News from April 2017
AG's office urges residents to be cautious in final days of tax season
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office is reminding consumers to take their time filling out tax information to avoid any missteps as the April 18 filing deadline quickly approaches.
Huntington resident accuses wound center of confidentiality breach
A patient is suing RestorixHealth LLC, also known as St. Mary's Regional Wound Center, citing alleged breach of fiduciary duty and confidentiality.
Couple accuse radiologists of medical malpractice
A husband and wife are suing Drs. Timothy Conner and Jaime Salvator, who are radiologists, alleging that insufficient measures were taken to prevent patient injuries and negligence.
Injured visitor sues apartment complex owner
A guest who was visiting a tenant at Pikeview Manor Ltd. is suing the apartment complex owner, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent serious injuries.
Building contractor accused of breach of contract
A husband and wife are suing Grace Contracting LLC, a building contractor, citing defects in a home the company built for the couple.
Car buyers sue Ford, alleging warranty violation
Two consumers are suing Ford Motor Co., citing alleged breach of implied and express warranties after purchasing a Ford Focus in 2014.
State Republican leaders praise confirmation of Gorsuch to U.S. Supreme Court
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and other Republicans praised the U.S. Senate's confirmation of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Federal court judge grants partial summary judgment in Volvo lawsuit
ROANOKE, Va. – A federal court has granted Volvo Trucks North America’s motion for partial summary judgment in a lawsuit over the disputed sale of truck dealerships in Maryland, West Virginia and Virginia.
Morrisey hails passage of bill requiring opioid education in schools
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey applauds both the House of Delegates and the state Senate for passing legislation that will require county boards of education to implement opioid awareness and prevention programs into their curriculum.
Federal bankruptcy court to issue final decision on Crossings Mall Bridge construction
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Health care providers blamed for patient's death
HUNTINGTON — A family member is suing Huntington health care providers, alleging their negligence caused a patient's death.
WVU Law initiative focuses on Appalachia legal issues
MORGANTOWN – The West Virginia University College of Law has launched an initiative designed to address “the most pressing legal challenges and barriers faced by Appalachians.”
Family member blames medical care providers for man's death
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County woman is suing medical care providers, alleging their negligence led to the death of a relative.
West Virginia Law Review symposium focuses on ties between law and technology
MORGANTOWN – A recent symposium hosted by the West Virginia Law Review brought together legal scholars from across the country with the Law Review, students and attorneys in the community to discuss technology and the Fourth Amendment, according to the Law Review’s editor-in-chief.
McKinley, others meet with Trump to discuss opioid epidemic
WASHINGTON – A recent discussion with President Trump and members of his administration marked the latest public effort West Virginia U.S. Rep. David McKinley has taken to fight the nation's opioid epidemic.
State Supreme Court selects Loughry to four-year term as Chief Justice
CHARLESTON – Allen H. Loughry II has been selected to serve as Chief Justice of the West Virginia Supreme Court for a four-year term. It's the first time a Chief Justice will serve four consecutive years since 1888. Since then, the chief justice has been elected by the Supreme Court to serve a one-year term, with a few of justices serving two years in a row.
RAGA releases digital ad thanking Morrisey for backing Gorsuch
CHARLESTON – The Republican Attorneys General Association has released a digital advertisement thanking Attorney General Patrick Morrisey for supporting Judge Neil Gorsuch for U.S. Supreme Court justice.
Man accuses Outback Steakhouse of discrimination, wrongful termination
HUNTINGTON – A man is suing Outback Steakhouse of Florida LLC after he claims he was discriminated against and his employment was wrongfully terminated.
Two lawsuits filed against physician for alleged misdiagnoses
MORGANTOWN – Two lawsuits have been filed against a Monongalia County physician after they claim they were misdiagnosed.
Continental Motors accused of price gouging
BECKLEY – Continental Motors Inc. and Continental Motors Services Inc. have been named in a lawsuit alleging price gouging.