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Group of AGs, including Morrisey, file brief supporting NRA lawsuit against New York AG
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office recently joined a 16-state coalition supporting the National Rifle Association’s lawsuit against New York’s attorney general.
Woman says she was a victim of racial discrimination, retaliation by Lowe's
HUNTINGTON – A Cabell County woman claims she was a victim of discrimination and retaliation by Lowe’s Home Centers.
Wooton to be sworn in as newest state Supreme Court Justice on December 30
CHARLESTON – William R. “Bill” Wooton will be sworn in December 30 as a West Virginia Supreme Court Justice.
Fourth Circuit upholds ruling denying a new hearing in Loughry case
RICHMOND, Virginia – The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a federal judge’s ruling denying former state Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry a new hearing.
Jenkins excited to continue moving state Supreme Court forward as Chief Justice in 2021
CHARLESTON – Most people are eager to put 2020 behind them for obvious reasons. But state Supreme Court Justice Evan Jenkins has one more reason to look forward to 2021 because he'll serve as Chief Justice in the coming year.
Pa. woman says she was injured during fall at Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort
NEW CUMBERLAND – A Pennsylvania woman says she was injured because of the negligence of Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort.
Someone with COVID-19 attended Supreme Court event; no court employees have tested positive
CHARLESTON – Someone who attended an event last week at the state Supreme Court chambers has tested positive for COVID-19, but it wasn’t any court employee who works at the Capitol.
Ohio woman says fees charged for unpaid W.Va. Turnpike tolls are unlawful
CHARLESTON – An Ohio woman says the West Virginia Parkways Authority is charging unlawful administrative fees to people who don’t pay tolls while driving on the West Virginia Turnpike.
Judge backs up earlier ruling regarding holiday pay for Martinsburg firefighters
MARTINSBURG – A Berkeley County judge has denied the City of Martinsburg’s request to alert or amend an earlier order regarding pay for its firefighters.
Charleston attorney working to raise funds in wake of two recent tragedies
CHARLESTON – A Charleston attorney is continuing his efforts to help the family and law enforcement community in the wake of a Charleston Police officer’s death earlier this month in the line of duty. And, he also is trying to help the family of a Putnam County man who died in the explosion at a Belle chemical plan earlier this month.
Group of AGs sues Google, target unlawful search monopoly, related advertising
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a bipartisan coalition of 38 AGs suing Google, claiming the tech giant illegally has a monopoly on general search engines and related advertising markets.
Loughry finishes federal sentence, released from halfway house in Baltimore
CHARLESTON – Former state Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry was released December 16 from a federal halfway house near Baltimore.
44 veterans file lawsuits claiming Beckley VA doctor sexually abused them during exams
BECKLEY – More than 40 patients at the Beckley Veterans Affairs Medical Center have filed civil lawsuits against the federal government after a former doctor there sexually abused them during medical appointments.
Judge gives preliminary approval to $23.1 million CAMC settlement over Matulis claims
CHARLESTON – A $23 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit over a Charleston gastroenterologist who allegedly sexually abused about 2,500 female patients has been given preliminary approval.
Wayne Co. superintendent doesn't have to turn over entire personnel file in bus garage theft civil suit
HUNTINGTON – Wayne County’s school superintendent must provide some documents from his personnel file in a federal lawsuit accusing him and others of violating two employees’ constitutional rights.
Former student blames school board, others for not protecting him from hostage situation
PHILIPPI – A former student says the Barbour County Board of Education failed to adequately protect him when another student brought a gun to school and threatened a class full of students.
AG's office offers tips for wise, safe holiday giving
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office is encouraging consumers to open their wallets for charity this holiday season but to exercise caution in doing so to avoid potential scams.
Segal says Dinsmore & Shohl law firm schemed against him, damaged his reputation
CLARKSBURG – A prominent attorney has filed a federal lawsuit against a regional law firm and four of its attorneys claiming they schemed against him and tricked him as well as damaged his reputation.
Supreme Court refuses to hear Texas lawsuit to overturn election results in four states
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to hear a lawsuit filed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to overturn election results in four swing states.
Two W.Va. Representatives sign brief supporting Texas challenge to election results
CHARLESTON – Two of West Virginia’s three U.S. representatives have signed a brief supporting a lawsuit challenging election results in four swing states.