News from 2021
W.Va. Chamber poll shows most voters oppose Legislature taking active COVID role
CHARLESTON – A new poll released by the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce finds that four out of five voters in West Virginia see COVID-19 and the new Delta variant as a serious issue.
Man sues substance abuse program for therapist's harassment
CHARLESTON — A man is suing Ten-Up Ministries and a therapist who caused him harm while he was participating in a substance abuse program.
Man sues Cabell Huntington Hospital for injuries from fall
HUNTINGTON — A man is suing Cabell Huntington Hospital alleging he was injured while at the hospital.
Sponaugle files intent to sue Justice for not complying with residency requirement
CHARLESTON — Former House of Delegates member Isaac Sponaugle has sent a certified letter with an intent to sue Gov. Jim Justice for continuing to fail to abide by an agreement that he must reside in the state's seat of government in Charleston.
Charleston city council member Bailey dies in accident
CHARLESTON — A Charleston city councilman has died after an accident Wednesday night.
24 state AGs urge Biden to reverse course on vaccine mandate
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a 24-state letter urging President Biden to reconsider the vaccine mandate that, if imposed, the letter’s authors vow to challenge in court.
Warner urges Manchin to oppose 'bad' new voting rights legislation
CHARLESTON -- West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner is urging Senator Joe Manchin to oppose the Freedom to Vote Act, which he calls "nothing more than a watered-down version of H.R. 1, the so-called ‘For the People Act.’"
Couple sues property owner, logging company for damage
HUNTINGTON — A Huntington couple is suing a property owner and a login company that they alleging they are responsible for property damages.
Insurance company sues businesses, individuals over fire
WILLIAMSON — Scottsdale Insurance Company is suing Coalfield Lumber alleging it and others need to settle differences regarding a fire.
DOJ wants Justice companies to comply with consent decree
CHARLESTON — The U.S. Department of Justice wants West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice and his coal companies to comply with a consent order to which he previously promised to address environmental violations.
Biden’s New COVID-19 Action Plan and Proposed OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard: What Does It Mean For Private-Sector Employers?
Biden’s New COVID-19 Action Plan and Proposed OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard: What Does It Mean For Private-Sector Employers?
COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice urges vaccinations as state surpasses hospitalization records; pays tribute ahead of 20th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice urges vaccinations as state surpasses hospitalization records; pays tribute ahead of 20th anniversary of 9/11 attacks.
Attorney General Morrisey Praises Withdrawal of Biden ATF Nominee
Attorney General Morrisey Praises Withdrawal of Biden ATF Nominee.
Attorney General Morrisey Issues Opinion Raising Constitutional Concerns about Mandates, Passports
Attorney General Morrisey Issues Opinion Raising Constitutional Concerns about Mandates, Passports.
AG's office files suit against Kanawha County used car dealer
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office recently sued a Kanawha County used car dealer it accused of selling unsafe vehicles amid a pattern of allegations that violates various facets of the state’s consumer protection laws.
Morgantown firefighters amend holiday pay complaint, seek $1 million more
MORGANTOWN – Firefighters have filed an amended complaint against the City of Morgantown adding more claims of past lost wages that total more than $1 million.
Danielle Waltz Appointed Chair of DRI's Construction Law Committee
Danielle Waltz Appointed Chair of DRI's Construction Law Committee.
Democrats are stuck with election law they passed themselves
“This policy has been in state code for the past 29 years, without objection from either political party or any elected official,” comments former state Republican Party Chairwoman Melody Potter. “Republican presidential candidates have won West Virginia every election since 2000, which positions them first on the ballot.
Courtland files another lawsuit against Union Carbide for pollution into Kanawha River
CHARLESTON — The Courtland Company has filed another lawsuit against Union Carbide Corporation seeking for it to cease and desist from allowing pollutants to leach into navigable waters.
Woman sues logging company for wrongfully timbering her property
WINFIELD — A woman is suing Crisenbery Logging for wrongfully timbering her property.