News from September 2022
Man blames two Charleston officers for injuries following use of excessive force
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County man says he was slammed to the ground and repeatedly kicked by two Charleston police officers.
Attorney General Morrisey Urges Visa, Mastercard and American Express to Reconsider Plans to Categorize Gun Shop Sales
Attorney General Morrisey Urges Visa, Mastercard and American Express to Reconsider Plans to Categorize Gun Shop Sales.
Morrisey, other AGs question legality of new credit card category for gun sales
CHARLESTON — Following his letters urging three major credit card companies to reconsider their bid to apply a new merchant code to distinguish firearms purchases at gun shops, West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a coalition raising concerns over the legality of the proposed action.
Morrisey asks DEA for more info on nitazenes, which are 10 times stronger than fentanyl
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has written a letter to the administrator of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration asking for more information on nitazenes, which are increasingly linked to deadly overdoses.
Lawsuit claims Copper Fit gloves are defective after sawing accident
CLARKSBURG — A Harrison County couple is suing Ideavillage Products Corp. claiming they are responsible for negligently manufacturing gloves.
Woman sues nursing home defendants for family member's injuries, death
HUNTINGTON — A woman is suing several nursing home-related entities for injuries her family member sustained during his residency and his eventual death.
Bailey Glasser celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month
Bailey Glasser celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month.
Morrisey announces settlements with Walmart, CVS totaling $147 million
CHARLESTON — The state Mass Litigation Panel case against pharmacies that distributed opioids has been continued until June 2023.
Man sues physician for colon injury from procedure
HUNTINGTON —A Cabell County man is suing a physician he claims caused him injury during a procedure.
Couple sues Cabell Huntington Hospital for tripping hazard that caused injuries
HUNTINGTON — A Lincoln County couple is suing Cabell Huntington Hospital claiming negligence that caused an injury.
Man sues Milton Police Department for false statement by officer
HUNTINGTON — A man is suing the Milton Police Department and a police officer claiming he was wrongly arrested after calling the police during a dispute.
Matthew (Matt) Miller. Matt is an Associate at Jackson Kelly PLLC
Matthew (Matt) Miller. Matt is an Associate at Jackson Kelly PLLC.
Morrisey joins all AGs in asking FCC for more robocall protections
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and 50 other AGs are asking the Federal Communications Commission to require the telephone providers that route calls across the U.S. telephone network to implement more rigorous measures to prevent illegal and fraudulent robocalls from bombarding Americans.
Attorney Spotlight looks at Gretchen Callas
Attorney Spotlight looks at Gretchen Callas.
Capitalizing on a (properly implemented) bipartisan infrastructure law
WASHINGTON – Last fall, Congress passed the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act that made record investments to address, upgrade, and expand our nation’s core infrastructure.
W.Va. officials want credit card companies to reconsider plan to categorize gun shop sales
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is urging Visa, Mastercard and American Express to reconsider their decision to apply a new merchant code to distinguish firearms purchases from other general merchandise sales. West Virginia Treasurer Riley Moore also has been critical of the plan.
Former Lineage Health Solutions COO sues for breach of contract
HUNTINGTON — The former chief operating officer of Lineage Health Solutions is suing it and Ohio Valley Physicians for breach of contract.
Attorney General Morrisey Files Opening Brief in Appeal to the State Supreme Court on Hope Scholarship Act
Attorney General Morrisey Files Opening Brief in Appeal to the State Supreme Court on Hope Scholarship Act.
Morrisey, other AGs urge Biden to classify fentanyl as Weapon of Mass Destruction
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a multistate bipartisan effort urging President Biden to classify fentanyl as a Weapon of Mass Destruction.
Man says he was harassed, fired after making discrimination complaint
HUNTINGTON – A Cabell County man says he was the victim of retaliation and wrongful termination after he filed a racial discrimination complaint at work.