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Judge denies motion to dismiss Walker harassment lawsuit
MORGANTOWN – A circuit judge has denied a Motion to Dismiss a lawsuit filed by a House of Delegates member regarding “violent, racist, hateful and intimidating” emails and social media posts aimed at her.
Man says urologist who botched procedure already was under investigation
CHARLES TOWN – A Harpers Ferry man says a urologist who allegedly botched a procedure on him was under investigation and already had been reprimanded for injuring patients because of visual and dexterity problems.
AGs file brief opposing rule giving CFPB more power to regulate
TYLER, Texas – Fourteen Attorneys General, including West Virginia’s Patrick Morrisey, have filed an amicus brief opposing a new rule implemented by the federal Consumer Finance Protection Bureau.
Man says deputy used excessive force in no-knock warrant
CHARLESTON – A Jackson County man alleges a county sheriff’s deputy used excessive force on him during the execution of a no-knock warrant.
National JUUL settlement could benefit W.Va. county school boards, individuals
SAN FRANCISCO – Nineteen county boards of education in West Virginia as well as some individuals will benefit from a national settlement regarding JUUL vaping products.
Morrisey urges consumers to be safe during holiday season
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office is urging consumers to exercise caution this holiday season as part of its Holiday Consumer Protection Week.
Morrisey continues fight against fentanyl
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General continues to call for more action to curb the growth of and the use of fentanyl into the state and nation.
Man says CAMC doctors wrongly told him they removed his ruptured appendix
CHARLESTON – A Fayette County man says CAMC doctors didn’t remove his ruptured appendix even though they told him they had done so.
Two attorneys accuse law firm of not fully paying them
HUNTINGTON – Two attorneys have filed wage and payment lawsuits against a Huntington law firm.
Ohio County employees file three lawsuits about wage and payment issues
WHEELING – Ohio County employees have filed three lawsuits alleging improper wage and payment issues.
Hummel receives public admonishment from state Judicial Investigation Commission
CHARLESTON – The circuit court judge who pulled out a gun during a hearing has been publicly admonished by the state Judicial Investigation Commission.
Morrisey leads brief supporting challenge to corporate average fuel standards
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is leading a coalition of eight states in filing an amicus brief in support of a multistate challenge to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's corporate average fuel economy standards.
Morrisey, other AGs critical of Biden VA abortion rule
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey recently joined a coalition of 15 attorneys general in a letter to Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough challenging a new rule providing access to abortions and abortion counseling at Department of Veterans Affairs facilities for veterans and CHAMPVA beneficiaries.
Morrisey praises federal ruling striking down horseracing rules act
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey praised a recent 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Ruling that found the Horseracing Integrity Safety Act unconstitutional.
Moore criticizes new Biden ESG rule for retirement plans
CHARLESTON – West Virginia State Treasurer Riley Moore has criticized a new U.S. Department of Labor rule that gives investment managers broader discretion to consider Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors in retirement plan products.
Morrisey, other AGs ask UPS, FedEx to clarify gun purchase tracking policies
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined 17 other state attorneys general in asking UPS and FedEx to clarify new policies that allow them to track firearm sales.
Charleston attorney settles college closing case for $3.1 million
CHARLESTON – A Charleston attorney has settled a class-action college closing case in Indiana for $3.1 million.
Attorney says she's relieved judge who displayed gun in court resigned
CHARLESTON – The attorney who says a circuit court judge pulled a gun out during a hearing says she is relieved he has resigned.
Man's estate blames CAMC for releasing mentally ill brother before fatal shooting
CHARLESTON – The estate of a man who was killed by his brother has sued CAMC, blaming the hospital for releasing the shooter who suffered from severe mental illness.
Huntington City Council approves final settlement with firefighters
HUNTINGTON – Huntington City Council has voted to approve the final settlement regarding holiday pay issues with a group of current and former firefighters.