News from July 2020
Pittsburgh couple files suit after woman fell on Wheeling Island casino sidewalk
WHEELING – A Pittsburgh couple blames Wheeling Island Gaming after the woman injured herself on a casino sidewalk.
Raleigh, Monongalia judicial centers close for the week because of positive Coronavirus tests
CHARLESTON – Two county judicial centers – Raleigh and Monongalia – are closed this week because of Coronavirus cases in the buildings.
WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Justice orders U.S. and State flags to be flown at half-staff on Monday, July 20, in honor of former state legislator Shirley Love
Gov. Jim Justice has issued a proclamation, ordering all United States and West Virginia flags at the Capitol Complex and all state-owned facilities in Fayette County be displayed at half-staff, from dawn to dusk on Monday, July 20, 2020, in commemoration of the distinguished life and service of former state legislator Shirley Love.
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Partnership Nets $800K in Disability Fraud Savings Amid COVID-19 Shutdowns
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s disability fraud partnership generated more than $800,000 in savings during the most recent quarter, despite coronavirus shutdowns that impacted investigations throughout the state.
Judge signs order certifying class in W.Va.-American Water case about 2015 Dunbar leak
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha Circuit Judge has granted class-action certification in a case against West Virginia American Water Company regarding a 2015 leak.
AG's office seeks shutdown of plumber operating without a license
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has filed a lawsuit seeking to shut down a Northern Panhandle home improvement contractor who operated a plumbing business without a license.
Egg supplier denies AG's claims it engaged in unfair practices by raising wholesale prices at start of pandemic
Company says it "took extraordinary steps" to ensure continued supply of high-quality eggs to customers in the face of an unprecedented increase in demand and costs caused by the pandemic.
Three more Kanawha County legal system employees test positive for Coronavirus
CHARLESTON -- Three more Kanawha County employees from offices associated with the legal system have tested positive for Coronoavirus.
Morrisey, bipartisan coalition urge VA to rethink change in veterans claims process
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a bipartisan coalition of 42 state and territory attorneys general in urging the federal government to rescind changes that could unnecessarily delay benefits already earned by our nation’s veterans.
Woman says jail, medical staff didn't provide proper care to late daughter
CHARLESTON – The mother of a woman who died in the Western Regional Jail blames officials for not providing her with proper care.
West Virginia AG alleges egg supplier dramatically increased prices at start of pandemic
The office has received more than 1,000 inquiries involving alleged price gouging, landlord-tenant issues, event/travel cancellation and other matters related to the Coronavirus pandemic.
WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Justice announces $2.9 million in Justice Reinvestment Initiative grant awards for 2020
Gov. Jim Justice announced that he has awarded $2,921,858 in Justice Reinvestment Initiative grant funds to 16 projects.
AG's office urges caution during last-minute tax filing
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is encouraging consumers to take their time filling out tax information in order to avoid any missteps as the Wednesday, July 15, filing deadline quickly approaches.
Emails show Jenkins talked to JIC about Douglas ads, but he still says he didn't initiate contact
CHARLESTON – The television ads haven’t ran for nearly two months, but they won’t seem to go away.
AG disability fraud partnership nets $800K in savings amid Coronavirus shutdowns
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office's disability fraud partnership generated more than $800,000 in savings during the most recent quarter, even with Coronavirus shutdowns that affected investigations throughout the state.
End the CFPB’s frivolous Navient lawsuit
This is a clarion call for accountability and bipartisanship in the pursuit of genuine consumer protection. The CFPB Director Kathy Kraninger should apply her new accountability to take control of a misguided and failing case foisted upon her by Rob Cordray and end it.
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey, Secretary of State Warner Announce Guilty Plea In Voter Fraud Case
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, U.S. Attorney Bill Powell and Secretary of State Mac Warner announced that a mail carrier has admitted to federal charges in the alleged manipulation of absentee voter requests.
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey, Bipartisan Coalition Urge VA To Rethink Change in Veterans Claims Process
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey joined a bipartisan coalition of 42 state and territory attorneys general in urging the federal government to rescind changes that could unnecessarily delay benefits already earned by our nation’s veterans.
DINSMORE & SHOHL LLP: Webinar Series: Eliminating Bias: Does Title VII Prohibit Discrimination on the Basis of Sexual Orientation - Webinar 3: What the SCOTUS Decision means to Employers and the LGBTQ+ Community
In one of the more hotly debated decisions of 2020, the Supreme Court’s decision on Title VII will potentially give a definitive answer to whether federal protections against sex discrimination implicitly prohibit sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination, and is likely to provide clarity to employers that have faced conflicting decisions from various federal courts around the country.
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Urges Caution During Last-Minute Tax Filing
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey encourages consumers to take their time filling out tax information in order to avoid any missteps as the Wednesday, July 15, filing deadline quickly approaches.