News from September 2022
Attorney General Morrisey Announces Artwork of Central and Southeastern W.Va. ‘Kids Kick Opioids’ Regional Winners on Display at Capitol
Attorney General Morrisey Announces Artwork of Central and Southeastern W.Va. ‘Kids Kick Opioids’ Regional Winners on Display at Capitol.
Excessive force used by Dunbar officers led to man's death, father says
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County man says excessive force by two Dunbar police officers, including being power slammed to the pavement, caused his son’s death this summer.
Unlawful Practice of Law Committee Meeting on September 30, 2022
Unlawful Practice of Law Committee Meeting on September 30, 2022.
Morrisey leads U.S. Supreme Court brief supporting stronger religious freedom at work
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is co-leading an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court supporting a broader right to religious accommodations in the workplace.
Board recommends suspension, fine for judge who used influence in traffic stop
CHARLESTON – The state Judicial Hearing Board has recommended an unpaid suspension and fine for a circuit judge who tried to use his position as a judge following a traffic stop.
WV attorneys 'Get the Scoop on Mission WV' at Capstone Event
The WV State Bar Board of Governors (BOG) and Young Lawyers Section (YLS) will host “Get the Scoop on Mission WV” with special guests from the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals at Capitol Market in Charleston on Thursday, Sept. 29 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Circuit Judge Phillip D. Gaujot Announces Retirement
Circuit Judge Phillip D. Gaujot Announces Retirement.
Couple says child was injured by correctional officer
CHARLESTON — A couple is suing the West Virginia Division of Corrections & Rehabilitation alleging their child was injured by a correctional officer.
Judge allows more infants to be added to case involving children born addicted to opioids
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha Circuit judge has issued an order allowing more infants to be added to the docket in a case involving children born addicted to opioids.
Federal judge gives Morgantown a deadline to answer firefighter retaliation lawsuit
MORGANTOWN – Two lawsuits accusing the City of Morgantown of retaliation against its firefighters and police officers have been removed to federal court.
2022 Regional Meeting - Shepherdstown- Bavarian Inn on September 29, 2022
2022 Regional Meeting - Shepherdstown- Bavarian Inn on September 29, 2022.
Nurse sues Thomas Health System for injuries
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing Thomas Health System claiming she was injured when she slipped and fell due to a wet floor.
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Mother sues Nitro for child's injuries from city bike park accident
CHARLESTON — A parent is suing the city of Nitro for her minor child's injuries from a bike accident.
Woman says she was injured by State Police during son's arrest
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing the West Virginia Department of Homeland Security and the West Virginia State Police claiming she was injured by a trooper when he came to arrest her son.
Huntington sues sober living operator for refusal to allow inspections
HUNTINGTON — The City of Huntington is suing the operator of more than a dozen sober living homes in the city, claiming the operator failed to allow the city to inspect the homes.
West Virginia Office Secures Complete Defense Verdict in Legal Malpractice Matter
West Virginia Office Secures Complete Defense Verdict in Legal Malpractice Matter.
State Christian education group files amicus brief supporting Hope Scholarship Act
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Christian Education Association has filed a friend-of-the-court brief supporting the state’s appeal of an injunction that kept the Hope Scholarship Act from going into effect.
Woman sues physician for family member's death
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing a Kanawha County physician alleging he is responsible for the death of her family member.
Morrisey hails permanent injunction against Head Start vaccine mandates
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is praising a decision by a Louisiana federal judge saying President Biden's administration cannot impose a COVID-19 vaccine mandate on teachers in the Head Start early education program.