News from February 2021
Morrisey pushes a dozen TV providers to reject call to censor conservative news programming
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has written a letter urging 12 cable, satellite and streaming companies to reject pressure from two members of Congress to remove certain conservative news networks from their viewing offerings.
Defending West Virginia against Biden overreach
We will continue to watch the president closely and in doing so defend America so West Virginia and our country can reach their full potential.
Former employee says Fayette school board fired her for taking prescription medication
FAYETTEVILLE — A woman is suing the Fayette County Board of Education after she says she was terminated for taking a prescription medication.
Woman sues radiologist, Greenbrier Clinic for terminal cancer misdiagnosis
BECKLEY — A woman whose terminal cancer went undiagnosed is suing a radiologist and clinic for their alleged failure to assess, diagnose and treat her.
AG's office reaches $320K Medicaid fraud settlement with Grant Memorial Hospital
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's has reached a settlement of more than $300,000 with an in-state hospital accused of improperly billing Medicaid from 2014 to 2016.
Kanawha family court judge believes circuit judge's order is unconstitutional
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha family court judge has asked the state Supreme Court if a local administrative order by a chief circuit judge negates a statewide trial court rule adopted by the Supreme Court itself.
Any intermediate appellate court should include first review of all family court decisions
Family disputes that end up in court can be ugly. But no one can deny their prevalence or their importance.
After work accident, man blames Precision Pipeline for permanent injuries because of faulty medical response
MOUNDSVILLE – A Wheeling man says a company’s improper handling of his on-the-job injury has left him unable to walk and work.
Student files another lawsuit against WVU for injuries from PRT rockslide incident
MORGANTOWN – Another lawsuit has been filed blaming West Virginia University for damages caused by a February 2020 rockslide involving a school-owned transport system.
State Senate again passes bill to create intermediate court of appeals
CHARLESTON – The state Senate has passed a bill to create an intermediate court of appeals.
Elderly Charleston woman blames Kroger after shattering her leg outside West Side store
CHARLESTON – An elderly Charleston woman says she fractured her leg when she fell because of a hazard outside a Kroger grocery store.
Circuit judge denies Diocese's motion to dismiss sexual abuse case
NEW CUMBERLAND – A circuit judge has denied a motion by the Catholic Church to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Weirton man who claims he was sexually abused as a child by a priest.
AG's office warns consumers of COVID-19 vaccine scam
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has received a number of calls from consumers who claim to have received suspicious calls related to the COVID-19 vaccine.
Man sues Dunbar, officer for injuries from traffic stop, assault
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County man says the City of Dunbar and one of its officers caused him severe physical pain.
Former employee sues Gestamp West Virginia for discrimination
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing Gestamp West Virginia for discrimination.
Group says state Senate bill about COVID immunity is too broad, overreaching
CHARLESTON – A West Virginia group committed to protected the 7th Amendment right to jury trial says the state Senate’s COVID-19 immunity bill is too broad and could take away citizens’ rights.
EPA takes another step toward newer, more stringent guidelines for PFAS
WASHINGTON – The Environmental Protection Agency is moving closer to issuing new regulations on polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS.
AG's office reminds consumers to research tax preparation services
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is reminding consumers to be cautious and to protect personal information when preparing and filing their taxes for the April 15 deadline, particularly because some tax preparers offer remote assistance due to COVID-19.
Couple sues boating company for failure to properly care for boat
CHARLESTON — A Nicholas County couple claims Trojan Landing Marine Inc. failed to properly winterize their boat and caused it to fall into disrepair.
AFP-WV, state lawmakers urge others to support Hope Scholarship bill
CHARLESTON — Americans for Prosperity - West Virginia urged lawmakers to pass the Hope Scholarship bill that will give families, students and educators flexibility with education savings accounts.