News from June 2020
Sponaugle won't seek recount in AG primary; Petsonk to face Morrisey in fall
CHARLESTON – San Brown Petsonk officially will face off against incumbent Republican Attorney General Patrick Morrisey in this fall's general election.
WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice signs order allowing low-contact outdoor sporting events, in-person high school graduation ceremonies
Gov. Jim Justice joined West Virginia health leaders and other officials for his latest daily press briefing regarding the State’s COVID-19 response.
Federal judge dismisses former museum director's discrimination suit
HUNTINGTON — A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit against the Huntington Museum of Art alleging a former employee suffered discrimination and a hostile work environment.
Morrisey congratulates Kids Kick Opioids contest winner, a Mercer Co. fourth grader
CHARLESTON — The winner of this year's Kids Kick Opioids contest is a fourth-grade student from Lashmeet/Matoaka Elementary School in Mercer County.
Mother of injured WVU student blames crosswalk construction companies
MORGANTOWN — The mother of a West Virginia University student who was struck by a vehicle who ran a red light is suing the companies who constructed a crosswalk instead of a pedestrian bridge.
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Issues Statement for Juneteenth
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey issued a statement in honor of Juneteenth.
FLAHERTY SENSABAUGH BONASSO PLLC: 2020 Celebration of the USLAW NETWORK Women’s Connection Announced
The Celebration of the USLAW NETWORK Women’s Connection – July 2020 is a month-long focus on the female attorneys, their female in-house legal decision-maker clients, and corporate partners who are critical to the success of USLAW NETWORK.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF WEST VIRGINIA: Department of Justice Observes the 15th Annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
U.S. Attorney Bill Powell joined Attorney General William P. Barr and the entire Department of Justice in observing the 15th Annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey: Know the Signs of Elder Abuse, Exploitation
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey emphasized the importance of protecting seniors from abuse and fraud in recognition of this week’s observance of World Elder Abuse Day.
Morrisey applauds decision to uphold Navigable Waters Protection Rule
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey praised a decision by California federal court to uphold the Trump administration's Navigable Waters Protection Rule.
Commission has yet to certify results for magistrate election
The Kanawha County Commission has yet to certify the results of a magistrate division that includes a candidate who is the defendant in several discrimination lawsuits and caused a social media uproar with a recent Facebook post.
Petsonk barely grabs Democratic AG nod; Sponaugle not sure if he’ll seek recount
CHARLESTON — With all counties accounted for, Sam Brown Petsonk will be the Democratic candidate for the attorney general race in November, having a 145-vote lead against Isaac Sponaugle.
Woman says she was injured after tripping on damaged Kroger cart return rack
WHEELING – A Marshall County couple says the wife suffered injuries when she tripped over a damaged cart return rack at a Wheeling grocery store.
Morrisey joins Texas, other states in asking Supreme Court to stay lower court pipeline order
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey partnered with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and 16 other states to ask the U.S. Supreme Court to stay a court order that affects the construction of an oil and gas pipeline.
Morrisey: Federal incompetence cost West Virginian lives
We believe drug manufacturers should have to justify requests for increases by showing that increased demand is not attributable to diversion or abuse. We urge the DEA to develop a concrete, data-driven methodology to account for diversion.
Woman files suit after tripping, injuring herself at Raleigh County cemetery
SUMMERSVILLE – A Raleigh County woman says she ended up paying more than her respects following a trip to a Beckley cemetery … to the tune of more than $50,000 in medical bills.
Mining unions want MSHA to issue coronavirus protections for miners
CHARLESTON — Two unions have filed a petition with a federal appeals court against the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) asking for protection against the contraction of infectious diseases for union miners.
Since when do lawyers engage in free speech?
The Prevention of Deceptive Lawsuit Advertising and Solicitation Practices Regarding the Use of Medications Act is a good law, long overdue – and, needless to say, opposed by the abusers it targets, who, suddenly and preposterously, have decided to present themselves as defenders of free speech.
Charleston man says new Silverado he purchased is a lemon
CHARLESTON – A Charleston man says a new 2018 Chevrolet Silverado he purchased is a lemon.
Supreme Court says Harpers Ferry contested votes should count
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals found that four votes in a Harpers Ferry election that were contested should count.