News from 2021
Manchin's stance on filibuster vitally important, legal expert says
CHARLESTON – Now that the compromise voting rights legislation championed by Sen. Joe Manchin has been defeated, one election law expert says Manchin’s stance on the filibuster becomes even more important.
Former employees sue MarkWest for failing to properly pay them
HUNTINGTON — Two former inspectors are suing MarkWest Energy Partners alleging the defendant violated the Fair Labor Standards Act by failing to pay them overtime.
Woman says State Farm failed to pay out house fire claim
PRINCETON — A woman is suing State Farm Fire & Casualty Company alleging it failed to pay out her house fire claims.
W.Va. joins six states in suit requiring COVID vaccine for federal contractors
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has joined six other states in filing a complaint against President Joe Biden and many federal agencies within the Administration in response to the COVID-19 vaccination requirement placed on federal contractors.
Bailey Glasser Adds Liz Stryker to Catastrophic Personal Injury Group
Bailey Glasser Adds Liz Stryker to Catastrophic Personal Injury Group.
Jackson Kelly Recognized by Leadership Council on Legal Diversity as a Top Performer
Jackson Kelly Recognized by Leadership Council on Legal Diversity as a Top Performer.
Attorney General Morrisey Warns of Faith-Based Scams
Attorney General Morrisey Warns of Faith-Based Scams.
Flaherty Sensabaugh Bonasso Welcomes New Associate
Flaherty Sensabaugh Bonasso Welcomes New Associate.
Supreme Court Admits Lawyers as of October 28, 2021
Supreme Court Admits Lawyers as of October 28, 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.