News from October 2017
W.Va., 11 other states reinforce support banning sanctuary cities
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry are leading a multistate coalition in reinforcing support for the right of individual states to prohibit sanctuary cities within their borders.
Production company asks judge to dismiss Murray suit against John Oliver
MOUNDSVILLE – Partially Important Productions is asking Marshall Circuit Judge Jeffrey D. Cramer to dismiss Bob Murray’s lawsuit against John Oliver and his HBO show.
Partnership nets ninth drug trafficking conviction
WHEELING – A Wheeling man pleaded guilty Oct. 5 to trafficking cocaine in the state’s Northern Panhandle, making it the ninth conviction credited to a partnership between West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and Acting U.S. Attorney Betsy Steinfeld Jividen.
Jenkins: Schumer 'not welcome here in West Virginia'
CHARLESTON –U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer is coming to West Virginia next month for a Democratic fundraiser.
AG's office takes faith-based plan to fight opioids to Eastern Panhandle
CHARLESTON — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey will travel to the Eastern Panhandle to continue a faith-based initiative aimed at empowering religious groups across the Mountain State in the fight against substance abuse.
AG's office reaches $100,000 prescription settlement with Kmart
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has announced a $100,000 settlement to resolve a dispute with K-Mart, pushing total settlements in the broader case to more than $7.9 million.
Man sues Capitol City Broadway for nightclub attack
CHARLESTON – A man is suing Capitol City Broadway after he claims he was attacked at a nightclub. Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company was also named as a defendant in the suit.
Three lawsuits filed against McDonald’s for sexual harassment
CHARLESTON – Three lawsuits have been filed against McDonald’s after the plaintiffs claim they were sexually harassed by a co-worker.
Two Cunningham Energy appeals dismissed
CHARLESTON – Two appeals filed by Cunningham Energy in two separate employment matters have been dismissed.
Virginia man sues Anthony Pit & Lagoon for car accident
CHARLESTON – A Waynesboro, Va., man is suing Anthony Pit & Lagoon after he claims one of its employees caused him injuries in a car accident.
Supreme Court says claim for disability benefits rightfully closed
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that the Summers County Board of Education rightfully closed a claim for temporary total disability benefits for a kitchen worker who injured her back in 2015.
Woman sues Garrison Property & Casualty Insurance for breach of contract
CHARLESTON – A woman is suing Garrison Property & Casualty Insurance Company after she claims it breached its contract with her by denying a claim.
Two lawsuits filed against New Beginnings Drug Treatment Center for failing to timely pay final wages
CHARLESTON – Two lawsuits have been filed against New Beginnings Drug Treatment Center for failing to pay the plaintiffs’ final wages in a timely manner.
Consumers claim Active Medical collection calls invaded privacy
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County couple alleges that a debt collector has harassed them with calls.
Property owner claims Encompass Insurance has failed to pay benefits for fire loss
CHARLESTON – A Charleston property owner is seeking damages from his home insurer after a fire destroyed the residence.
W.Va. House speaker makes pitch to Amazon for HQ2 site
CHARLESTON – Amazon is looking at the possibility of building a second headquarters, and a West Virginia lawmaker wants the Mountaineer State to be considered.
Justice files dissenting opinion in right-to-work case
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals Justice Robin Jean Davis has issued a dissenting opinion in the state’s right-to-work case filed by Attorney General Patrick Morrisey.
U.S. Supreme Court refuses to hear appeal from Nicholas County judge
CHARLESTON – The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear the appeal of Nicholas Circuit Court Judge Stephen O. Callaghan. On Sept. 25, the Supreme Court, the Supreme Court justices considered hearing arguments. They denied the petition on Oct. 2.
Man alleges injuries after item fell on him at Lowe's store
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County man alleges he was injured at a home improvement store in the county when an item fell on him.
Attorney says G&G Builders owes him more than $100,000
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County attorney claims that a Scott Depot corporation failed to pay him for legal services.