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Morrisey, other AGs file brief backing religious liberty of Navy personnel regarding COVID vaccines
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey joined 21 other attorneys general in an amicus brief filed in support of the religious liberty of Navy SEALs and other Navy personnel seeking exemptions from the Biden administration’s continuing pursuit of universal COVID-19 vaccination.
Morrisey among 10 state AGs to sign Women's Bill of Rights
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey says he has signed the Women’s Bill of Rights, along with nine fellow attorneys general.
Three McDowell County residents accuse deputies of racial profiling
BLUEFIELD – Three Black residents are accusing three members of the McDowell County Sheriff’s Department of “unlawful and outrageous” racial profiling.
Bank says Justice, company owes more than $3.5 million on loans
CHARLESTON – A bank has filed a lawsuit against Gov. Jim Justice and one of his companies, saying three loans totaling more than $10 million were not fully paid.
Woman blames poor jail medical care for man's death from sepsis
CHARLESTON – A woman has filed a lawsuit saying inadequate medical care from jail staff led to the death of the father of her children.
Man accuses Charleston attorney of not filing civil lawsuit in timely manner
CHARLESTON – A Charleston attorney has been accused of negligently handling a case by not filing a civil complaint before the statute of limitations expired.
State files lawsuit against Kroger alleging dual role in opioid crisis
WINFIELD – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office has filed a civil lawsuit accusing Kroger of helping fuel the state’s opioid crisis.
Morrisey talks about ESG issues, opioid litigation and Inflation Reduction Act
MARTINSBURG — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey spoke on a variety of topics during a Wednesday press conference from his office’s Eastern Panhandle Consumer Protection Office.
Woman says she was shocked by outlet at Gabe's while pregnant
CHARLESTON – A Charleston woman says she was injured when she was pregnant while shopping at Gabriel Brothers.
Car dealer says Facebook lost $20,000 in donations to charity
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha Valley car dealer says Facebook lost $20,000 in donations he made to a local charity.
Woman says authorities kept her from filming state Senate abortion debate
CHARLESTON – Two lawsuits have been filed accusing state officials and employees of violating a Greenbrier County woman’s right to record public government proceedings.
Video shows circuit judge displaying gun during court hearing
CHARLESTON – Video from a March hearing shows a circuit judge briefly displaying his gun while addressing defense attorneys in an EQT royalties case.
AG's office renews warning to watch for Publishers Clearing House scam
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office again is warning consumers to be on the lookout for a Publishers Clearing House scam that continues to be reported around the state.
Family judge agrees to suspension, probation for poor treatment of litigants, court staff
CHARLESTON – The state Judicial Disciplinary Counsel has reached an agreement with a family court judge it found to be disrespectful to people in his courtroom.
Woman blames medical negligence for daughter's hearing loss
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman says medical negligence following her birth led to her daughter suffering severe hearing loss.
Man says he was injured when work mower flipped on him
CHARLESTON – A man says he was permanently injured when the lawnmower he was using at work overturned on him.
Woman blames WVU Hospitals for son's permanent birth defects
MORGANTOWN – A Monongalia County mother blames substandard medical care for permanent birth defects suffered by her son.
Morrisey leads another coalition against SEC's 'woke' ESG rule
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is leading a 21-state coalition in filing formal comments regarding a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission proposed rule that would add onerous requirements for investment funds that consider Environmental, Social and Governance factors in their investment decisions.
Man says he was fired after asking for COVID protections from employer
CHARLESTON – A man says he was fired near the start of the COVID-19 pandemic because he refused to meet clients without proper protection.
Cabell County man says water company fired him because of his age
CHARLESTON – A Cabell County man accuses West Virginia-American Water Company of age discrimination.