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AG's office urges residents affected by severe storms to watch out for scammers
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office is urging residents faced with damage following the line of storms that brought strong winds and heavy rain in certain parts of the state to be cautious when hiring a contractor to make repairs. -
All hail the newest Knight of the Golden Horseshoe!
Remember a few years ago when Gov. Jim Justice promised the state a rocketship ride? We didn’t know he meant we'd be taken for a ride as we suffer from spiraling inflation and gas prices that continue to skyrocket. Prosperity, indeed. -
Where there’s culpability, there also should be accountability
We cannot bring back the lives lost to the opioid epidemic, but our efforts will allow the money to start coming in to address the underlying issues brought about by this menace. We can target resources to those who need it most. -
Attorney General Morrisey Announces Putnam County Student as Statewide ‘Kids Kick Opioids’ Winner
Attorney General Morrisey Announces Putnam County Student as Statewide ‘Kids Kick Opioids’ Winner. -
Father says jail medical staff ignored signs before daughter's suicide
CHARLESTON – The father of an inmate blames the lack of medical care she received in jail led to her suicide. -
Chambers USA Recognizes Nelson Mullins' Attorneys and Practices in its 2022 Guide
Chambers USA Recognizes Nelson Mullins' Attorneys and Practices in its 2022 Guide. -
Putnam County student wins statewide ‘Kids Kick Opioids’ contest
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has announced a Putnam County student as the statewide winner of this year’s Kids Kick Opioids contest. -
Car painter sues 18 companies for contracting Parkinson's disease
CHARLESTON — A man is suing 18 companies for causing him to contract Parkinson's disease. -
Woman says missed diagnosis led to husband's death
HUNTINGTON – A Cabell County woman blames Cabell Huntington Hospital and a nurse practitioner there for a missed diagnosis that led to her husband’s death. -
After a total of 18 years in prison, two brothers file wrongful conviction lawsuit
HUNTINGTON – Two brothers who spent a total of 18 years in prison for a murder they didn’t commit are suing government and law enforcement officials for their wrongful convictions. -
Nelson Mullins Recognized by PitchBook in Q1 2022 as Top 10 Most Active in US, Among Other Rankings
Nelson Mullins Recognized by PitchBook in Q1 2022 as Top 10 Most Active in US, Among Other Rankings. -
Couple says 5-year-old daughter sexually assaulted by 12-year-old under DHHR supervision
MORGANTOWN – A Marion County couple blames the state Department of Health and Human Resources for a 5-year-old girl being sexually assaulted by a 12-year-old boy under DHHR supervision. -
U.S. Attorney Will Thompson Presents 2022 Law Enforcement Awards
U.S. Attorney Will Thompson Presents 2022 Law Enforcement Awards. -
Lawsuit says jail staff ignored man's alcohol withdrawal symptoms, led to his death
CHARLESTON – The estate of a former inmate says obvious signs of alcohol withdrawal were ignored by jail staffers leading to the man’s death. -
Couple asks for entry of default against defendant who hasn't responded to complaint
CHARLESTON — A motion for entry of default against a defendant in a lawsuit alleging property damage. -
State opioid trial ends with record $161.5 million settlement with Teva, Allergan
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey on May 25 announced to the Kanawha Circuit Court the state had reached a tentative $161.5 million settlement with opioid suppliers Teva Pharmaceuticals and Allergan, accused of causing an epidemic. -
Great-granddaughter working to honor one of Charleston's first Black attorneys
CHARLESTON – The great-granddaughter of one of Charleston’s first Black attorneys is working to have him recognized for his contributions to the Kanawha Valley and the state. -
Misdiagnoses by CAMC staff led to man's death, widow claims
CHARLESTON – The estate of a Kanawha County man says misdiagnoses by several CAMC staffers over 18 months led to his death. -
Admonished circuit judge stands by decision to jail two correctional officers for contempt
CHARLESTON – A McDowell County circuit judge who was admonished by the state Supreme Court for briefly jailing two correctional officers for contempt and having them strip searched stands by his decision, saying he was trying to protect an inmate. -
State attorney accuses defense witness of being opioid industry mouthpiece and dishonest
CHARLESTON – An attorney for the state of West Virginia attempted to pin down an expert defense witness, accusing him of being a pro-opioid-industry hireling and also less than honest on his resume in a trial accusing drug makers of causing an epidemic.