News from 2021
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey To Hold Town Hall
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey will hold a town hall with citizens in the Mid-Ohio Valley to better understand the concerns of West Virginians.
Morrisey threatens lawsuit against Biden for 'uptick' in fentanyl coming to state
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General is bothered by “a dramatic uptick” in the amount of fentanyl coming into the state, and he says he might end up suing the Biden administration over it.
Virginia-based bank calls Justice's lawsuit against it a 'delay tactic'
BECKLEY – One of the financial institutions being sued by Gov. Jim Justice, his family and his businesses says the lawsuit is nothing more than a stall tactic.
Federal judge denies motion involving ARPA funds
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — A federal court judge denied a motion brought by 13 states to stop the enforcement of the American Rescue Plan Act.
Man sues rehab facility for pressure sores
FAYETTEVILLE — A man is suing Montgomery General Elderly Care Center for injuries during his stay at the facility.
Coal miner, wife sue companies for faulty respirators
PINEVILLE — A Wyoming County couple is suing 3M Company alleging faulty respirators caused him to develop a lung disease.
Couple sues companies, drivers for car accident
FAYETTEVILLE — A couple is suing several companies and employees for injuries sustained from a car accident.
Architectural firm sues West Virginia Building for breach of contract
HUNTINGTON — An architectural and engineering firm is suing The West Virginia Building alleging that the building and its owner owe more than $300,000 for renovations.
Class action alleges Nationstar violated state Consumer Credit and Protection Act
WHEELING — A woman filed a class action against NationStar Mortgage alleging West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act (CCPA) violations.
Couple sues Ford for defective truck
PINEVILLE — A couple is suing Ford Motor Company for a defective vehicle.
Widow blames lifeguard issues at Tri-County YMCA for husband's death
WINFIELD – A Putnam County widow claims improper lifeguard staffing, equipment and training at the Tri-County YMCA is the reason her husband died.
Frontier sues subcontractors for failure to complete work
PETERSBURG — Frontier West Virginia is suing Wilson Communications and Kramer Communications for negligence.
Marion County eighth-grader wins AG office's Kids Kick Opioid contest
CHARLESTON — An eighth-grade student's artwork has won Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's Kids Kick Opioids contest.
Couple sues General Motors for defective vehicle
PINEVILLE — A Pineville couple is suing General Motors alleging it failed to conform a vehicle to its warranty.
Morrisey officially rejects Purdue Pharma bankruptcy plan
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey says he will vote against confirming Purdue Pharma’s bankruptcy plan.
Defense argues Cabell, Huntington treatment programs are covered; no additional funds needed
CHARLESTON – During the last day of testimony in the landmark opioid trial, the defense’s argument shifted to Cabell County and the City of Huntington’s ability to effectively cover treatment programs through federal government grants and that the governments should be able to continue to do so.
Poore to head Big 12 Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education
MORGANTOWN — West Virginia University Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Meshea L. Poore recently was named the new president of the Big 12 Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education.
Morrisey boasts of his record during recent U.S. Supreme Court term
A day before Major League Baseball's All-Star Game, West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is boasting his position prevailing in six of eight cases before the U.S. Supreme Court during its most recent term, which closed earlier this month.
Owner of haunted attraction sues state for canceling 2020 season
HUNTINGTON — The owner of The Haunted Majestic, a haunted, floating barge attraction that was shuttered for the 2020 season is suing the state, alleging that it didn't have the right to shut down his attraction.
Bank sues company for $144,000 loan in default
WILLIAMSON — Sterling National Bank is suing Davis Contracting & Excavating alleging that the company failed to pay more than $140,000 on a loan.