News from August 2022
Former bus driver accuses school board of discrimination, retaliation
PHILIPPI — A man is suing the Barbour County Board of Education alleging he was discriminated and retaliated against.
Attorney General Morrisey Co-Leads Letter Protesting Anti-Semitic Business Practices By ESG Ratings Firm
Attorney General Morrisey Co-Leads Letter Protesting Anti-Semitic Business Practices By ESG Ratings Firm.
Three McDowell County residents accuse deputies of racial profiling
BLUEFIELD – Three Black residents are accusing three members of the McDowell County Sheriff’s Department of “unlawful and outrageous” racial profiling.
Ghanaian National Ordered to Pay $156,073 in Restitution for Role in Romance Fraud Scheme
Ghanaian National Ordered to Pay $156,073 in Restitution for Role in Romance Fraud Scheme.
Bank says Justice, company owes more than $3.5 million on loans
CHARLESTON – A bank has filed a lawsuit against Gov. Jim Justice and one of his companies, saying three loans totaling more than $10 million were not fully paid.
Thunder in the Mountains college tennis event set for next month
CHARLESTON — Charleston attorney Rusty Webb is using his love for his community to sponsor a tennis tournament to expose kids in the area to non-traditional sports.
Roger Hanshaw Named "Lawyer of the Year" for Environmental Law
Roger Hanshaw Named "Lawyer of the Year" for Environmental Law.
Woman blames poor jail medical care for man's death from sepsis
CHARLESTON – A woman has filed a lawsuit saying inadequate medical care from jail staff led to the death of the father of her children.
Former Trump adviser accuses attorney of contempt in trust case
WHEELING — A petition for contempt has been filed in Ohio Circuit Court regarding a former adviser to President Donald Trump.
15 Bowles Rice Lawyers Named to 2023 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch List
15 Bowles Rice Lawyers Named to 2023 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch List.
Man accuses Charleston attorney of not filing civil lawsuit in timely manner
CHARLESTON – A Charleston attorney has been accused of negligently handling a case by not filing a civil complaint before the statute of limitations expired.
Man says flawed DHHR investigation cost him his job
CHARLESTON — A man is suing the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources alleging a flawed investigation caused him to lose his job.
Woman says Eastbrook Center caused family member's wrongful death
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing Eastbrook Center for the death of her mother.
Woman says Mineral County Commission wrongfully terminated her employment
KEYSER — A woman is suing the Mineral County Commission claiming she was terminated from her employment based on her age.
State files lawsuit against Kroger alleging dual role in opioid crisis
WINFIELD – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office has filed a civil lawsuit accusing Kroger of helping fuel the state’s opioid crisis.
16 Dinsmore Attorneys Named Best Lawyers® 2023 "Lawyer of the Year"
16 Dinsmore Attorneys Named Best Lawyers® 2023 "Lawyer of the Year".
Morrisey talks about ESG issues, opioid litigation and Inflation Reduction Act
MARTINSBURG — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey spoke on a variety of topics during a Wednesday press conference from his office’s Eastern Panhandle Consumer Protection Office.
Mother sues Benwood, YMCA for son's injuries from city pool
MOUNDSVILLE — A woman is suing the YMCA and the City of Benwood alleging her young son was injured at Benwood Pool during summer camp.
Woman sues former employer for retaliation, unlawful termination
HUNTINGTON — A woman is suing Wexford Health Sources alleging she was terminated from her employment wrongfully.
44 Bowles Rice Lawyers Named to 2023 Best Lawyers List
44 Bowles Rice Lawyers Named to 2023 Best Lawyers List.