News from October 2022
Morrisey's office files lawsuit against unlicensed contractor who bilked consumers
WINFIELD — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office has sued an unlicensed contractor who performed home improvement projects for consumers in Kanawha and Putnam counties as well as other areas.
Jackson Kelly PLLC Announces Three New Attorneys Added to the Firm
Jackson Kelly PLLC Announces Three New Attorneys Added to the Firm.
Morrisey files suit against disc jockey/wedding planner for not providing services
NEW CUMBERLAND — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office has filed a lawsuit against a disc jockey and wedding planner who allegedly failed to provide advertised services to numerous clients.
Man sues Gateway Mortgage for breach of contract
CHARLESTON — A man says Gateway Mortgage provided him the wrong information about his payoff amount, causing him significant harm and financial loss.
Former student says ex-Logan High band director sexually assaulted her
CHARLESTON – A Raleigh County woman says her former Logan High School band director sexually assaulted her when she was a student.
2022 Regional Meeting - Chapmanville- Giovanni's on October 7, 2022
2022 Regional Meeting - Chapmanville- Giovanni's on October 7, 2022.
U.S. Supreme Court refuses to hear Blankenship's conviction appeal
WASHINGTON – The United State Supreme Court has said it won’t review the conviction of former Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship.
Man accuses Lowe's of wrongful termination based on disability
CHARLESTON — A man is suing Lowe's Home Centers claiming he was wrongfully terminated based on his disability.
Man accuses DOT of retaliation, discrimination
CHARLESTON — A man is suing the West Virginia Department of Transportation claiming he experienced discrimination and retaliation from the agency.
WVCALA kicks off Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Citizens Against Lawsuit has announced Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week.
AARP discusses elder fraud with United States Attorneys Thompson and Ihlenfeld
AARP discusses elder fraud with United States Attorneys Thompson and Ihlenfeld.
Man sues CSX over cancer diagnosis
HUNTINGTON — A man is suing CSX Transportation claiming the railway company is responsible for his cancer diagnosis.
AG's office warns consumers of charity/disaster scams in wake of Hurricane Ian
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office is warning consumers to be on guard against impostors calling to solicit monetary donations to aid those affected by Hurricane Ian in Florida.
W.Va. SOS leading effort to require states to maintain voter records digitally
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner is part of a national effort to preserve election results. Warner and Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose are calling for states to pass legislation requiring the maintenance of digital, publicly accessible voter records.
Former employee sues Gestamp for alleged age discrimination
CHARLESTON — A Logan County man and former employee says Gestamp West Virginia for permanently terminating his employment based on his age.
Morgantown denies it harmed or retaliated against city firefighters
CLARKSBURG – The City of Morgantown says it has not taken any unlawful, harmful or adverse action against 48 firefighters who filed a lawsuit accusing the city of retaliation.
Attorney General Morrisey Leads SCOTUS Brief in Support of Stronger Protections for Americans’ Religious Freedom
Attorney General Morrisey Leads SCOTUS Brief in Support of Stronger Protections for Americans’ Religious Freedom.