News from May 2023
Because he declined an examiner, disabled judge can't get disciplinary hearing near Eastern Panhandle home
CHARLESTON – The state Judicial Hearing Board won’t conduct a disciplinary hearing for a disabled family court judge near his home in the Eastern Panhandle because he objected to the use of a hearing examiner in place of the full board.
Ohio County Commission, sheriff's deputies settle pay issues
WHEELING – The Ohio County Commission and county sheriff’s deputies have reached an agreement in three pay lawsuits.
Attorney's Office, Southern District of West Virginia announces U.S Attorney Will Thompson Invites Survivors and Loved Ones to Crime Victims Assistance Awards Ceremony on May 9, 2023
United States Attorney Will Thompson is inviting survivors and their loved ones to the 2023 Crime Victims Assistance Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at 10 a.m. at the West Virginia State Capitol.
Putting 'West Virginia First': Agreement will help all state residents
We must prevent another generation from falling prey to senseless death. The West Virginia First Foundation will be a major step forward on the path to recovery.
Morrisey says cities, counties should see opioid money soon
CHARLESTON – Attorney General Patrick Morrisey says West Virginia cities and counties could begin seeing money from the state’s opioid settlements in a matter of months.
Bank gets injunction to stop Justice's son from discussing debt cases
MARTINSVILLE, Virginia – A Virginia judge has issued an injunction against Gov. Jim Justice’s son to stop him from talking about a court case involving his family’s businesses and a Virginia-based bank.
W.Va. consumers will split $729K in money from national TurboTax settlement
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's has announced that consumers who were tricked by TurboTax’s owner Intuit into paying for free tax services will begin receiving checks from a $728,699.97 settlement as part of a nationwide $141 million multistate settlement announced last May.
Woman sues Mossimo Motor Sports for defective vehicle
WINFIELD — A woman is suing Massimo Motor Sports for a vehicle she claims was defective.
Man sues East Bank couple for injuries
CHARLESTON — A man is suing an East Bank couple for injuries he sustained while working on their property.
Federal judge sends Morgantown firefighter, police retaliation cases back to state court
CLARKSBURG – A federal judge has remanded two lawsuits originally filed by Morgantown police officers and firefighters accusing the city of retaliation back to state court.
Circuit judge suspended six months, censured, fined for conduct following traffic stop
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has ordered a circuit judge be suspended without pay for six months, censured and fined who was accused of using his position as a judge following a traffic stop.
AG’s office reaches $68 million opioid settlement with Kroger
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has announced a $68 million settlement has been reached with Kroger, marking the end of all current opioid litigation involving the state.
Judge sides with Humphreys in fee dispute regarding Monsanto litigation
WINFIELD – A circuit judge has sided with James F. Humphreys & Associates in a dispute over attorney fees stemming from Monsanto litigation that began nearly 20 years ago.
Nelson Mullins announces Two West Virginia Attorneys Named ‘Super Lawyers’
Office Managing Partner Marc Williams and partner Robert Massie have been chosen for the 2023 West Virginia 'Super Lawyers' list.
Stuart announces bid to be state's next Attorney General
CHARLESTON – State Senator and former U.S. Attorney Mike Stuart has announced his candidacy for West Virginia Attorney General.
Defendants appeal after federal judge certifies class without a hearing
RICHMOND, Virginia – In a rare move, a federal judge has certified an oil and gas royalties case as a class action without conducting a hearing about it.
Morrisey pleased U.S. Supreme Court agrees to hear Chevron Deference case
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is pleased the U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to revisit a case focusing on the legal doctrine known as Chevron Deference.
Dinsmore & Shohl announces 21 Dinsmore Attorneys Named To Super Lawyers, Rising Star Lists in West Virginia
Twenty-one Dinsmore & Shohl attorneys have been named to the West Virginia Super Lawyers and Rising Star lists for 2023.
Former TGI Fridays bartender accuses company of pregnancy, sexual, racial discrimination
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman accuses TGI Fridays of pregnancy, sexual and racial discrimination.
AG's office warns consumers of Medicare scam
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office is warning consumers to be cautious of Medicare scams that seek to steal personal and sensitive information.