News from 2021
Letter from former Republican official calls Unger's magistrate appointment illegal
CHARLESTON – The former chairman of the Wood County Republican Executive Committee says a recent Eastern Panhandle judicial appointment is illegal.
Morrisey, other AGs support Senate efforts to protect children using social media
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a group of 52 attorneys general in supporting efforts by a U.S. Senate committee to protect the wellbeing of children — particularly their mental health — while they use social media.
Woman receives shock while playing video poker at Mardi Gras Casino & Resort
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman says she was shocked while visiting the Mardi Gras Casino & Resort, but it unfortunately wasn’t because she hit the jackpot.
Wyoming County couple says Gilbert funeral home, employee mishandled body of stillborn son
WILLIAMSON – A Wyoming County couple says a Gilbert funeral home and one of its employees mishandled the body of their stillborn son.
Former Marshall cheerleader sues Huntington, officer for excessive force; defendants want case dismissed
HUNTINGTON — In a lawsuit filed by a Marshall University student against the City of Huntington over alleged excessive force by an officer, the city alleges that it and the officer have qualified immunity and want the lawsuit dismissed.
Woman says Locomote Express driver sexually assaulted her during delivery
PINEVILLE – A Wyoming County woman has sued Locomote Express after she says one of its former drivers sexually assaulted her.
Attorney General Morrisey Opinion Distinguishes Legal Roles of Local Health Boards, Officers
Attorney General Morrisey Opinion Distinguishes Legal Roles of Local Health Boards, Officers.
Supreme Court Admits Lawyers
Supreme Court Admits Lawyers.
Backstage worker says ice skater portraying 'Moana' character Maui hit him with a boat
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County man says a skater portraying Maui from the animated film “Moana” hit him with a boat during a 2020 Disney on Ice performance.
Attorney General Morrisey to Host Morgantown, Fairmont Town Halls
Attorney General Morrisey to Host Morgantown, Fairmont Town Halls.
Partner Michelle Salter Joins Dinsmore in Morgantown, Expands Firm’s National Immigration Practice
Partner Michelle Salter Joins Dinsmore in Morgantown, Expands Firm’s National Immigration Practice.
Steptoe & Johnson’s Michelle Teppo Elected to Lead National Association of Lease and Title Analysts
Steptoe & Johnson’s Michelle Teppo Elected to Lead National Association of Lease and Title Analysts.
Woman says landlord won't move her, daughter out of sewage-flooded apartment
CHARLESTON – A Charleston woman says her landlord refuses to allow her and her daughter to move to another apartment despite it having been flooded with sewage this summer.
Woman sues after falling on South Charleston street
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing the city of South Charleston claiming she was injured when she fell on a city street.
AG opinion distinguishes legal roles of local health boards and officers
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has issued an opinion distinguishing the legal authorities of local health officers and boards of health.
BAM Trucking says Lexington Coal failed to pay for services
CHARLESTON — BAM Trucking is suing Lexington Coal Company alleging it failed to pay more than $55,000 owed for services.
Mr. Manchin went to Washington
Sen. Joe Manchin could be the man who saves the filibuster, but will he? We sure hope so. We want our senior senator to fight for what his constituents believe in and support, just like Senator Smith did. After all, Smith was doing his constituents' bidding, not that of his party.
Woman sues CAMC doctor didn't recognize stroke symptoms
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing Charleston Area Medical Center claiming the physician she saw did not recognize her stroke symptoms.
Woman says Valley Center supervisor created hostile work environment
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing Valley Center alleging a supervisor caused a hostile work environment.
W.Va. Chamber backs federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
CHARLESTON – The president of the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce says his group supports the passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.