News from July 2022
Newspaper delivery person sues couple for threatening him with a gun
CHARLESTON —A newspaper delivery person who was accused of selling drugs has filed a lawsuit against the couple who accused him and threatened him with a loaded firearm.
16 states file lawsuit against ATF for new regulation
CHARLESTON — West Virginia joined 16 other states in a lawsuit against the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives regarding the regulation of gun parts.
Greear recuses himself from Hope Scholarship case
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals Chief Judge Dan Greear recused himself from the Hope Scholarship appeal and another judge has been named to hear the case in his place.
Gov. Justice #5 highest approval rating in nation
Gov. Justice #5 highest approval rating in nation.
Woman says Thomas Health won’t hire her because she’s unvaccinated
CHARLESTON — Thomas Health System is being sued by a woman whose employment offer has been put in limbo because she isn’t able to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Dunlow resident says Neptune refused to resolve flood insurance claim
WAYNE — A Dunlow woman says Neptune Flood Insurance Services refused to resolve her insurance claim after a flood, which was a breach of contract.
Attorney General Morrisey Files Notice of Appeal of Preliminary Injunction on Abortion Law, Appeal Brief and Motion to Expedite Proceedings
Attorney General Morrisey Files Notice of Appeal of Preliminary Injunction on Abortion Law, Appeal Brief and Motion to Expedite Proceedings.
Federal judge grants injunction against horse racing rules in two states
CHARLESTON — A federal judge in Louisiana granted a preliminary injunction against horse racing rules in West Virginia and Louisiana.
Charleston Area Medical Center sued for vocal cord injury
CHARLESTON — A woman says Charleston Area Medical Center caused her to suffer a vocal cord injury due to negligence.
Gov. Justice: Workers Compensation insurance rates drop for 18th straight year, more good news for West Virginia businesses
Gov. Justice: Workers Compensation insurance rates drop for 18th straight year, more good news for West Virginia businesses.
Company sues West Virginia American Water for constant water leaks
CHARLESTON — J.H. Tomblin Fence Co. Inc. and its owner are suing West Virginia American Water alleging a water leak caused disruptions at a business.
Morrisey files appeal of Hope Scholarship injunction
CHARLESTON — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey filed an appeal from an injunction against the Hope Scholarship Act on Tuesday, asking the court to overturn a Kanawha circuit judge's preliminary and permanent injunction.
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Morrisey files formal notice of appeal on state's abortion law
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey formally filed a notice of appeal of a preliminary injunction on the state's abortion law.
Kanawha County judge grants order enjoining state from implementing Hope Scholarship
CHARLESTON — An order was granted in Kanawha Circuit Court enjoining the state from implementing the Hope Scholarship program.
Attorney General Morrisey Issues Statement Following Biden’s Climate Change Remarks
Attorney General Morrisey Issues Statement Following Biden’s Climate Change Remarks.
Appellate court gives new life to foster care lawsuit
CHARLESTON — The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals revived a lawsuit in federal court alleging the state failed to protect foster children.
Scheduling order filed in appeal regarding state abortion law
CHARLESTON — A scheduling order has been filed in an appeal to the West Virginia Supreme Court regarding the state's abortion law.
Attorney General Morrisey Warns Against Price Gouging during State of Emergency
Attorney General Morrisey Warns Against Price Gouging during State of Emergency.
Guns are a-blazin' in this legal shootout!
If you’re looking for a good old-fashioned shootout (hopefully one that doesn’t include more guns), stay tuned here. We’ll keep covering this modern-day gunfight at the W.V. Corral as best we can.