News from April 2021
WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: In accordance with President Biden’s proclamation, Gov. Justice orders all U.S. and State flags to remain at half-staff in honor of former U.S. Vice President Walter Mondale
In accordance with President Joe Biden’s proclamation, Gov. Jim Justice has issued a proclamation ordering that all United States and West Virginia flags on all State-owned facilities throughout all of West Virginia remain displayed at half-staff until the day of interment for former United States Vice President Walter Frederick Mondale, of Minnesota.
WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Justice approves over $1.9 million for two Roads To Prosperity projects in Wayne County
Gov. Jim Justice announced that he has approved more than $1.9 million for two Roads To Prosperity projects to correct a pair of serious slides on highly-traveled roads in Wayne County: one on Spring Valley Drive and another on West Virginia Route 37 at the intersection of Vernicks Road.
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Gives Detailed Response to Biden Climate Plan
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey provided a detailed critique Friday of President Biden’s plan to cut greenhouse emissions, a strategy the Attorney General contends will lead to significant job loss, as well as cause energy costs and the prices of American-made goods to soar.
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Objects to Purdue Pharma's $7B Bankruptcy Plan
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, with expressed support from 18 counties and 64 municipalities as well as pledged support from dozens of others, filed a formal objection Friday to a portion of Purdue Pharma’s bankruptcy plan, which the company recently filed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE DISTRICT OF NORTHERN WEST VIRGINIA: Acting U.S. Attorney promotes 20th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Acting U.S. Attorney Randolph J. Bernard is asking all residents in the Northern District of West Virginia to rid their homes of unwanted and used medications easily and safely.
Widow sues insulation company, manufacturer after barrel explosion caused husband's death
WILLIAMSON – The wife of a late Mingo County man has sued a Kentucky insulation company and a manufacturer after a barrel exploded and killed him.
Woman says Joe Holland Chevrolet fired her based on her sex
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County woman is suing Joe Holland Chevrolet alleging she was wrongfully terminated from her employment because she is a woman.
Man sues nursing home for sister's death from COVID-19
CHARLESTON — A man is suing Riverside Health and Rehabilitation Center for his sister's death from COVID-19.
Man sues Chase Bank for breach of contract
CHARLESTON — A man is suing JPMorgan Chase for breach of contract when he alleges it failed to timely credit his account when fraud occurred.
Woman sues business for sidewalk in disrepair
NEW CUMBERLAND — A woman is suing 3101 Main Street LLC after she was injured on a sidewalk in front of its place of business.
Morrisey critical of Biden's plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is strongly criticizing President Joe Biden’s call to cut greenhouse gas emissions at least 50 percent by 2030.
Kudos to the governor and state Legislature for curbing over-naming
West Virginia is a terrific state, with abundant resources and a resourceful population, but we’ve got to stop letting ourselves be hog-tied by the results of predatory litigation. Think how prosperous we might be if we stood up for our rights and the rights of the business owners who serve us!
Man says drug testing center wrongly said he failed a drug test
CHARLESTON — A Powellton man is suing LNK LLC after he claims they mishandled his urine specimen and wrongly said he failed a drug test.
Man sues surgeon, Wheeling Hospital for surgical mistakes
WHEELING — A man is suing Wheeling Hospital and a surgeon after he claims his knee surgery was not properly performed.
Appalachian Power says Armstrong Utilities owes nearly $200,000 in fees
CHARLESTON — Appalachian Power Company says Armstrong Utilities failed to pay nearly $200,000 as terms of a joint-use agreement.
Justices affirm ruling, say state employees aren't owed money from payroll switch
CHARLESTON — The state Supreme Court has ruled a senior status circuit judge was correct in granting summary judgment to the state by rejecting an appeal from five state employees who claimed they were shortchanged by a payroll cycle change.
Circuit judge dismisses writ of prohibition against Mingo magistrate judge
WILLIAMSON — Mingo Circuit Judge Miki Thompson dismissed a writ of prohibition filed against Mingo Magistrate Judge Jim Harvey alleging erroneous rulings in a case.
Federal judge partially denies motion for protective order, still sides with Union Carbide
CHARLESTON — A federal just partially denied Union Carbide's motion for a protective order in a 2019 case alleging the company's secret landfill contaminated ground and surface water.
Lobbyist, state education department settle lawsuit
CHARLESTON — A federal lawsuit against top education officials alleging they tried to get a lobbyist fired has been settled and the lawsuit dismissed.
Attorney seeks sanctions against another attorney, law firm for 'character assassination'
CHARLESTON – An attorney has asked a circuit judge to bring sanctions against a law firm and another attorney who he says assassinated his character with false statements about his work ethic.