News from October 2023
West Virginia part of national data breach settlement
CHARLESTON — West Virginia and 32 other state have reached a settlement with healthcare clearinghouse Inmediata for a coding issue that exposed the protected health information of approximately 1.5 million consumers for nearly three years.
West Virginia named 1 of 7 hydrogen hub locations nationwide
CHARLESTON — West Virginia has been chosen as one of seven regional hydrogen hubs across the United States, which will bring new technology and jobs to the state.
Group of AGs want U.S. Supreme Court to review horse racing case
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a coalition of states and private parties in asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review a case involving the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act.
Morrisey, other AGs take issue with proposal shifting to electric-dominant vehicles
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is leading a coalition of 26 states in a letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration about its proposed rule that he says would effectively mandate automakers to shift to electric-dominant vehicles.
Attorney General Morrisey Asks Judge to Dismiss Lawsuit Seeking to Remove Trump from West Virginia Ballots
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey on Thursday filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit lodged in the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia, which seeks to keep former President Donald J. Trump off the ballot for the West Virginia Presidential Primary and General Elections.
Family says issues with home they purchased were hidden from them
CHARLESTON – A family says the home inspectors, a real estate company and previous owners failed to disclose significant issues with a Dunbar home.
Woman says she was victim of discrimination, wrongful termination by medical clinic
CHARLESTON – A former employee says she was discriminated against and wrongfully terminated by a McDowell County medical clinic.
Kanawha County man alleges solar power system was defective
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County man is suing Sunlight Financial alleging a solar power system he purchased was defective.
Oglebay making "false, misleading" statements about deer hunt, plaintiffs claim
WHEELING – A recent filing by the defendants in a lawsuit attempting to stop a scheduled deer hunt at Wheeling’s Oglebay Park was an attempt to “muddy the waters” with “numerous false and misleading statements,” according to the plaintiffs.
Man says used Jeep he purchased was defective
CHARLESTON — A man is suing Moses Chevrolet for a faulty vehicle he purchased.
Supreme Court to Hold Argument Docket in Putnam County
The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia will hear an argument docket at the Buffalo High School auditorium on Tuesday, October 17, as part of the court’s Legal Advancement for West Virginia Students (LAWS) civics education program.
Federal judge dismisses plaintiff's fraud claim in royalty case
WHEELING – A federal judge has granted a defendant’s motion for partial summary judgment on a fraud claim in an oil and gas royalties case.
Morrisey asks U.S. Supreme Court for emergency stay of EPA ‘Good Neighbor Plan’ rule
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and two other AGs have filed an application at the U.S. Supreme Court seeking a stay of the administrative action related to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s ‘Good Neighbor Plan’ for the 2015 Ozone Ambient Air Quality.
Estate blames CAMC, doctors for woman's death during surgery
CHARLESTON – The estate of a Kanawha County woman blames negligence by CAMC and two doctors for her death.
Couple says they weren't allowed to return mattress, want money back
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County couple says they were denied the ability to return a mattress and want their money back.
Morrisey not pleased with opioid attorney fees, but group says AG fought 'too little, too late'
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey isn’t happy with the amount of money attorneys who worked on the state opioid cases will be receiving.
Couple sues Felman Production for workplace injuries
HUNTINGTON — An Ohio couple is suing Felman Production for a work injury.
Woman says Atkins and Sons Contracting breached its contract with her
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing Atkins and Sons Contracting alleging breach of contract.
Judge Salango to Sit on Supreme Court for One Case
Thirteenth Judicial Circuit (Kanawha County) Judge Tera Salango will sit on the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia to hear one case, Tuesday, October 10. Chief Justice Beth Walker appointed Judge Salango to sit in for Justice Haley Bunn, who is recused.
Steptoe & Johnson Achieves Mansfield Rule Certification for the Second Year Running
Steptoe & Johnson PLLC is pleased to announce that the firm has achieved Mansfield Rule 6.0 Certification from Diversity Lab in their effort to increase diversity in law firm leadership.