News from March 2022
Federal judge denies handful of motions in Huntington opioid case
CHARLESTON — Federal Judge David Faber denied a handful of motions for judgment on partial findings in an opioid lawsuit filed by the city of Huntington against opioid manufacturers that went to trial last July and is still awaiting a verdict.
Another woman says she was sexually harassed at Toyota plant; company seeks dismissal
WINFIELD – Another woman says she was sexually harassed and retaliated against while working at the Toyota Motor Manufacturing plant in Putnam County.
Attorney General Morrisey Announces Dismissal of Open Meetings Lawsuit against House of Delegates
Attorney General Morrisey Announces Dismissal of Open Meetings Lawsuit against House of Delegates.
Justice makes formal request to JVAC for new names for intermediate court to replace Nickerson
CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice is asking for a new list from the West Virginia Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission to fill a seat on the West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals left by Don Nickerson, who withdrew from the seat last week.
UPDATE: Woman says she found live mouse in her McDonald's Mocha Frappe, restaurant denies claim
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman says she had a surprise in her McDonald’s order, but it wasn’t a toy in a Happy Meal.
State Supreme Court to hear arguments at WVU
MORGANTOWN — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals will hear arguments next week at the West Virginia University College of Law in Morgantown.
W.Va. joins 20 states challenging mask mandate on transportation
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, along with 20 other states, joined a lawsuit challenging the federal government’s mask mandate on airplanes and other public transportation, seeking to have the mandate removed.
Attorney General Morrisey Visits in Eastern Panhandle with Students and Business Leaders
Attorney General Morrisey Visits in Eastern Panhandle with Students and Business Leaders.
Woman sues Apex Pipeline for family member's injuries
WINFIELD — A woman is suing Apex Pipeline Services for injuries sustained by her family member.
Federal judge dismisses one Wayne County bus garage suit
HUNTINGTON — A federal judge has dismissed a case filed by a retired Wayne County Board of Education employee who had said he was wrongfully accused of obstructing an investigation into and taking party in a criminal conspiracy regarding theft of board property.
ABA's Law Day Outstanding Activity Award
ABA's Law Day Outstanding Activity Award.
County officials preparing for May 10 primary election
West Virginia's 2020 election turnout rate was the second-highest in state history. An independent study from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology placed voters’ confidence in West Virginia's election results in the top 10 nationwide.
Man says he was injured by driver overserved at Quaker Steak and Lube
CHARLESTON – A Lincoln County man says he was injured in a vehicle accident because Quaker Steak and Lube overserved a patron.
AG's office renews partnership with FCC on robocall investigations
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has announced a renewed robocall investigation partnership with the Federal Communications Commission.
W.Va. State Bar Women in the Profession Committee Wins 2021 ABA Outstanding Law Day Activity Award
W.Va. State Bar Women in the Profession Committee Wins 2021 ABA Outstanding Law Day Activity Award.
Nickerson withdraws from seat on new intermediate court
CHARLESTON — Don Nickerson, one of three men recently appointed to serve as a judge on the state’s new intermediate appellate court, has decided to withdraw from the position.
Woman says she was injured in slip-and-fall at Walmart
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman says she suffered injuries when she fell at Walmart at the start of the pandemic.
Attorney General Morrisey Calls on US Attorney General to Increase Fentanyl Prosecutions and Penalties
Attorney General Morrisey Calls on US Attorney General to Increase Fentanyl Prosecutions and Penalties.
UPDATE: Plaintiff voluntarily dismisses Toyota sexual harassment lawsuit
WINFIELD – A Putnam County woman says she was sexually harassed at and forced to resign from his job at Toyota Motor Manufacturing.
Attorney General Morrisey Reminds Consumers to Research Tax Prep Services
Attorney General Morrisey Reminds Consumers to Research Tax Prep Services.