News from 2022
Morrisey announces formation of national anti-robocall litigation task force
CHARLESTON — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey says West Virginia has joined a nationwide Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force of 50 attorneys general to investigate and take legal action against the telecommunications companies responsible for letting a majority of foreign robocalls into the United States.
Woman alleges her brother died after getting fentanyl while in jail
CHARLESTON – The estate of a man says he died after being able to obtain fentanyl while incarcerated at the Western Regional Jail.
The West Virginia State Bar welcomed the Estonian Rule of Law Delegation to our office
The West Virginia State Bar welcomed the Estonian Rule of Law Delegation to our office.
Couple sues Mexican restaurant for work injuries
MOUNDSVILLE — A Wood County man and his wife are suing Acapulco Mexican Restaurant for injuries sustained while he was working.
Cities, counties reach $400 million settlement with 'Big Three' opioid distributors
CHARLESTON – Dozens of West Virginia cities and counties will share a “record-setting” $400 million settlement with the nation’s three largest opioid distributors.
Congratulations to BG partner Jonathan Marshall for being elected President-Elect of the Council of Presidents
Congratulations to BG partner Jonathan Marshall for being elected President-Elect of the Council of Presidents.
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.