News from 2016
AG's office helps stop Ponzi scheme in northern panhandle
WHEELING — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey says his office was involved in breaking up a Ponzi scheme that bilked investors of millions.
Morrisey leads push for U.S. SC review of school bathroom case
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey said Oct. 12 he is leading a 21-state coalition urging the U.S. Supreme Court to review and strike down a high-profile case regarding transgender rights.
State Supreme Court says foundation isn’t exempt from property tax
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has ruled that University Healthcare Foundation is not exempt from property taxes because it is not primarily and immediately used for charitable purposes.
Attorney General's office sues two contractors for consumer violations
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has filed two suits against separate Kanawha Valley Contractors he says violated the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act. The suits were filed against Anderson’s Handyman Service LLC and its managers, Gregory Anderson and Stephanie Anderson; and Walter D.
If Blankenship can be railroaded, so can you
In two weeks, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond will hear arguments on former Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship's appeal of his misdemeanor conviction for conspiracy to willfully violate mine safety standards.
West Virginia sees slight improvement in business index
MORGANTOWN -- A slight uptick in the Mountain State Business Index (MSBI) could signal a resurgence of economic growth in West Virginia.
Paulson selected as Henry Toll Fellow
LEXINGTON — Robert Paulson, general council at the West Virginia Department of Administration, has been selected to participate in the Council of State Governments’ (CSG) Henry Toll Fellowship Program.
Former secretary sues employer, manager and supervisor
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County woman is suing a West Virginia trucking business, manager and supervisor, alleging age discrimination and wrongful termination.
Patient blames Logan County medical center for injuries
LOGAN — A patient is suing a Logan County hospital, alleging the defendant's negligence led to the plaintiff's injuries.
Customer blames tree stand distributor, manufacturer for injuries
FAYETTEVILLE — A Fayette County man is suing tree stand distributor and manufacturer, alleging the defendants' negligence caused the plaintiff to be injured in a fall.
Aluminum plate manufacturer allege scrap buyers owe $215,000
RIPLEY — An aluminum plate manufacturer is suing West Virginia scrap buyers, alleging breach of contract in failing to pay more than $215,000.
Automobile dealership alleges former employee owes $22,000
LOGAN — A Chapmanville Toyota dealership is suing a former employee, alleging failure to comply with contractual obligations.
Latest Reynolds ad draws criticism from Morrisey's campaign, wife
CHARLESTON – The latest television ad from Doug Reynolds’ campaign is drawing criticism from incumbent Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s campaign and from Morrisey’s wife.
Woman sues Maryland Health Care System for damages
MARTINSBURG – A woman is suing Maryland Health Care System after she claims it said she owed money that she did not.
Couple sues New River Community & Technical College for professor’s harassment
BECKLEY – A couple is suing New River Community & Technical College after they claim a professor sent inappropriate pictures and text messages.
CALA releases 'Dirty Dozen' list; WVAJ says that isn't the full story
CHARLESTON – Personal injury lawyers have put in more than $1 million into statewide election campaigns, according to a legal reform group.
Employee accuses Fireside Grille owners of discrimination
WINFIELD — A Putnam County woman is suing he owners of a restaurant, alleging racial discrimination, sexual harassment and wrongful termination.
Our fight against an unchecked bureaucracy
CHARLESTON — Did Congress give the EPA the power to make states like West Virginia change the way we get our electricity?
Clean Power Plan won't do anything for the climate
Dear Editor, Judges considering arguments against the Obama administration's Clean Power Plan (http://wvrecord.com/stories/511013695-federal-court-hears-arguments-in-epa-clean-power-plan-case) must recognize that the rules will have no measurable impact on climate.
National Right To Work Foundation files another amicus brief defending W.Va. law
CHARLESTON – National Right to Work Foundation staff attorneys have filed another amicus brief supporting the state's motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought by 10 state unions.