News from December 2021
Father of slain Charleston police officer files petition seeking his part of estate
CHARLESTON – The father of a Charleston police officer killed last year in the line of duty has file a petition to determine if he is eligible to be a beneficiary of her estate.
Family of man killed in Belle chemical explosion files wrongful death suit
CHARLESTON – The wife of a Putnam County man who died in a chemical plant explosion last December has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against his employer and the owners of the facility.
Attorney General Morrisey Underscores Need To Guard Children from Identity Theft During Holidays
Attorney General Morrisey Underscores Need To Guard Children from Identity Theft During Holidays.
Juvenile Justice Commission Celebrates Tenth Anniversary
Juvenile Justice Commission Celebrates Tenth Anniversary.
Gov. Justice: West Virginia sets yet another state record for lowest unemployment rate ever
Gov. Justice: West Virginia sets yet another state record for lowest unemployment rate ever.
Manchin says he can't support Build Back Better Act, draws fire from Biden
WASHINGTON – Sen. Joe Manchin says he can’t support the Biden administration’s “massive” Build Back Better legislation, drawing ire from President Biden and other Democrats.
AG's office urges consumers to know return policies before buying that special gift
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office is encouraging consumers to know store policies when purchasing holiday gifts that may need to be returned.
Estate settles fatal shooting case by Roane sheriff's deputy for $700K
CHARLESTON – A federal lawsuit regarding the fatal shooting of a Roane County man by a deputy sheriff has been settled.
Manchin's stance against Build Back Better continues to draw attention in D.C., W.Va.
WASHINGTON –Joe Manchin’s hesitation to support President Biden’s Build Back Better Act continues to draw attention to West Virginia’s Democratic senator.
Judge rules Morgantown civilian police review board is illegal
MORGANTOWN – A circuit judge has put an end to an ordinance that would allow the creation of a civilian police review board for the City of Morgantown.
State sends notice of legal action following payroll service cyberattack
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Auditor J.B. McCuskey has sent a letter of notice to the company that provides payroll services after it was the victim of ransomware attack last weekend.
Judge will reconsider firefighters' objection in Morgantown holiday pay case
MORGANTOWN – A circuit judge is “back at the summary judgment stage” after admitting he didn’t properly consider objections made by attorneys for Morgantown’s firefighters in a holiday pay case.
Former teacher, administrator says school system discriminated, retaliated against her
GRAFTON – A former Taylor County teacher and school administrator says she was a victim of gender discrimination and retaliation by the county school board and the female superintendent.
You can’t Build Back Better with hidden taxes!
U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) has a better understanding of inflation than the average layman and is speaking out about the dangerous inflationary potential of the Build Back Better Act.
Couple sues GrubHub for child's injuries after driver hit her on her bike
PRINCETON — A couple is suing GrubHub alleging an employee of the delivery service hit their four-year-old who was riding her bike.
Case dismissed after professor sues WVU, Potomac State academic dean for discrimination
CLARKSBURG — A woman was suing the West Virginia University Board of Governors claiming that she was discriminated against while working at Potomac State College.
Mother, daughter sue Montana Sky for denial of right to redeem property
CHARLESTON — A lawsuit was filed against Montana Sky alleging is deprived them of their property without due process of law.
Supreme Court says law firm's publishing of audio recordings was covered by First Amendment
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals found that a law firm did not engage in illegal conduct when it published a recording provided to the firm by the mother of a special education student.
Supreme Court reverses decision regarding new paycheck protection law
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that a circuit court abused its discretion in a case involving the state government and unions.
Morrisey-led coalition files opening brief in energy case against EPA
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is leading a coalition of 19 states have filed an opening brief in its landmark case against the Environmental Protection Agency at the U.S. Supreme Court.