battle against those who helped fuel the state’s drug epidemic.

Fourth lawsuit accuses Alderson official of sexual abuse, harassment and rape

By Chris Dickerson | Nov 20, 2019

BLUEFIELD – A fourth lawsuit has been filed accusing officials at a federal prison camp in West Virginia of sexually abusing and harassing female inmates.

Morrisey announces sentencing of Putnam County contractor

By Chris Dickerson | Nov 19, 2019

CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has announced a Putnam County contractor is headed to prison thanks to his office’s analysis of a consumer complaint and its subsequent referral to local prosecutors.

W.Va. AG joins bipartisan group pushing passage of Veteran Treatment Court Coordination Act

By Chris Dickerson | Nov 18, 2019

CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a coalition of 44 attorneys general in urging Congress to support the expansion of specialized court services for military veterans.

Morrisey supports two EPA rules mean to bolster coal mining

By Chris Dickerson | Nov 18, 2019

CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey recently expressed his support for two Trump Administration proposals aimed at strengthening coal mining in West Virginia.

Delegate ‘shocked’ by law firm selection process in DHHR foster care lawsuit

By Chris Dickerson | Nov 18, 2019

CHARLESTON – A member of the House of Delegates says he is shocked by the state Department of Health and Human Resources’ decision to choose a Washington, D.C., law firm to handle a federal class action lawsuit regarding the state’s foster care system.

Ohio Co. school board settles with man who says he was sexually assaulted by former teacher

By Chris Dickerson | Nov 14, 2019

WHEELING – The Ohio County Board of Education has settled claims with a man who had blamed the school system for years of sexual assault by a former teacher with whom he had children.

DuPont says 'Dark Waters' film doesn't tell full story of PFAS, litigation

By Chris Dickerson | Nov 13, 2019

PARKERSBURG – DuPont executives say a new movie doesn’t accurately tell the full story about the chemicals that allegedly leaked into waterways around Parkersburg from one of its plants.

Judge orders Ohio Co. circuit clerk to accept filing she had previously refused

By Chris Dickerson | Nov 13, 2019

WHEELING – A circuit judge has ordered that Ohio County’s circuit clerk accept a filing she previously refused. Ohio Circuit Chief Judge Ronald Wilson made the ruling Nov. 13 from the bench during a morning hearing. A week earlier, he had filed a Rule to Show Cause ordering Circuit Clerk Brenda Miller to appear for the hearing.

Third female inmate says she was sexually abused by Alderson official

By Chris Dickerson | Nov 12, 2019

BLUEFIELD – A third lawsuit has been filed accusing officials at a federal prison camp in West Virginia of sexually abusing and harassing her.

AG's office provides tips for giving to veteran charities

By Chris Dickerson | Nov 11, 2019

CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office is urging consumers to exercise caution when giving charitable donations to military veterans.

Morrisey's office looks to recoup nearly $5 million in broadband fraud case

By Chris Dickerson | Nov 11, 2019

CHARLESTON — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office has filed a motion to improve West Virginia’s chance of getting nearly $5 million throught fraud litigation regarding Frontier Communications.

Newly unsealed case accuses Murray of sexual assault of a second child

By Chris Dickerson | Nov 8, 2019

WHEELING – The son of Murray Energy’s founder and former CEO is the subject of another lawsuit accusing him of sexual harassment, sexual battery and sexual assault of a minor. The case actually was filed last November, but had been sealed. The state Supreme Court denied a writ Nov. 8, allowing an Ohio Circuit Court order unsealing it to take effect.

Judge dismisses AG's consumer claim against Diocese, sends two questions to Supreme Court

By Chris Dickerson | Nov 7, 2019

PARKERSBURG – A circuit judge has dismissed one claim filed by Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office against the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston and certified two questions to the state Supreme Court. Wood Circuit Judge J.D. Beane’s Nov. 6 order granted the Diocese’s motion to dismiss claims by the AG’s office under the state Consumer Credit and Protection Act. It also stayed the litigation until the certified questions are answered.

Judge orders Ohio County Circuit Clerk to explain why she refused to accept law firm's filing

By Chris Dickerson | Nov 6, 2019

WHEELING – Ohio County’s circuit clerk has been ordered to appear before a circuit judge next week to explain why she allegedly failed to perform her duties by refusing to accept a filing by a Wheeling law firm.

Armstead to serve as state Supreme Court Chief Justice in 2020; Jenkins will have turn in 2021

By Chris Dickerson | Nov 6, 2019

CHARLESTON – Justice Tim Armstead will be Chief Justice of the West Virginia Supreme Court in 2020.

Law firm says Ohio County Circuit Clerk refused to accept a filing in a case

By Chris Dickerson | Nov 4, 2019

WHEELING – A Wheeling law firm has filed a petition claiming the Ohio County Circuit Clerk failed to perform her duties by refusing to accept a filing.