West Virginia Attorney General
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WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey's Disability Fraud Unit Eclipses $18.5 Million in Savings
Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s disability fraud partnership continued a record-breaking pace in the second quarter, generating $2.24 million in projected savings from April to June – more than any quarter since its start in West Virginia. -
AG says McKesson money will go toward fighting drug epidemic
CHARLESTON – A bipartisan House of Delegates group has asked Attorney General Patrick Morrisey to hold funds from the recent McKesson Corporation drug settlement so the money can be appropriated by the Legislature to combat the state’s drug epidemic. A Morrisey spokesman said that is the office's plan. -
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Welcomes Bishop Brennan, Hopes Transition Brings Renewed Transparency
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey issued the following statement welcoming Bishop Mark Brennan as the new leader for the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston. -
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Announces Equifax Claims Process Now Open
Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced West Virginia consumers affected by the massive Equifax data breach can now file claims as part of a $425 million consumer restitution fund. -
Morrisey announces highest quarterly savings in disability fraud unit
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced his disability fraud partnership generated $2.24 million in projected savings from April through June, which is the most of any quarter since it began. -
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey, Broad Coalition Secure $600M Equifax Settlement
Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced a greater than $600 million multistate settlement with Equifax following a data breach that put more than 730,000 West Virginians at risk for identity theft and financial fraud. -
Equifax claims process now open to consumers affected by data breach
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office says consumers affected by the Equifax data breach now can file claims as part of a $425 million consumer restitution fund. Eligible consumers must submit restitution claims online or by mail before Jan. 22, 2020. -
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey: Bransfield Punishment ‘Only One Step’ Toward Full Transparency
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey issued the following statement in light of Pope Francis’ discipline of Michael J. Bransfield, former bishop for the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston. -
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Stands Up for National Guardsmen Back Pay, Employment
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a 24-state effort to protect National Guardsmen from losing their jobs, pay and benefits after serving their communities on state active duty. -
Morrisey announces state will get $2.4 million from Equifax settlement
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced a settlement with Equifax for a security breach that will bring millions in restitution to West Virginians. -
Morrisey calls Pope Francis' punishment of Bransfield 'only one step' in effort for transparency
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey believes former Bishop Michael Bransfield punishment by the Catholic pope is one step toward full transparency. -
AG joins coalition standing up for national guardsmen
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey joined a bipartisan 24-state effort to protect national guardsmen from losing their jobs, pay and benefits after serving active duty. -
Hearing held on motion to dismiss in FOIA case against Department of Commerce
CHARLESTON — A hearing was held Wednesday in a case involving a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request filed by a West Virginia attorney in an attempt to find out how RISE program funds were used after the 2016 floods. -
Attorney General announces prescription drug disposal site at state Capitol
CHARLESTON — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has collaborated with the capitol police to introduce a prescription drug disposal site at the state capitol, which will allow individuals to safely dispose of expired and unwanted medications. -
Morrisey files amicus brief in U.S. Supreme Court case
CHARLESTON —West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey filed an amicus curiae brief in a case currently before the U.S. Supreme Court involving property owners, farmers and energy producers. -
AG's office wins $76,000 judgment for consumers against contractor who violated consumer protection act
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey won a judgment in the amount of $76,000 against a contractor who violated the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act. -
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Affirms Concealed Carry Recognition with Virginia, Six Other States
West Virginia Attorney General issued the following announcement on July 12.Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced his office has affirmed concealed carry recognition with Virginia and six other states. -
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Wins $76K Judgment Shutting Down Contractor
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey won a $76,000 judgment that also orders a home improvement contractor cease any work as a contractor. -
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Fights For More Affordable Health Care, Reiterates Support For Covering Preexisting Conditions
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey continued his fight Tuesday for more affordable health care options that benefit more people, including those with preexisting conditions. -
Morrisey joins coalition to fight for healthcare
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey joined a coalition of 18 other states to include more affordable healthcare options for the benefit of more people.