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Woman says she was sexually harassed by Sharpe Hospital co-worker
CHARLESTON – A former employee of the state Department of Health and Human Resources says she was a victim of sexual harassment while working at the William R. Sharpe Jr. Hospital.
National groups file amicus brief in Cabell, Huntington opioid appeal
RICHMOND, Va. — Two national public health groups recently filed an amicus brief in support of Huntington and Cabell County's appeal of a federal court ruling in their opioid public nuisance verdict.
House resolution targets embattled family court judge for impeachment
CHARLESTON – A resolution has been introduced asking the House Judiciary Committee to investigate allegations of impeachable offenses against a Raleigh County family court judge.
Woman says she was attacked by male patient at Sharpe Hospital
CHARLESTON – An Ohio woman is suing the state Department of Health and Human Resources after she says she was attacked by a male patient at a psychiatric hospital.
W.Va.-led coalition wins American Rescue Plan Act appellate victory
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has announced a West Virginia-led coalition had secured a key victory in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit in Atlanta.
Second lawsuit filed team accuses hotel manager of racial discrimination
CHARLESTON – A second lawsuit has been filed related to a group of youth cheerleaders who claim they were victim of racial discrimination by a South Charleston hotel.
Morrisey, other AGs filed brief against VA’s abortion rule
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in support of a Texas nurse who says the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs shouldn’t be able to force her to participate in any abortion-related services.
Parents file civil suit against man sentenced for sexually assaulting, abusing daughter
WELLSBURG – The parents of a young girl have filed a civil lawsuit against a man who has been sentenced for sexually assaulting and abusing the girl.
Morrisey announces $83 million opioid settlement with Walgreens
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has announced a settlement has been reached between his office and Walgreens for $83 million.
Appeals court vacates ruling against Parkways Authority over Turnpike toll fees
RICHMOND, Va. – A federal appeals court has sent a case involving administrative fees for people who don’t pay West Virginia Turnpike tolls back to district court.
Morrisey joins in letter to proxy advisory firms about concerns with ESG voting guidelines
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a 21-state coalition in writing a letter to two of the nation’s largest proxy advisory firms about concerns with how environmental, social and governance considerations affect the firms’ proxy voting recommendations and conflict with the financial interests of their clients.
Woman's estate blames Highland Hospital, staff for her suicide
CHARLESTON – The estate of a Putnam County woman blames Highland Hospital and staff members for negligent care, resulting in the woman’s suicide.
Woman says she was fired after business owner wrongly told customers she had COVID
CHARLESTON – A woman claims she was wrongfully terminated from her job after the owner and other employees falsely told customers she had tested positive for COVID-19.
Man says he fell from Cabela's tree stand that was similar to recalled product
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County man says he was severely injured after his tree stand purchased at Cabela’s failed despite a similar stand had been recalled for safety issues.
Man claims he was wrongfully fired while on COVID leave, accused of stealing company vehicle
HUNTINGTON – A Cabell County man says he was wrongfully terminated while on COVID-19 medical leave and falsely accused of stealing a company vehicle.
Morrisey blasts new federal rule on pistol braces
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is criticizing the Department of Justice’s release of a final rule governing pistol stabilizing braces.
State sends first Hope Scholarship payments to student accounts
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Treasurer Riley Moore has announced the first Hope Scholarship payments have been made to student accounts and can be used to pay for authorized educational services.
Real estate agent accuses Old Colony of sex, gender discrimination
WINFIELD – A real estate agent accuses her former employer of sex and gender discrimination.
Cemetery named in another lawsuit for placing remains in wrong crypt
CHARLESTON – A cemetery company is named in yet another lawsuit claiming it placed the remains of a woman in a mausoleum crypt that had been purchased by others.
Woman blames spa for botched breast augmentation
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman claims a botched breast augmentation at a spa left her with permanent scarring and disfigurement.