News from October 2021
Morrisey cheers U.S. Supreme Court decision to hear EPA challenge
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is praising a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to consider the state's challenge to a ruling by the appeals court that allowed the Environmental Protection Agency to have what he says is nearly unlimited authority that could devastate coal mining and increase energy costs.
Preserve the filibuster!
The “Freedom to Vote Act” would not protect the integrity of elections or preserve the rights of legitimate voters. If a filibuster is the only way to stop it, then filibuster it.
Judge orders attorney to be removed as trustee, wants financial documents by next week
WHEELING – A circuit judge has ruled in favor of a former adviser to President Donald Trump who had asked the court to enforce a settlement agreement in a civil lawsuit about the division of assets related to her divorce.
Parent sues hospitals for physician's negligence
MOUNDSVILLE — The father of a young girl is suing Reynolds Memorial Hospital and West Virginia University Medical Corporation claiming a physician was negligent.
Fayette County Commission sues Insurance Company of North America for contamination
FAYETTEVILLE — The Fayette County Commission is suing the Insurance Company of North America alleging contamination.
Standing firm on the Second Amendment
I will not allow the far left to run roughshod over our citizens’ gun rights. If President Biden follows through on his overbroad and far-reaching proposals, we will take swift legal action.
Morrisey leads 21-state coalition asking Supreme Court for firm definition of 'waters of the United States'
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is leading a group of 20 other state attorneys general in seeking a clear definition of “waters of the United States” from the U.S. Supreme Court in what he says is the ultimate interest of protecting states’ sovereignty over water and land within their borders.
Woman sues construction companies for defective manufactured home
FAYETTEVILLE — A woman is suing Thompson Construction Group alleging breach of contract.
Couple sues Coal-Mac for work-related injury
WILLIAMSON — A Kentucky couple is suing Coal-Mac claiming deliberate intent after the husband suffered a work injury in 2019.
AG’s office warns about faith-based charity scams
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office is warning consumers to be cautious when responding to charitable solicitations from houses of worship or other faith-based charities.
Woman says Nail City Inspections breached its contract with her
MOUNDSVILLE — A woman is suing Nail City Inspections alleging it breached its contract with her.
Couple sues MN Carrier for car accident
FAYETTEVILLE — A couple is suing MN Carrier and one of its employees for a car accident that caused them both property damage and medical expenses.
Labor unions take Paycheck Protection Act law to state Supreme Court
CHARLESTON – Labor unions have asked the state Supreme Court to overturn legislation that they say is meant to harm the unions financially.
Man accuses Lendmark Financial of consumer credit violations
WILLIAMSON — A man is suing Lendmark Financial Services of West Virginia alleging the defendant violated the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act (CCPA).
Judge refuses mistrial in key opioid case despite jury shenanigans
CLEVELAND (Legal Newsline) - The judge overseeing a landmark opioid lawsuit against the nation’s largest pharmacy chains refused to declare a mistrial after a juror performed her own research on a topic plaintiff lawyers raised in cross-examination and shared her results with the rest of the jury.
New Remote Technology Project to Provide Safe Access in Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Cases to Begin in Kanawha
New Remote Technology Project to Provide Safe Access in Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Cases to Begin in Kanawha.
Remote program to help victims of domestic violence, sexual assault expands to Kanawha County
CHARLESTON – A pilot program to allow victims of domestic violence and sexual assault access the court system without being in the same room as their assailants has expanded to Kanawha County.
Man sues Police and Sheriff Support Alliance for TCPA violation
WHEELING — A man is suing the Police and Sheriff Support Alliance alleging it violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act when it called him when he was on the National Do Not Call Registry.
Freelance reporter sues Cabell officials for denying access to records
HUNTINGTON — A South Charleston freelance reporter is suing Cabell Circuit Clerk Jeffrey Hood and Cabell County Prosecutor Sean "Corky" Hammers alleging they denied him access to court records and documents.
Former WOWK sports anchor blames CAMC, doctor for injuries following gall bladder surgery
CHARLESTON – A former WOWK-TV sports anchor says a Charleston Area Medical Center physician failed to properly diagnose an injury resulting from gallbladder surgery, causing further injuries.