News from 2022

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We're no longer a Judicial Hellhole, but there's still more to do

By Greg Thomas |
CHARLESTON – For decades, personal injury lawyers and their handpicked members of the West Virginia Judiciary had a stranglehold on the legal system in our state. But times have changed.
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Two political analysts share thoughts on 2024 W.Va. gubernatorial, U.S. Senate races

By Chris Dickerson |
CHARLESTON – A longtime Republican political analyst says the next West Virginia gubernatorial election is Patrick Morrisey’s for the taking. Another thinks he'll run for Attorney General again.
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Declaring Friday, Dec. 23, 2022, and Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, as half-day state holidays for public employees

By Press release submission |
I am declaring Friday, Dec. 23, 2022, and Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, as half-day state holidays for public employees.
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AG's office warns residents about grandparent phone call scam

By Chris Dickerson |
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office is urging residents to be wary of calls especially during the holiday season claiming grandchildren need help.
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Woman says she is a victim of company's 'good ol' boy' system

By Chris Dickerson |
HUNTINGTON – An Ohio woman says she has been the victim of a “good ol’ boy” system at C.J. Hughes Construction Co. that created a hostile work environment and favors men over women, calling it “blatant disparate treatment.”
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Attorney General Morrisey Leads Brief Asking US Supreme Court to Review CFPB Case

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West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is leading a coalition of 16 states in asking the U.S. Supreme to grant a petition concerning the constitutionality of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
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Man says he was fired by Walmart because of his disabilities

By Chris Dickerson |
CHARLESTON – A former Walmart employee says he was wrongfully discharged because of disability.
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Woman says she was sexually harassed then fired

By Chris Dickerson |
CHARLESTON – A Putnam County woman says she was the victim of sexual harassment and retaliatory discharge by a former employer.
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Judge denies Parkersburg's attempt to stay firefighter holiday pay ruling

By Chris Dickerson |
PARKERSBURG – A circuit judge has denied the City of Parkersburg’s motion to stay an order in a lawsuit regarding holiday pay for firefighters.
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Newspaper delivery person sues couple that threatened him

By Kyla Asbury |
CHARLESTON —A newspaper delivery person has filed a lawsuit against the couple who accused him of selling drugs and threatened him with a loaded firearm.
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75th anniversary of the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program

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This holiday season marks the 75th anniversary of the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program.
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Law firm says companies owned by Justice owe more than $8.5 million

By Chris Dickerson |
CHARLESTON – A Charleston law firm seeks an order confirming a modified final award of arbitration of more than $8.5 million against three companies owned by Gov. Jim Justice.
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Man, company sue accountants for professional malpractice

By Kyla Asbury |
CHARLESTON — Prayworks is suing several accountants and their firms for failing in their duty of care.
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Morrisey, other AGs want U.S. Supreme Court to review CFPB case

By Chris Dickerson |
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is leading a coalition of 16 states in asking the U.S. Supreme to grant a petition concerning the constitutionality of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
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Former inmate sues WVDOC for injuries

By Kyla Asbury |
CHARLESTON — A man who was incarcerated at Southern Regional Jail is suing several correctional officers alleging he was beaten and tortured.
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Attorney General Morrisey Warns Veterans of PACT Act Scams

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West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is urging veterans to be on the lookout for potential scams targeting those who are eligible for benefits under the Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act.
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Inmate sues WVDOC for injuries

By Kyla Asbury |
CHARLESTON — An inmate is suing the West Virginis Division of Correction and Rehabilitation alleging officers used excessive force on him and caused him injuries.
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AG's office warns veterans of PACT Act scams

By Chris Dickerson |
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office is urging veterans to be on the lookout for potential scams targeting those who are eligible for benefits under the Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act.
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Youth cheerleading team accuses hotel manager of racial discrimination

By Chris Dickerson |
CHARLESTON – The parents of a youth football cheerleader says the girl and her teammates were the victims of racial discrimination by a South Charleston hotel.
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Resigning Kanawha County magistrate admonished for berating police officers

By Chris Dickerson |
CHARLESTON – Kanawha County Magistrate Ward Harshbarger III, who already has announced his resignation, has been publicly admonished by the state Judicial Investigation Commission for harassing police officers in court.

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