News from March 2021
W.Va. AG isn't sure he'll sign off on Purdue Pharma $7 billion bankruptcy plan
CHARLESTON -- West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey says he wants to do what’s best for the state, and he doesn’t know if that means signing off on Purdue Pharma’s $7 billion bankruptcy plan.
Federal court dismisses former teacher's free speech lawsuit
HUNTINGTON — A former Cabell County teacher's lawsuit that was filed after she was fired for racially charged Twitter posts on her personal account five years ago has been dismissed by a federal judge.
Former employee says Thomas Health discriminated against her based on her age
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing Thomas Health Systems for wrongful termination.
Couple says Lereta LLC made a false report that put their home in jeopardy
WHEELING — A West Virginia couple claims Lereta LLC violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Morrisey pushes back against 'overreaching' SEC disclosure initiative
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is pushing back against efforts that would force companies to make policy statements unrelated to their financial performance, an unconstitutional requirement that he argues would serve a political agenda and trample upon free speech. The Attorney General expressed his concern Thursday in a letter to U.S.
Morrisey not happy with U.S. Treasury response to tax cuts question
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey said he is not satisfied with the U.S. Treasury Secretary’s response to his joint effort with other states to seek confirmation that the most recent COVID-19 stimulus bill does not strip states of their well-established authority to tax or not tax their citizens.
State Supreme Court says clerk's office was wrong to impose a fee for citizens to take their own photos of documents
CHARLESTON - The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that an imposed fee of $1-per-page does not include photographs taken by individuals that are members of the public.
Woman sues Bob Evans for gender bias, alleges pay discrepancies
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing Bob Evans after she claims she was subjected to a hostile work environment and gender bias.
Former attorney who fled the country sentenced to home confinement
CHARLESTON — A former Charleston attorney William M. Lester Jr. was sentenced to home confinement for one to three years after he pleaded guilty to fraud charges.
Ohio man says Cabela's defamed him
WHEELING — An Ohio man is suing Cabela's alleging that it and the Ohio County Sheriff's Department defamed him.
Biden and DEA could clash on crime, marijuana, open borders
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - President Joe Biden hasn’t identified a candidate for permanent director of the Drug Enforcement Administration and it may be a long time before he does. The agency responsible for prosecuting the nation’s war on drugs is trapped on its own political battlefield as it faces criticism over its failure to contain the spread of deadly opioids while continuing to enforce a federal ban on marijuana that is opposed by White House officials and politicians on the left and right.
Former employee sues Advance for wrongful termination
CHARLESTON — A man is suing Advance Stores Company alleging wrongful termination and violations of the West Virginia Human Rights Act.
Dallas company claims Cunningham Energy failed to pay more than $20,000
CHARLESTON — Towerstone Inc. claims Cunningham Energy LLC owes more than $20,000 it failed to pay for goods and services.
Raleigh County man sues family court judge following search of his home
BECKLEY – A Raleigh County family court judge already disciplined for civil rights violations now has been named in a federal lawsuit following a search of a man’s home following a post-divorce contempt proceeding.
Opioid judge threatens pharmacies with bankruptcy if they don't settle
CLEVELAND (Legal Newsline) - As multidistrict litigation swamps federal courts, the judge overseeing the multibillion-dollar opioid MDL demonstrated why plaintiff lawyers love the strategy so much: Because it is extremely effective at extracting settlements from the companies they sue.
Morrisey warns West Virginia consumers of increase in Social Security scam calls
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is urging consumers to be cautious and protect their personal information following a recent increase in Social Security scam activity.
Woman says Charleston physician unnecessarily did testosterone therapy
CHARLESTON — An Ohio woman is suing a Charleston physician for injuries sustained from testosterone therapy.
Mother sues Cabell board of education for son's injuries from aide
HUNTINGTON —An unnamed woman is suing the Cabell County Board of Education for injuries sustained by her minor child by a special needs aide.
Insurance company sues architectural firm for structural damages
CHARLESTON — An insurance company is suing ZMM Architects & Engineers for damages sustained by a church it insured.
Man sues Congo Corporation, others for injuries to his hand while working on a barge
NEW CUMBERLAND — A man is suing Congo Corporation for injuries sustained from a work-related accident.