News from 2023
Putnam County couple sues companies for defective motorhome
CHARLESTON — A Putnam County couple is suing Thor Motor Coach for violations of the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act.
Julie Su is the right choice for West Virginia’s businesses and workers
Julie Su is the right choice for Secretary of Labor because she understands the importance of both business and labor, and that is why she has the support of everyone from the United Mine Workers to more than 250 business leaders.
State leaders critical of EPA proposal that could hurt power plants using fossil fuels
CHARLESTON – West Virginia leaders were quick to criticize proposed new carbon dioxide emission limits for power plants operated with fossil fuels.
AG’s office joins 18-state coalition urging Ohio Supreme Court to uphold abortion laws
COLUMBUS, Ohio — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and 17 other state AGs have filed an amicus brief in Preterm Cleveland v. Ohio in the Supreme Court of Ohio, urging the court to reject the challenge to Ohio’s Heartbeat Act and uphold the will of the people.
Parents file suit seeking to make W.Va. allow religious exemptions for vaccines
WHEELING – A group of parents have filed a lawsuit seeking to make West Virginia permit religious exemptions for vaccines to attend school.
Logan woman files first lawsuit accusing State Trooper of rape
CHARLESTON – The first of multiple alleged sexual assault victims of a West Virginia State Trooper has filed a lawsuit accusing him of rape.
Recent ICA decisions critical of Kanawha family court judge's behavior in court
CHARLESTON – The state Intermediate Court of Appeals has issued four recent memorandum decisions critical of a Kanawha Family Court judge, at least condemning her twice for her behavior in court.
Jackson Kelly announces Gretchen Callas receives 2023 Benchmark Litigation Award
Gretchen M. Callas was honored with the Impact Case Award from Benchmark Litigation at the Annual Awards Gala in New York City.
Residential property owner denies allegations in negligence complaint
CHARLESTON — LPM Real Estate denies the allegations against it in a lawsuit filed by a man who was injured on its property.
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.