News from 2019
Reviving the non-delegation doctrine means restoring the separation of powers
CHARLESTON – Beginning in earnest since the New Deal in the 1930s, Congress has created an unfathomable amount of executive agencies and tasked them with filling in the details of unfinished legislation. Today, executive agencies are given large swaths of authority — and money — to regulate nearly every aspect of our daily lives. Agency rulemaking has replaced congressional lawmaking at the expense of democratic accountability
Charleston attorney helps 60 Rainelle students attend WVU basketball game
CHARLESTON — A Charleston attorney who helped raise $2,000 for students at Rainelle Elementary School two months ago continues to find ways to help the students at the school — this time by helping 60 of them visit West Virginia University.
WEST VIRGNIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Shares Tips for Wise Holiday Giving
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey encouraged consumers to think before they open their wallet for just any charity this holiday season.
WEST VIRGNIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Underscores Need To Guard Children from Identity Theft
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey warned consumers to watch for identity theft this holiday season, especially when it comes to children using digital devices.
WEST VIRGNIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Encourages Careful Consideration of Holiday Pet Purchases
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey urged those considering a holiday pet to watch for deceitful offers as they choose a companion that best fits their family or situation.
Consumer alleges Joe Holland Chevrolet did not disclose vehicle's prior damage
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County Chevrolet dealer is facing a suit after a Roane County woman claims it sold her a defective Chevrolet Traverse.
Fairmont man alleges some Capstone Restaurant Group locations are not ADA compliant
CLARKSBURG – A Fairmont man with cerebral palsy who uses a wheelchair has initiated a proposed class action against a restaurant group alleging several of its restaurant establishments do not have compliant accessibility in their parking lots and paths of travel.
Man claims Hamlin insurance agency, Nationwide misrepresented his underinsured motorist coverage
HUNTINGTON – A Huntington man injured in a 2016 vehicle accident alleges a Hamlin insurance agency and Nationwide both misrepresented his underinsured motorist coverage prior to his settling his claim with State Farm.
Former Moundsville Housing Authority assistant director alleges she was wrongfully terminated
MOUNDSVILLE – The former assistant director of the Moundsville Housing Authority claims after cooperating with a HUD Office of Inspector General's investigation and witnessing alleged improper activity, that she was terminated without cause.
Keyser man alleges he paid contractor more than $5,000 to work on project that was never started
KEYSER – A Keyser man claims a contractor he paid more than $5,000 for supplies and to remove and replace a masonry wall never showed up to work on the project or delivered the supplies.
Cabell, Huntington opioid cases one step closer to being sent back to West Virginia
CLEVELAND – The cases filed by Cabell County and the City of Huntington against opioid distributors are one step closer to be being heard in a West Virginia federal court.
Looking to oust Morrisey, Sponaugle files to run for Attorney General in 2020
CHARLESTON — Delegate Isaac Sponaugle has filed papers to run for Attorney General.
Justice files petition for writ of prohibition in residency case
CHARLESTON — Lawyers for Gov. Jim Justice filed a writ of prohibition with the West Virginia Supreme Court on Friday in the case against him over his residency.
State sued by estate of Southern Regional inmate beaten to death by three other inmates
CHARLESTON – The estate of former Southern Regional Jail inmate has sued the state Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation, saying the man was beaten to death by three other inmates less than 24 hours after he was jailed earlier this year.
Lawsuit against Walmart over gift cards removed to federal court
HUNTINGTON – A lawsuit filed against Walmart alleging issues with a high-dollar store gift card has been removed to federal court.
Former Kanawha Hospice worker claims she was told to stop 'talking black' to patients
CHARLESTON – An African-American woman who worked for Kanawha Hospice alleges she was told to stop "talking 'black'" to patients and fired for voicing concerns regarding patient safety.
Former Nitro Construction office manager claims she was fired for having depression, anxiety
WINFIELD – A woman alleges she was fired by a Nitro company because of her mental illness.
Dunbar Center faces wrongful death suit filed by daughter of late resident
CHARLESTON – The Dunbar Center nursing and rehab facility in Kanawha County is facing a wrongful death suit filed by the daughter of a former resident who alleges its negligence caused the resident's death.
Chateau Grove Senior Living faces suit over allegations of negligence over resident's care
HUNTINGTON – A Pritchard man has filed a suit against a Barboursville nursing facility and another medical facility over allegations they failed to provide a resident with adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Kentucky coal miner alleges defective respirators caused his lung disease
WAYNE – A Kentucky man alleges the respirators he used while working as a coal miner in both Kentucky and West Virginia were defective and allowed dust to leak in, causing his lung disease.