News from May 2023
Plastic surgeon wants Medicaid fraud claims dismissed
CHARLESTON — Bali Plastic Surgery is asking Kanawha Circuit Judge Carrie Webster to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources alleging Medicaid fraud.
Man sues convenience store for injuries in parking lot
HUNTINGTON — A man is suing Pilot Travel Centers for injuries he sustained while lawfully on the property.
Board recommends reprimand for Eastern Panhandle family court judge
CHARLESTON – The state Judicial Hearing Board recommends an Eastern Panhandle family court judge be reprimanded for violations of two rules of the Code of Judicial Conduct.
Group of AGs filing brief over Florida school district 'trampling' parental rights
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a coalition of 21 state attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in support of two Florida parents who were stripped of their fundamental and longstanding right to direct the upbringing and care of their child when officials at Leon County Schools secretly held meetings with their child about gender identity.
Man sues Putnam County Commission for injuries
WINDFIELD — A man is suing the Putnam County Commission claiming it is responsible for an accident that caused him injuries.
Former inmate sues WVDOC for injuries
CHARLESTON — A man is suing the West Virginia Division of Corrections claiming he was injured by a correctional officer who used excessive force.
Mother says jail, medical staff didn't do enough to prevent son's suicide
CHARLESTON – The mother of an inmate who committed suicide says jail and medical personnel failed to properly take care of his mental health issues
Woman says she was sexually harassed by Tudor's Biscuit World co-worker
CHARLESTON – A Cabin Creek woman says she was a victim of “severe and pervasive” sexual harassment by a Tudor’s Biscuit World co-worker.
Morrisey joins multistate brief against Biden Administration over migrant mass release
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined 22 other attorneys general in an amicus brief, urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit to deny the Biden administration’s bid to stay a preliminary injunction against the parole of illegal migrants into the United States.
Bailey Glasser LLP announces Congratulations to our 2023 LCLD Pathfinder – Panida Anderson
As we continue to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month, we would like to celebrate one of our very own attorneys and a member of the AAPI community, Panida Anderson, on being named a 2023 Legal Council for Legal Diversity (LCLD) Pathfinder!
Driver says United Dairy told him to drive overweight truck on route
CHARLESTON — A truck driver is suing United Dairy for negligence and outrageous conduct after he was told several times to drive an overweight truck on his route.
Morrisey leads letter asking Congress to vote on pistol brace rule resolution
The AG also recently joined a coalition against Mexico's "attack on American gun companies"
Former inmate sues DOC for wrongfully calculating his sentence
CHARLESTON — A former inmate is suing the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation alleging his sentence was wrongfully calculated.
Wheeling man sues Appalachian Power Company for trespassing
CHARLESTON — A man is suing Appalachian Power Company for trespassing and property damage.
Morrisey praises U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Clean Waters Act case
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Supreme Court has dammed the ability of the Environmental Protection Agency to regulate wetlands under the Clean Water Act.
Federal judge lifts stay in fatal Dunbar police brutality lawsuit
CHARLESTON – A federal judge has lifted a stay in a fatal police brutality civil case involving the City of Dunbar and two of its officers.
State joins federal robocall lawsuit
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has joined almost every other state AG in a lawsuit against a company accused of making millions of robocalls.
Former employee says CAMC made him choose between COVID vaccine and his job
CHARLESTON – A Hurricane man has sued Charleston Area Medical Center for forcing him to choose between the COVID-19 vaccine and his job.
Law firm sues former clients for breach of contract
CHARLESTON — Lewis Gianola PLLC is suing a couple for breach of contract.
Woman accuses state government of wrongful termination
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing the state government alleging she was wrongfully terminated after reporting wrongdoing at a military academy.